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.
For information on the Regulations for Conduct of Synoptic Project please click Regulations for the Conduct of the Synoptic Brief
The Synoptic Project internal assessments will be available from 16th December until midnight on 22nd May 2020. To access this please follow the instructions and guidance for booking a controlled assessment on the portal to obtain the password that is required.
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.
Steps to Booking Controlled Assessments - Guidance for Centres
This document outlines the steps centres need to take to book learners onto their controlled assessments.
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
Department for Education Performance Tables - Quick Guide
Synoptic Project 19/20
This is the internal controlled assessment for 2019/2020. To access this you need to obtain the password from booking your learners on the portal following the ‘Steps to booking controlled assessment guidance for centres’ document available on the qualification page.
Regulations for the Conduct of Synoptic Project - October 2019
This document provides instructions on the correct administration of the Internally Assessed Synoptic Project element of the NCFE Combined L1/L2 Technical Awards where assessments and associated grading descriptors are provided by NCFE.
Internal Synoptic Project Delivery Guidance for Centres - November 2019
This guidance provides support and information on how to administer the Synoptic Project for all NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Awards where NCFE provide the assessment tasks and grading descriptors.
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.
Sample Synoptic Project Brief
This sample Synoptic Project Brief will help prepare learners for the internal assessment.
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.
Synoptic Project - Assessor Feedback to Learner
Synoptic Project - Declaration of Authenticity
Synoptic Project - Learner Log
Synoptic Project - Record of Learner Observation
Mandatory units
- Working in the Performance Industry (A/616/8958)
- Planning and Performing (F/616/8959)
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