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.
Who is this qualification suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above.
About this qualification
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
Please see the External Assessment Timetable
for a breakdown of the assessment dates for this qualification.
The Synoptic Project brief for 2020/21 will be available to download directly from the Portal from 14 December 2020, following a Centre making a booking. For guidance on making a booking and accessing the controlled assessment, you will need to follow steps in the portal guide. These assessments must be completed, and grades submitted in the portal no later than 30 April 2021 following the published Regulations for the Conduct of Synoptic Project. If a re-submission is required this must be submitted no later than 30 June 2021. These dates are an extension to our standard assessment window and are an adaptation to help support Centres due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. For further NCFE adaptation information please see our website.
Useful Links
Regulations for the Conduct of External Assessment
Qualification Specific Instructions for Delivery (QSID)
Qualification Specification
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Factsheet
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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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Customer Support Guide
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Department for Education Performance Tables - Quick Guide
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Using UMS to Calculate Qualification Grades (v2)
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Technical Award External Assessment Results - Spring 2019
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External Assessment Past Paper - Autumn 2020
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Mark Scheme - Autumn 2020
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Chief Examiner Report - Autumn 2020
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External Assessment Past Paper - Spring 2020
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Mark Scheme - Spring 2020
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Chief Examiner Report Spring 2020
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External Assessment Past Paper - Spring 2019
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Chief Examiner Report - Spring 2019
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Mark Scheme - Spring 2019
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External Assessment Past Paper - Autumn 2019
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Mark Scheme - Autumn 2019
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Chief Examiner Report - Autumn 2019
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Internal Synoptic Project Delivery Guidance for Centres
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Sample Mark Scheme
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Regulations for the Conduct of Synoptic Project
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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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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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Synoptic Project December 2019
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Grading Structure
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Grading Calculator
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Mandatory units
- Working in the Performance Industry (A/616/8958)
- Planning and Performing (F/616/8959)
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FREE NCFE RESOURCES - Performance Skills Teaching and Learning Delivery Packs Unit 2
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Employability and Careers Pack (10 * 2 hr sessions)
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Set date and time assessments from February onwards are cancelled. Alternative assessment methods will be accepted to replace the external assessment, for further information please see the adaptation addendum document below.
Where they can be delivered in line with public health guidelines, controlled and synoptic components will continue to proceed. Adaptations to the content, controls and timescales have already been confirmed. All relevant qualification content must still be delivered, and assessment criteria met.
Further guidance for this qualification can be found below.
AT 60329609 L12 Performance Skills V8
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