NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Performance Skills
- Ref:
- 603/2960/9
- Sector:
- Arts, Media and Publishing
- Features:
- V Cert
- Level
- Level 1/2
- Minimum entry age
- Pre-16
- GLH
- 120
- TQT
- 157
This qualification is now approved in the 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Key Stage 4 Performance Tables and is now available for registrations.
This qualification is suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above.
This qualification is designed for learners who want an introduction to performance that includes a vocational and project-based element. The qualification will appeal to learners who wish to pursue a career in the performance sector or progress onto further study.
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Qualification Specification
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Factsheet
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Steps to Booking Controlled Assessments - Guidance for Centres
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Grading Calculator
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Purpose Statement
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Qualification mapping
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DfE Performance Tables Quick Guide
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Shaping future qualifications
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V Certs Models explained
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V Cert Centre Support Guide
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V Certs Labour Market Intelligence Report
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Tips for Teachers careers guidance
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Fully Funded Courses List
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Blended Learning Resources
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Career Card Performance skills
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Technical Award External Assessment Results - Spring 2019
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Customer Support Guide
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Department for Education Performance Tables - Quick Guide
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External Assessment Timetable
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Synoptic Project 19/20
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Regulations for the Conduct of Synoptic Project
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Internal Synoptic Project Delivery Guidance for Centres
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Grading Calculator
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Sample Mark Scheme
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External Assessment Sample Paper
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Sample Internal Synoptic Project Brief
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Sample Synoptic Project Brief
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Grading Structure
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Chief Examiner Report - Spring 2019
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Mark Scheme - Spring 2019
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Sample Paper - Spring 2019
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Synoptic Project - Assessor Feedback to Learner
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Synoptic Project - Declaration of Authenticity
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Synoptic Project - Learner Log
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Synoptic Project - Record of Learner Observation
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Mark Scheme - Autumn 2019
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Chief Examiner Report - Autumn 2019
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External Assessment Past Paper - November 2019
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Chief Examiner Report Spring 2020
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Mark Scheme - Spring 2020
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Past Paper - Spring 2020
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Mandatory units
- Working in the Performance Industry (A/616/8958)
- Planning and Performing (F/616/8959)