Music Technology: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music Technology

Applications Open - Awaiting information from school

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Entry Requirements - Minimum 4 grades in English and Maths with specific criteria depending on subject choice

How to Apply -

External applicants - Please apply via Kent choices on the T6 - Turner Sixth Form Page - which can be found here

Internal applicants - if you are already a pupil within the Turner Schools Trust you will be able to access our application form on our website.

Please ensure you add three courses in total to your application. (You are only able to choose one subject from each block). Please remember Sport Academy's are an added extra to your three chosen subjects.

Need help? Please see your school’s careers advisor if you are unsure how to apply. If you are unable to do so, please contact the Folkestone Academy for further advice on 01303 842400 or email pippa.ohanlon@turnerschools.com

This programme of study provides the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the role of the music technician. You will study five units, which include the following topics: studio recording techniques, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) production, live sound and sound for media. The units are designed to support progression to relevant occupational areas, and to a range of sector-related courses in higher education. In taking this qualification you will have a significant amount of meaningful engagement with sector employers as part of your course, for example, through work experience in the sector and through attending lectures from visiting employers.

This course comprises ten units, five of which are mandatory and two of which are assessed externally:

Title - Live Sound

Weighting 17%

Unit 1 (O)

Title - Studio Recording Techniques

Weighting 17%

Unit 2 (M)

Title - Digital Audio Workstation Production

Weighting 33%

Unit 6 (M)

Title - Mixing and Mastering Techniques

Weighting 17%

Unit 13(O)

Title - Studio Design and Acoustics

Weighting 17%

Assessment Assignment – set and assessed internally

Unit 14(O)

Title - Working and Developing as a Production Team Weighting 17%

Unit 18(O)

This course comprises ten units, five of which are mandatory and two of which are assessed externally.

GCSE at Grade 5+ or BTEC/NCFE at Merit+ in a music related discipline, as well as 4+ in GCSE English and 5+ in GCSE Core and Additional Science. Candidates without a Level 2 qualification in a music related discipline will be considered through interview.

The main purpose of this qualification is to prepare you for working in the music technology sector, particularly as musicians, arts officers, producers and directors, photographers and audiovisual and broadcasting equipment operators. With this qualification you could find employment as studio assistant, or sound designer.