NCFE
Level 1
QN: 501/1133/4
Curriculum Active
NCFE Level 1 Award in Music Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 354 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
18 Units
Guided Hours
354 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assist with recording studio operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the role of common items of recording studio equipment
- Be able to assist with a recording studio production session
2
Audio effects processors in music production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify types of effects
- Be able to connect an effects processor to other music production equipment
- Be able to use an effects processor
3
DJ Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the equipment used in DJ performance
- Be able to configure DJ performance equipment
- Be able to perform DJ mixing techniques
4
Employment opportunities in music production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main features of typical job roles within the music production industry
5
Job application skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the type of information that job applications usually ask for.
- Know how to complete a job application form and write a covering letter.
6
Job search skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand where and how to search for jobs.
- Know how to develop a personal career plan.
- Know how to assess their individual prospects against potential opportunities.
7
Live sound mixing skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform a simple mix of multiple live sound sources
8
Location recording
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce a recording on location
9
MC skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to recognise different styles of MCing
- Understand dance music styles
- Be able to use microphone techniques
- Be able to use lyrics when MCing
10
Microphones in music production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise different types of microphone
- Be able to setup and care for microphones, stands and cables used in music production activity
11
Multi-track audio recording
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for recording operations
- Be able to use a multi track audio mixer and recording device/software
12
Multi-track mixing skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform a mix of multiple live sound sources
13
Presenting yourself
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what personal information is needed and how it should be presented when creating a CV.
- Demonstrate the ability to present themselves in an appropriate way in person and on the telephone.
- Understand how they can present information about themselves in others ways.
14
Public address systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the role of key items of equipment in a small public address system
- Be able to set up small public address systems
15
Sound and music technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the characteristics of sound
- Know about the effect of noise and equipment type on the sound recording process
16
Sound effects in music production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the role and nature of sound effects in audio production activity
17
Use audio editing software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform editing operations on mono and stereo audio files using software
18
Use multi-track loop sequencing software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know some of the key principles behind loop sequencing
- Be able to produce music using loop sequencing
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 501/1133/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010