How you are Assessed (GCSE)
Students will have to complete two performance tasks, two choreographic tasks and one written paper lasting 1 hour. (1 GCSE)
How you are Assessed (BTEC First Certificate)
Equivalent to 2 GCSEs
This 180 hour guided learning course (which is 100% course work based) offers a bite-sized opportunity to experience a vocational qualification. It is designed to be a specialist work-related qualification and candidates will be assessed on their ability to carry out tasks such as putting on a dance show for the public.
Where Next?
Both qualifications are recognised parts of the National Qualifications Framework. As such GCSE provides progression from Key Stage 3 to post-16 studies.
It lays an appropriate foundation for further study of Performing Arts: Dance or related subjects at AS/A2 level standard.
In addition it provides a worthwhile course for candidates of various ages and from diverse backgrounds in terms of general education and lifelong learning.
The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Certificate In Performing Arts (Dance) will enable candidates to be able to extend their programme of study by possibly taking the Diploma in year 11 or on to BTEC National Award (1 A-level) / Certificate (2 A-Levels) / Diploma (3 A-Levels) at College.
