10 Aug 2020
Key Facts
Qualification purpose
Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Qualification Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Why choose this qualification?
These qualifications are intended to provide learners with a broad introduction to the music sector, equipping learners with underpinning knowledge and skills specific to the sector alongside a range of transferable employability skills. They are designed to support progression to further learning and ultimately to work in music or other related sectors.
The Skills for Music and Music Technology qualifications form part of our Suite of Skills qualifications that cover a number of sectors and are available at Level 1 and Level 2. The employability skills units are common across the suite, enabling easy transfer of credits between qualifications and supporting opportunities for cross-faculty working.
The qualifications have been developed with the support of a number of further education colleges, training providers and adult and community learning providers. They have been designed to be consistent with the principles for study programmes for 16-19 year olds but are also relevant, particularly in the case of the smaller qualifications, for adults including the unemployed. These qualifications are also suitable for pre 16 learners.
Changes to our “Skills for…” qualifications
The recent review of our Vocational qualifications has resulted in changes to qualifications in the Music and Music Technology sector that will come in to effect as of the 1st August 2020. Please refer to the new Skills for Music and Music Technology qualification specification or unit spreadsheet for further details.
Rules of Combination
Learners must achieve 6 credits including the single mandatory unit from the Mandatory Group (M), totalling 3 credits, and 3 further credits from group O1 (Optional Units).
Units
The learner must achieve the single mandatory unit totalling 3 credits.
Working in the Music Industry
Learners must achieve a minimum of 3 credits.
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Basic Music Theory
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Multi-Track Audio Recording
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Music Improvisation
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Music Marketing and Promotion
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Music Rehearsal Skills
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Music Skills for Solo Performance
Musical Ensemble Skills
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Song Writing Skills in Popular Music
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Sound and Audio Production Skills
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Using Aural Skills in Music
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Using the Internet as a Medium for Music
What is the purpose of this qualification?
This qualification provides an introductory set of knowledge and skills, relevant to the music and music technology industry. Learners must complete the mandatory unit: Working in the Music Industry.
This qualification is particularly relevant for:
• unemployed adults needing to demonstrate their interest in and commitment to a specific vocational area to potential employers, particularly where further work-based training will be on offer
• young people on traineeships who are working at level 1 and are seeking a short, focused qualification in the sector in which they wish to work/gain an apprenticeship, as part of the work preparation training element of a traineeship
• learners of any age who have been disengaged with learning and need a short introduction at level 1 before progressing straight to a larger certificate or diploma at level 2.
How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?
This qualification is part of a suite which includes an Award, Certificate and Diploma. Learners should take the Award if they need only a small amount of focused learning in health and social care before progressing to employment (with further training where possible) or to a Level 2 qualification, as illustrated in the target learner profiles provided above.
Progression & Entry Requirements
Learners do not need any prior qualifications or a specific level of attainment to take this qualification. It is available to learners of any age. Learners can progress to a level 2 certificate or diploma in Music and Music Technology, including Gateway Qualifications’ Level 2 Certificate and Diploma in Skills for Music and Music Technology.Funding information
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Related Qualifications
- Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Music and Music Technology
- Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Diploma In Skills for Music and Music Technology
- Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Skills for Music and Music Technology
- Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Music and Music Technology