Level 2 Traineeship in Music

Level 2 Traineeships are ideal for young learners who wish to develop and practice the skills required for employment within the music industry


Academic Year: 2024/25
Course Code: 11186
Campus: Bangor, Lisburn
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Music

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Lisburn.

Course Overview

The Traineeship programme will allow participants to achieve a full Level 2 qualification and will comprise the following key elements:

A main vocational based qualification, which is the BTEC L2 Diploma in Music Industry Skills, a highly practical, portfolio based vocational qualification.

Vocational skills development

Transversal and digital skills

Work placement

Literacy and numeracy qualifications at Level 2 (may include GCSE qualifications in English and Mathematics)

 Course modules may include:
  • Exploring Music
  • Professional Development
  • Self-Promotion
  • Creating Music
  • Music Performance
  • Music Production
  • Sound Engineering
  • Music Project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 You want to develop the self-promotion skills and final portfolio you’ll need to progress to employment, an apprenticeship or further study in the music sector.

 

How to develop music performance skills, participate in live music performances, develop music theory knowledge, record and produce your own music, and work with music software. Also, how the music industry works, and how to promote yourself successfully.

 

Developing your wider skills:  As well as providing you with the technical skills and knowledge in your chosen area, the Traineeship will help you to develop a range of transversal skills that are important for employment including:   Problem solving, Teamwork, Communication, Time management, Entrepreneurship.

The access to state-of-the-art recording and performance facilities at The Space Building - with industry standard recording studios and rehearsal/performance spaces.

The multiple public performance opportunities throughout the year - provided to enhance your instrumental skills in performance.

The opportunity to build a portfolio of work throughout the year - supporting you to progress to employment, an apprenticeship or further study in the music sector.

Enhanced self-promotion skills – so you can gain the skills and confidence you will need to showcase your achievements.

The highly practical nature of this course – because learning is doing!

Project Based Learning - a dynamic approach to learning in which you will explore real-world problems and challenges that have been developed with employers.

 

 

 

to be over 16 years of age, successful outcome at audition/interview and working towards:

  • minimum GCSE grade E in English
  • minimum GCSE grade E in Mathematics 
  • and two other GCSEs grade F or above or equivalent qualification level

*subject to change

Applicants that have not obtained the above grades may be eligible to enrol as an Introductory Trainee. Please contact us for further information.

There will be two weeks Induction when the course commences in September.

There will be an interview and skills test for this course

 Learners may need to provide their own instruments. Lecturers will give you details of this.

 

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Lisburn.

Enquiries Information

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Available Sessions

Title Campus Start Spaces Apply or get more information
Level 2 Traineeship in Music
Y11186BF1A-24/25-FT
Bangor
02/09/2024
6
Level 2 Traineeship in Music
Y11186LF1A-24/25-FT
Lisburn
02/09/2024
8

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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

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