Hi!

I'm looking to introduce a music technology qualification to my school as an alternative to a traditional GCSE music course.

I've stumbled acorss the ncfe level 2 certificate in music technology and just wondered if anyonw has used it or has any experience of it.

 Thanks

JennyMus:

Have you looked at the BTEC Level 2 qual in music technology?

With regard to the NCFE - just be careful that it's accepted by FE/Sixth Form colleges are part of a GCSE programme.  I know that my college doesn't accept it.  

I have taught it in another college (to 14-16 students who came to the college to do it) and it was pretty straightforward to deliver, assess and track grades.  The external moderation process seemed to be rigorous enough.  

Hi

Yes I ran NCFE Music Technology Course too. It is handy also that it can be converted to The Award Level instead of the Certificate Level, both are Level 2, the latter is worth the same as a B grade in GCSE and the former a C. I have converted students qualification from a Certificate to the Award if their course work is not up to scratch. However, it is all evidence based and in any format whatsoever. If a certain standard is missed out in any unit they can fail unless it is cross referenced with some other evidence they have. I find it a good course, but beware that the course ought to have some templates of 'closed' activities to ensure all candidates provide sufficient evidence. I have found that some boys are poor in organising themselves and provide low standards of evidence at times. I had one student who provided evidence for all the five units and all the standards, but it was pretty low in quality. The moderator suggested moving the candidate to the Level 1 Certificate, which we did.

Hope this helps

PAUL

P.S. Last year the NCFE introduced a £400 annual admin fee for centres delivering the qualification, so it would only be worth it if other courses by NCFE are also present in your school.