Free BTEC Level 3 Performance Course in London. Classes run at Stationers' Crown Woods Academy, full-time during the day over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec performance qualification covers practical performance skills alongside the study of key practitioners and their work. You'll also choose optional units in areas such as acting, dance, or musical theatre. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English Language or Literature at grade 5 and Maths at grade 4.
Who this course is for
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performance provides students with practical skills and knowledge in the performing arts industry. It includes mandatory units focused on performance and the study of practitioners' work, along with optional units tailored to specific interests like acting, dance, or musical theatre.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at 5 or above
GCSE English Language or Literature 5
GCSE Mathematics 4
What you will learn
You'll develop practical performance skills across core performing arts disciplines.
You'll study the work of significant practitioners and analyse their influence on performance.
You'll explore acting techniques and apply them in rehearsal and performance contexts.
You'll build skills in at least one specialist area, such as dance or musical theatre.
You'll plan, rehearse, and present performances to an audience.
You'll evaluate your own work and the work of others critically.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based and practical, combining studio sessions, rehearsals, and written assignments. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed units and externally set tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll be assessed on your performance work, written analysis, and practical projects. There are no written exams in the traditional sense; your portfolio of work and live performances form the core of your assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stationers' Crown Woods Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor: performing in theatre, film, television, or live events.
Dancer: working in commercial, contemporary, or theatre dance.
Musical theatre performer: combining singing, acting, and dance professionally.
Drama facilitator: leading workshops in schools or community settings.
Stage manager: coordinating productions behind the scenes.
Performing arts technician: supporting lighting, sound, or set design.
Casting assistant: supporting the casting process for productions.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama: a degree for those wanting to develop performance practice at a higher level.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Performing Arts: a Level 4 qualification offering a more vocational route into the industry.
Conservatoire or drama school audition training: specialist preparation for competitive drama school entry.
Level 3 Diploma in Musical Theatre: if you want to specialise further before higher education.
