The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. In addition, employers and professional bodies have been involved and consulted in order to confirm that the content is also appropriate and consistent with current practice. Students will studysix mandatory units, covering the following: Investigating Practitioners’ Work Group Performance Workshop Individual Performance Commission Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance Performing Arts in the Community Final Live Performance to an Audience. Students choose two optional units, which have been designed to support progression to the range of sector related courses in HE, and also to link with relevant occupational areas. The optional units cover content areas such as: acting dance musical theatre. This qualification enables students to acquire substantial crosssector knowledge, as well as practical skills.