Level 2 Traineeship in Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills

The Level 2 Traineeship in Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills is a one-year programme aimed at 16 year olds who have just left school having obtained their GCSE's. This course is ideal for those with an interest in starting a career in the performing and production arts industry, whether that is performing, planning or producing performances.

Course Code: p11265
Campus: Downpatrick, Lisburn
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Performing Arts

Available Sessions

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

Why Study This Course

In studying this qualification, learners will develop technical skills to allow them to contribute to a performing arts production, either as a performer, or as a member of the production team for a performance. This qualification will help learners to develop technical and practical skills, and the transferable skills of creative thinking, planning, collaboration and communication.

This qualification will help learners to develop technical and practical skills, and the transferable skills of creative thinking, planning, collaboration and communication. This qualification also supports learners in becoming more confident in taking ownership of and responsibility for their own direction, work and choices.

The programme is consistent with current industry practice, providing learners with a foundation in the skills needed to progress to further education with an understanding of industry and the roles and opportunities available to them.

 

 

Course Overview
The course will be delivered on campus 20 hours per week including work placement.
 

Learners will achieve the following key elements:

  • A main vocational based qualification;
  • A Transversal Skills qualification;
  • L2 Essential Skills in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSE Grades A*-C in English and Maths;
  • Work placement

You will need:
 
  • 4 GCSEs grade D-G, including grade D in Maths and grade D in English or equivalent

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

Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills

Learners are required to complete and achieve all the units in this qualification.

Unit 1 - Skills Development for Performing Arts

Unit 2 - Professional Development

Unit 3 - Creative Interpretation

Unit 4 - Audition and Portfolio Process

Unit 5 - Preparing for a Performing Arts Production

Unit 6 - Performing Arts Production

Unit 7 - Responding to a Progression Opportunity

Learners who complete this qualification alongside other Level 2 qualifications may progress to further learning at Level 3, for example the Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice/Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma in Production Arts Practice.  It can also provide fundamental creative skills which are valued in other subject areas such as Creative Media, Music, Business or Events Marketing.

 

This qualification offers learners the opportunity to develop their technical skills through a process of self-evaluation, practice and review. In addition to the sector-specific content available in this qualification, the requirements mean that learners develop the transferable skills that are needed to progress to further education and ultimately higher education and employment, for example communication, planning and managing projects and creative problem solving. The qualification also supports learners in becoming more confident in taking ownership of and responsibility for their own direction, work and choices.

Available Sessions

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

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Available Sessions

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Level 2 Traineeship in Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills
Y11265DF1A-25/26-FT
Downpatrick
01/09/2025
 16
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Level 2 Traineeship in Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills
Y11265LF1A-25/26-FT
Lisburn
01/09/2025
 16
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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.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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