Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Poole. Classes run at Lytchett Minster School, full-time during the day over two years. This level 3 BTEC performing arts qualification is delivered as part of the school's Sixth Form programme. You'll develop practical and creative skills across performance, production, and the performing arts industry. The course suits learners who want a vocational route alongside or instead of A Levels. You'll need five GCSEs at grade C or above to apply.
Who this course is for
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Performing Arts
Entry requirements
5 GCSE grade at C or above
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, or musical theatre contexts.
You'll study how the performing arts industry works, including professional practice.
You'll create and present performances to an audience.
You'll analyse and evaluate your own work and the work of others.
You'll develop skills in rehearsal, direction, and production processes.
You'll build an understanding of different performance styles and traditions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshops, rehearsals, and classroom sessions. Assessment is mainly through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than written exams, which is typical of BTEC qualifications. You'll complete units assessed by your teachers, with some external assessment set by Pearson Edexcel. Performance tasks and written assignments both contribute to your final grade.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lytchett Minster School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor or performer: stage, screen, or live events work
Dance teacher or workshop leader: teaching performance skills
Community arts worker: running arts projects in local settings
Casting assistant: supporting auditions and talent management
Events and entertainment coordinator: organising live performance events
Drama facilitator: delivering drama in schools or youth settings
What you could study next
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or HND in Performing Arts: a two-year higher-level qualification at many colleges, going deeper into performance or production.
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, Drama, or Dance: a full university degree for those wanting to specialise further.
PGCE or QTS route: if you want to teach performing arts in schools, you'll need a degree first, then a teaching qualification.
