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BTEC Performing Arts - Acting

Northfleet Technology College

Colyer Road, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 8BG

National Extended Certificate (BTEC)
Level 3
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Northfleet Technology College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
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Application Instructions

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Applications Close: Friday 4th September 2026

Pathways Offered:
  • Level 2 Pathway - For students who still need to resit their Mathematics and English Language GCSE's to gain a Grade 4 alongside Level 2 BTECs.
  • Level 3 Vocational - For students who have gained a grade 4 in their Mathematics and English Language OR English Literature.
  • IBCP Programme - For students gaining 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 and above including Mathematics and English Language.
  • Sports Academies (Basketball/Football) - For students wishing to pursue Sport professionally alongside their studies. The academy must be taken in addition to one of the other three pathways on offer.

Number of subjects required:

  • Level 3 Pathway - Please select three Level 3 courses (BTEC or RSL)
  • IBCP Pathway - Please select two IB Diploma courses and two Level 3 Vocational courses (BTEC or RSL)

Please see our website for our online prospectus, which includes more detailed information about each subject that we offer.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Level 2, Level 3 and IBCP pathway please apply via Kent Choices

To apply for the Basketball or Football academies please email parrym@ntc.kent.sch.uk to express interest and receive invitations to trials.

Course Summary

National Extended Certificate - Equivalent to 1 A Level

The Performing Arts is a creative subject which develops skills and techniques used in live performances. As part of the course students are expected to take part in a large scale school production as well as smaller class assessments.


Course Details

Unit 1 - Investigating Practitioner’s Work

Unit 2 - Developing Skills for Live Performance

Unit 3 - Group Performance Workshop

Unit 19 - Acting Styles





How will it be delivered and assessed?

Units 1 & 3 are assessed externally through exams.


Units 2 & 19 are assessed internally and externally moderated.


Entry requirements

You must have at least:

4 in GCSE English Language

4 in GCSE Mathematics

Demonstration of performance ability.


Preferred but not essential:

Level 2 qualification in Drama




Your next steps...

University Degrees in:

Drama & Creative Writing, Media and Creative Industries, Performing Arts, Theatre and Performance Studies etc.

Employment in: Acting, Directing, Journalism, Runner, Set Design etc.

Higher Level Apprenticeships

Drama School

Additional information


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