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BTEC Level 3 Sound Engineering Course in Bury for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sound Engineering Course in Bury. Classes run at Holy Cross Sixth Form College, full-time over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec sound engineering qualification covers studio recording, music production, live sound engineering, and mixing and mastering. In year one you work in the recording studio and learn Logic Pro X on an iMac suite. In year two you engineer live concerts and produce an original album. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4, including English or Maths, to apply.

Who this course is for

Music Technology is a creative and practical course in which students learn a variety of professional skills and apply them in industry-related projects.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4. GCSE grade 4 in either English or Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll use a professional recording studio to capture and produce music.
  • You'll work with Logic Pro X, an industry-standard digital audio workstation.
  • You'll produce music to a commercial brief.
  • You'll operate as a live sound engineer for concerts.
  • You'll apply mixing and mastering techniques to produce an album.
  • You'll develop skills in post-production and audio editing.
  • You'll work on industry-related creative projects alongside classmates.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based and practical, combining studio sessions, iMac suite work, and live event production. Assessment is through Pearson Edexcel's BTEC model, which uses coursework, projects, and practical assignments rather than written exams. You'll complete industry-related briefs across both years, building a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills in recording, production, and live sound.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Holy Cross Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Studio recording engineer: capturing and producing music in professional studios.
  • Live sound engineer: mixing and operating sound at concerts and events.
  • Post-production engineer: editing and processing audio for film, TV, or radio.
  • Mastering engineer: preparing final audio mixes for commercial release.
  • Broadcast engineer: managing audio for radio or television output.
  • Location recording engineer: capturing sound on location for media productions.
  • Music producer: overseeing the creative and technical side of recording projects.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Extended Certificate is a strong foundation for further study in this field. You could progress to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Music Technology or Audio Engineering at university or college. A full degree in Music Production, Sound Engineering, or Music Technology is also a natural next step. Some learners move into specialist courses in film sound, broadcast audio, or game audio design.

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