BTEC Level 3 Production Arts Course in Ellesmere Port. Classes run at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus, full time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. This level 3 btec production arts qualification covers the practical and technical skills used in live events, theatre, television, and film production. You'll study areas such as stage management, lighting, sound, and set design across 468 hours of learning. Entry typically requires 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a 4/3 combination in maths and English.
Who this course is for
"Please enquire with the colleges Customer Services team to find out more about Production Arts Practice BTEC National Foundation Diploma - Level 3 - EDEXCEL suitability for learner types.
Entry requirements
"Typically you will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C, including a 4/3 (C/D) combination for maths and English."
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in staging, lighting, and sound for live and recorded productions.
You'll learn how production teams are organised and how roles work together on a project.
You'll explore set design and construction techniques used in theatre and events.
You'll study the technical requirements of different production environments, from stage to screen.
You'll build skills in planning and managing production schedules and resources.
You'll practise working to industry briefs and deadlines in a production context.
How you will learn
This is a classroom-based, full-time course with daytime attendance. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma is assessed through a combination of coursework, practical projects, and assignments. You'll complete units that are assessed internally, with external assessment for some components. Work is built up through a portfolio of evidence produced during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Stage technician: supporting technical operations on live productions
Lighting technician: operating and rigging lighting rigs for events and theatre
Sound technician: setting up and running audio equipment for live shows
Set builder or scenic carpenter: constructing sets for stage and screen
Production assistant: coordinating logistics and admin on productions
Events technician: providing technical support at concerts, conferences, and festivals
Theatre stage manager: overseeing the running of live performances
What you could study next
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Performing Arts or a related creative subject, for a deeper technical and creative grounding.
A full-time degree in Production Arts, Theatre Technology, or Live Events at university, building on the foundation this Diploma provides.
Level 3 NVQ or apprenticeship in a specific technical theatre or events discipline, for those who want to move straight into work-based training.
