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 approved in the 2020, 2021 & 2022 Key Stage 4 Performance Tables and is now available for registrations.
We have redeveloped the level 1 and 2 qualifications in this subject area into this combined Level 1/2 qualification for the 2020 performance tables to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of our centres as well as meeting the new DfE guidance. This new qualification has been renamed NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Performance Skills and is now available for first teaching in September 2018.
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.
To access the 2018/19 synoptic project live brief please email [email protected] confirming the qualification and your centre details. Please note this only applies to learners completing in summer 2019.
For information on the Regulations for Conduct of Synoptic Project please click Regulations for the Conduct of the Synoptic Brief
Qualification Specification
This document contains everything you need to know about this qualification and should be used by everyone involved in its planning, delivery and assessment.
Factsheet
This document provides an overview of the qualification.
Grading Calculator
Our grading calculator will support you in estimating your learners' overall result for this qualification. Enter your learners' current or predicted grades for the internal units and external assessments to estimate their overall result. Please note: this is for guidance only. The raw mark grade boundaries for the external assessments will be awarded by NCFE after each assessment window.
Purpose Statement
This document outlines the content of this qualification, who it’s designed for, and the opportunities it could lead to.
Qualification mapping
This document will help Teachers and learners map content between this qualification and the previous version of this qualification.
DfE Performance Tables Quick Guide
Shaping future qualifications
V Certs Models explained
V Cert Centre Support Guide
V Certs Labour Market Intelligence Report
Tips for Teachers careers guidance
Fully Funded Courses List
Blended Learning Resources
External Assessment Windows
This document provides a breakdown of the assessment dates/windows for this qualification as well as information about the assessments dates.
Career Card Performance skills
Technical Award External Assessment Results - Spring 2019
Spring 2019 - External Assessment Achievement Data
Customer Support Guide
Grading Calculator
Our grading calculator will support you in estimating your learners' overall result for this qualification. Enter your learners' current or predicted grades for the internal units and external assessments to estimate their overall result. Please note: this is for guidance only. The raw mark grade boundaries for the external assessments will be awarded by NCFE after each assessment window.
Sample Mark Scheme
This is the sample mark scheme for the sample external assessment.
External Assessment Sample Paper
This sample paper will help learners prepare for external assessment.
Sample Internal Synoptic Project Brief
This Synoptic Project Brief will help learners prepare for the internal assessment.
Synoptic Project
The synoptic project for 2019/2020 is due to be electronically released on 16 December 2019. Further instructions and guidance for Centres on this will be released shortly, please check back for updates nearer the release date.
Sample Synoptic Project Brief
This sample Synoptic Project Brief will help prepare learners for the internal assessment.
Internal Synoptic Project Delivery Guidance for Centres
Regulations for the Conduct of Synoptic Project
Grading Structure
Chief Examiner Report - Spring 2019
This document contains feedback from the Chief Examiner for the Spring 2019 external assessment
Mark Scheme - Spring 2019
This is the mark scheme for the Spring 2019 external assessment.
Sample Paper - Spring 2019
This sample paper will help learners prepare for external assessment.
Mandatory units
- Working in the Performance Industry (A/616/8958)
- Planning and Performing (F/616/8959)
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