Free BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Sevenoaks. Classes run at Wrotham School, full-time over two years during daytime hours. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec music qualification covers ensemble performance, music theory, and professional practice in the music industry. You choose one additional unit from composing, session styles, solo performance, or further performance study. The course is equivalent in size to one A Level and is designed to sit alongside other Level 3 qualifications. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or maths, to apply.
Who this course is for
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music Performance is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post-16 students wanting to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the music sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A level and aims to provide a coherent introduction to study of the music sector. It is designed to be taken alongside other level 3 qualifications.
Entry requirements
No prior study of the sector is needed, but learners should have a range of achievement at level 2, in GCSEs (5 GCSEs at a grade 4 or higher), or equivalent qualifications.
What you will learn
You'll develop ensemble music performance skills, working with other musicians in a group setting.
You'll study professional practice in the music industry, covering how the sector works.
You'll build practical music theory and harmony knowledge to support your performance work.
You'll choose a specialist unit in composing, session styles, solo performance, or music performance.
You'll gain a broad overview of the music sector with a focus on applied, practical learning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom-based lessons and practical performance work. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed units and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Three units are mandatory and one is chosen from a set of options. Work is assessed through portfolios, performances, and written tasks depending on the unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wrotham School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Music performer, working in live or session performance
Music producer, creating and recording tracks in a studio
Music teacher or tutor, teaching instruments or theory
Events and venue technician, supporting live music events
Artist manager or music promoter, working in the industry side of music
Community musician, running workshops and outreach projects
What you could study next
A Level Music, if you want to study music alongside this qualification or continue after it.
BA (Hons) Music or Music Performance degree, the natural next step after completing a Level 3 BTEC and A Levels.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Music, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into specialist music production or performance study.
Music Technology or Sound Engineering degree, for those drawn toward the technical side of the industry.
