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SECTION 1:          Music Courses


Level 1 Introductory Award in Music Technology

Qualification aim

These qualifications provide an introduction to music technology and the recording process. They provide a structure and opportunity for learners to produce a final recording using basic music technology skills to develop creative skills.

 

These qualifications share common units so that learners can progress within the suite by developing further skills and knowledge.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Assist with recording studio operations

Unit 02 Multi track loop sequencing software

Unit 03 DJ skills

 

Optional units

Unit 04 MC skills

Unit 05 Sound effects in music production

Unit 06 Sound and music technology

Unit 07 Audio effects processors in music production

Unit 08 Live sound mixing skills

Unit 09 Multi track mixing skills

Unit 10 Microphones in music production

Unit 11 Audio editing software

Unit 12 Public address systems

Unit 13 Multi track audio recording

Unit 14 Location recording

Unit 15 Employment opportunities in music production

 

Additional units are also available. Please see the Qualification Specification for further details.

 

Level 1 Introductory Award in Music Technology

Learners must complete one of the mandatory units

Level 1 Award in Music Technology

Learners must complete one of the mandatory units plus 3 optional units

Level 1 Certificate in Music Technology Learners must complete one of the mandatory units plus 6 optional units

 

GLH                             :                       30

Course Fee                 :                       £275

Registration Fee         :                       £30

Certification Fee          :                       £n/a

 

 

Level 1 Award in Music Technology

 

Qualification aim

These qualifications provide an introduction to music technology and the recording process. They provide a structure and opportunity for learners to produce a final recording using basic music technology skills to develop creative skills.

 

These qualifications share common units so that learners can progress within the suite by developing further skills and knowledge.

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Assist with recording studio operations

Unit 02 Multi track loop sequencing software

Unit 03 DJ skills

 

Optional units

Unit 04 MC skills

Unit 05 Sound effects in music production

Unit 06 Sound and music technology

Unit 07 Audio effects processors in music production

Unit 08 Live sound mixing skills

Unit 09 Multi track mixing skills

Unit 10 Microphones in music production

Unit 11 Audio editing software

Unit 12 Public address systems

Unit 13 Multi track audio recording

Unit 14 Location recording

Unit 15 Employment opportunities in music production

 

Additional units are also available. Please see the Qualification Specification for further details.

 

Level 1 Introductory Award in Music Technology

Learners must complete one of the mandatory units

Level 1 Award in Music Technology

Learners must complete one of the mandatory units plus 3 optional units

Level 1 Certificate in Music Technology

Learners must complete one of the mandatory units plus 6 optional units

 

 

GLH                             :                       90

Course Fee                 :                       £850

Registration Fee         :                       £38

Certification Fee          :                       £10

 

 

Level 1 Certificate in Music Technology

 

These qualifications provide an introduction to music technology and the recording process. They provide a structure and opportunity for learners to produce a final recording using basic music technology skills to develop creative skills.

 

These qualifications share common units so that learners can progress within the suite by developing further skills and knowledge.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Assist with recording studio operations

Unit 02 Multi track loop sequencing software

Unit 03 DJ skills

Optional units

Unit 04 MC skills

Unit 05 Sound effects in music production

Unit 06 Sound and music technology

Unit 07 Audio effects processors in music production

Unit 08 Live sound mixing skills

Unit 09 Multi track mixing skills

Unit 10 Microphones in music production

Unit 11 Audio editing software

Unit 12 Public address systems

Unit 13 Multi track audio recording

Unit 14 Location recording

Unit 15 Employment opportunities in music production

 

Additional units are also available. Please see the

Qualification Specification for further details.

 

Level 1 Introductory Award in Music Technology

Learners must complete one of the mandatory units

Level 1 Award in Music Technology

Learners must complete one of the mandatory units plus 3 optional units

Level 1 Certificate in Music Technology

Learners must complete one of the mandatory units plus 6 optional units

 

 

GLH                             :                       30

Course Fee                 :                       £275

Registration Fee         :                       £49

Certification Fee          :                       £10

 

 

Level 2 Award in Music Technology

 

Qualification aim

These qualifications are suitable for any learners interested in music and the music industry who wish to develop and practice skills using a variety of sound equipment and software.

 

The qualifications share common units so that learners can progress within the suite by developing further skills and knowledge.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Set up and operate audio-MIDI sequencing software

Unit 02 Create music using audio-MIDI sequencing software

Unit 03 Multi track audio recording

Unit 04 Multi track mixing techniques

Unit 05 DJ Skills

Unit 06 Dance music production

 

Optional units

Unit 04 Audio editing

Unit 08 Sound and music production

Unit 09 Sound effects production techniques for music production

Unit 10 Microphones in music production

Unit 11 Location recording

Unit 12 Assist with preparing and using stage sound systems and effects

 

Additional units are also available. Please see the Qualification Specification for further details.

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.

 

GLH                             :                       30

Course Fee                 :                       £275

Registration Fee         :                       £30

Certification Fee          :                       £n/a

 

 

 

Level 2 Certificate in Music Technology

 

 

These qualifications are suitable for any learners interested in music and the music industry who wish to develop and practice skills using a variety of sound equipment and software.

