New BTEC MUSIC Level 2 specification - support packs for all units available NOW!

The Edexcel BTEC Music and Music Technology (QCF) specifications are now in place - they apply to learners registered from September 2010 onwards.

There will be 'New Generation' BTECs for Music and Music Technology from September 2013 -

Please remember to REGISTER with us (see details at the left of Home page) to receive regular updates/ releases with regard to these new qualifications.

We have support materials for the current (QCF) qualifications available now...

The new Level 2 structure offers 3 pathways:

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Music – a 15 credit, 90 GLH qualification equivalent to a single GCSE

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Music – a 30 credit, 180 GLH qualification equivalent to 2 GCSEs.

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music – a 60 credit, 360 GLH qualification equivalent to 4 GCSEs

Music Education Resources began to make packs available for the current specification from July 1st 2010 as follows:

BTEC FIRSTS in MUSIC (QCF)

3 unit pack (any 3 units) £45.00

6 unit pack (any 6 units) £80.00

Single unit (any unit) £18.00

Edexcel BTEC Firsts in Music 2010 QCF (September 2010) Mandatory units:

Unit 1 – Working in the Music Industry

Unit 2 – Professional Development in the Music Industry

Unit 3 – Planning and Creating a Music Product

Optional units:

Unit 4 – Solo Musical Performance

Unit 5 – Exploring Musical Composition

Unit 6 – Working as a Musical Ensemble

Unit 7 – Exploring Computer Systems Used By Musicians

Unit 8 – DJ Technology and Performance

Unit 9 – Producing a Musical Recording

Unit 10 – Developing as a Musical Performer

Unit 11 – Rehearsal Techniques for Musicians

Unit 12 – The Development of Music

Unit 13 – Exploring Musical Improvisation

Unit 14 – The Musical World

Unit 15 – Developing Music Theory

Unit 16 – Investigating an Area of Music

MusicEd packs for all the above units are available NOW.