NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Interactive Media

This qualification is designed for learners aged 14 to 16 in schools and colleges, but is also accessible for post-16 learners.

There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification.

To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve all learning outcomes from the single graded mandatory unit.

The qualification has 2 assessments externally-set by NCFE: one non-exam assessment and one written examined assessment.

It is recommended that this qualification is delivered over 2 years.

Learners who achieve at level 1 might consider progression to level 2 qualifications post-16, such as:

• GCSE Media Studies
• Diploma in Creative Media
• study at level 2 in a range of technical routes that have been designed for progression to employment, apprenticeships and further study

Learners who achieve at level 2 might consider progression to level 3 qualifications post-16, such as:

• NCFE Level 3 Applied General Certificate in Art and Design (601/8898/4)
• NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Creative Craft (603/3253/0)
• Level 3 in Interactive Media
• Level 3 in Media Studies
• other Level 3 qualifications (including Advanced GCSE) in creative and media-related subjects
• A Level in Media Studies

Learners could also progress into employment or onto an apprenticeship. The understanding and skills gained through this qualification could be useful to progress onto an apprenticeship in the interactive media sector through a variety of occupations.