NCFE
Level 1
QN: 500/9177/3
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NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 360 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
360 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Develop performance skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of practice in developing performance skills
- Be able to develop performance skills
2
Exploring Design Skills for the Performing Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose of design in performing arts production, - Be able to use design skills for a performing arts production, - Be able to demonstrate employability skills through participation in practical activities, - Be able to evaluate the success of the design for the performing arts production
3
Exploring Technical Support for Stage Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the roles and responsibilities of technical support in the performance arts, - Know how to set up equipment safely, - Be able to use technical skills for a production or event, - Be able to demonstrate employability skills through participation in practical activities
4
Introduction to the Performing Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know about performance venues
- know about performance roles in performance venues
- know about non performance roles in performance venues
- be able to report on a performance
5
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills
Develop performance skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of regular practice in developing performance skills
- Identify personal performance strengths and areas for improvement
- Set realistic targets for improving performance skills
- Demonstrate a range of performance skills through practice
- Reflect on progress and adjust practice methods accordingly
6
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills
Exploring Design Skills for the Performing Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the purpose of design elements in a performing arts production
- Explain how design choices support the narrative and mood of a performance
- Apply design skills to create a design concept for a given production
- Demonstrate employability skills such as communication and teamwork during practical design activities
- Evaluate the success of a design in meeting the production brief
7
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills
Exploring Technical Support for Stage Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- - Know the roles and responsibilities of technical support in the performance arts, - Know how to set up equipment safely, - Be able to use technical skills for a production or event, - Be able to demonstrate employability skills through participation in practical activities
8
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills
Introduction to the Performing Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know about performance venues, know about performance roles in performance venues, know about non performance roles in performance venues, be able to report on a performance
9
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills
Preparing Performing Arts Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key stages in preparing performing arts work
- Generate and explore creative ideas for a performance
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of different team members
- Apply employability skills during preparation activities
- Contribute effectively to a group preparation task
- Reflect on personal contribution to the preparation process
10
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills
Presenting Performing Arts Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out a specific role in the presentation of a performing arts work
- Review own contribution to the performance
- Demonstrate employability skills in the presentation of performing arts work
11
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills
Professional Development in the Performing Arts Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify a range of career and progression opportunities in the performing arts industry
- Describe the skills and qualities required for different performing arts roles
- Explain the purpose and benefits of a professional development plan
- Design a personal professional development plan with clear, achievable goals
- Monitor progress against a professional development plan and make adjustments as needed
12
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills
Promoting a Performing Arts Event
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- - Understand why a performing arts event needs promotion, - Be able to plan the promotion of a specific performance or event, Be able to contribute to the promotion of a specific performance or event, - Be able to assess success of the promotion of a specific performance or event
13
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills
Starting to Develop Performance Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify key performance skills used in dance and performing arts
- Demonstrate preparatory skills in group activities
- Apply performance skills in a group performance
- Reflect on the use of performance skills in a group setting
14
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills
Taking Part in a Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take a positive role in preparing for a performance, Be able to undertake a role in a performance for an audience
15
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills
Working in the Performing Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the skills and training required for different performing arts jobs
- Describe the opportunities for progression within the performing arts industry
- Assess own skills and qualities in relation to performing arts careers
16
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills
Working in the Performing Arts Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different types of organisations in the performing arts industry
- Describe the purpose of different types of performing arts organisations
- Identify a range of job roles in the performing arts industry
- Describe the main responsibilities of different performing arts job roles
- Match job roles to appropriate performing arts organisations
17
Preparing Performing Arts Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the stages involved in the preparation of performing arts work, - Be able to explore ideas for performing arts work, - Be able to carry out a role in the preparation of performing arts work, - Be able to demonstrate employability skills when preparing performing arts work
18
Presenting Performing Arts Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out a role in the presentation of a performing arts work, - Be able to review own contribution to the performance
- Be able to demonstrate employability skills in the presentation of performing arts work
19
Professional Development in the Performing Arts Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know career and progression opportunities within the performing arts industry
- Be able to design and monitor a professional development plan
20
Promoting a Performing Arts Event
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why a performing arts event needs promotion, - Be able to plan the promotion of a specific performance or event
- Be able to contribute to the promotion of a specific performance or event, - Be able to assess success of the promotion of a specific performance or event
21
Starting to Develop Performance Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know performance skills, - Be able to demonstrate preparatory skills in group activities, - Be able to demonstrate performance skills
22
Taking Part in a Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take a positive role in preparing for a performance
- Be able to undertake a role in a performance for an audience
23
Working in the Performing Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what skills and training are required for jobs in performing arts, - Know what opportunities there are for progression in performing arts, - Know own skills and qualities relevant to performing arts
24
Working in the Performing Arts Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different types of organisations in the performing arts industry
- Know job roles in the performing arts industry
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/9177/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010
- Operational End
- Jul 2026