 

The qualifications share common units so that learners can progress within the suite by developing further skills and knowledge.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Set up and operate audio-MIDI sequencing software

Unit 02 Create music using audio-MIDI sequencing software

Unit 03 Multi track audio recording

Unit 04 Multi track mixing techniques

Unit 05 DJ Skills

Unit 06 Dance music production

 

Optional units

Unit 04 Audio editing

Unit 08 Sound and music production

Unit 09 Sound effects production techniques for music production

Unit 10 Microphones in music production

Unit 11 Location recording

Unit 12 Assist with preparing and using stage sound systems and effects

 

Additional units are also available. Please see the Qualification Specification for further details.

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.

 

GLH                             :                       100

Course Fee                 :                       £895

Registration Fee         :                       £35

Certification Fee          :                       £10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level 2 Extended Certificate in Music Technology

 

These qualifications are suitable for any learners interested in music and the music industry who wish to develop and practice skills using a variety of sound equipment and software.

 

The qualifications share common units so that learners can progress within the suite by developing further skills and knowledge.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Set up and operate audio-MIDI sequencing software

Unit 02 Create music using audio-MIDI sequencing software

Unit 03 Multi track audio recording

Unit 04 Multi track mixing techniques

Unit 05 DJ Skills

Unit 06 Dance music production

 

Optional units

Unit 04 Audio editing

Unit 08 Sound and music production

Unit 09 Sound effects production techniques for music production

Unit 10 Microphones in music production

Unit 11 Location recording

Unit 12 Assist with preparing and using stage sound systems and effects

 

Additional units are also available. Please see the Qualification Specification for further details.

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.

 

GLH                             :                       160

Course Fee                 :                       £

Registration Fee         :                       £49

Certification Fee          :                       £10

 

 

 

Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills using Music

 

Qualification aim

This qualification focuses on practical skills and provides an opportunity to develop skills relating to music in the performance industry.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Develop performance skills

Unit 02 Preparing performing arts work

Unit 03 Exploring music performance skills

 

Optional units

(of which learners must complete one to achieve the full qualification)

 

Unit 04 Introduction to the performing arts

Unit 05 Promoting a performing arts event

Unit 06 Working in the performing arts

Unit 07 Professional development in the performing arts industry

Unit 08 Working in the performing arts industry

Unit 09 Starting to develop performance skills

Unit 10 Taking part in a performance

Unit 11 Exploring design skills for performing arts

Unit 12 Exploring technical support for stage performance

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.

 

 

GLH                             :                       120

Course Fee                 :                       £1125

Registration Fee         :                       £44

Certification Fee          :                       £10

 

 

Level 2 Certificate in Performance Skills using Music

 

Qualification aim

This qualification focuses on practical skills and provides an opportunity to further develop skills relating to music in the performance industry.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Develop technique for performance

Unit 02 Rehearse and perform

Optional units

(of which learners must complete one to achieve the full qualification)

 

Unit 03 Developing as a musical performer

Unit 04 Solo musical performance

Unit 05 Working as a musical ensemble

 

Additional units

Learners may wish to complete the additional units to gain extra credits and to facilitate progression, however these units will not contribute to the overall credit value of the qualification.

 

Unit 06 Working in the performing arts industry

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio

 

 

GLH                             :                       120

Course Fee                 :                       £1125

Registration Fee         :                       £50

Certification Fee          :                       £10

 

 

 

 

Level 3 Diploma in Managing a Music Business Enterprise

 

Qualification aim

This qualification is designed to assist those who wish to either set up a business enterprise or work within the UK music industry. It deals with all aspects of the music industry within this context and allows learners to gradually build up their own plan for managing a music

business enterprise. This business plan will be the main focus of assessment for the diploma.

 

 

The qualification is aimed at those individuals who are starting out in the music industry, either as a performer, a song-writer, an artist manager, a promoter or booking agent or someone looking to start a small record label or publishing company. The UK music industry is largely made up of such SMEs however there is limited training available for such individuals to allow them to have a more thorough and targeted understanding of both the

industry itself and how to manage a business enterprise specific to the music industry.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Supply chain and revenue streams within a music business

Unit 02 Identify market opportunities for a music business enterprise

Unit 03 Establish a route to market for a music business enterprise

Unit 04 Source finance and investment for a music business enterprise

Unit 05 The role of an artist manager

Unit 06 Artist management companies in the music industry

Unit 07 Live music promotion and events

Unit 08 Record label Infrastructure and revenue streams

Unit 09 The music publishing business

Unit 10 Music licensing and synchronisations

Unit 11 Digital music business models

Unit 12 Digital media and marketing for music business enterprise

Unit 13 Marketing and promotion for music business enterprise

Assessment

Internal assessed and externally moderated portfolio.

 

 

GLH                             :                       130

Course Fee                 :                       £1225

Registration Fee         :                       £tbc

Certification Fee          :                       £tbc