Free BTEC Level 2 Performing Arts Industry Skills Course in Birmingham
CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free BTEC Level 2 Performing Arts Industry Skills Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Queen Alexandra College, full-time during the day. This course is designed for students with disabilities and learning difficulties who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. Funding approval from your Local Authority is required before you start. You can also apply directly to the college for an initial assessment. The course runs for 12 months and sits within a wider study programme that includes therapies and specialist support. You'll build knowledge of how the performing and production arts industry works.
Who this course is for
Suitable for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties
Entry requirements
High Needs Students with EHC Plan and referral through Local Authority OR apply directly to College to apply for initial assessment. This will form part of a wider study programme which will include therapies and specialist support for LLDD
What you will learn
You'll explore how the performing and production arts industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll develop practical skills relevant to performance and production settings.
You'll learn about different roles within the arts and creative industries.
You'll build communication and teamwork skills through arts-based activities.
You'll gain an understanding of how productions are planned and delivered.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Queen Alexandra College, supported by specialist staff and therapies as part of your wider study programme. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Certificate is portfolio-based, drawing on work you produce throughout the course. There are no written exams. Your progress is assessed through assignments and practical tasks completed during your studies.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Queen Alexandra College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Stage crew assistant: supporting set-up and running of live productions
Production assistant: helping coordinate arts events and performances
Arts workshop facilitator: supporting creative sessions in community settings
Theatre technician assistant: working backstage on lighting, sound, or props
Performer: taking part in community or supported arts productions
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC in Performing Arts: a natural next step if you want to go deeper into performance or production skills.
Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications in Creative Media or Music Technology: if you discover a specific interest in production or technical roles.
Supported internship programmes: some learners move into workplace experience in arts or community settings after completing this course.
