Sound Recording, Engineering and Studio Facilities (NVQ) (7369)

Last Updated: 09 May 2017

City & Guilds has made the decision to not extend Media, Sound and Music qualifications any further than their current end date. They will remain open to certifications from 1-3 years depending on the level.

These Sound Recording, Engineering and Studio Facilities (NVQ) qualifications were designed in joint collaboration with music industry experts and supported by J.A.M.E.S (Joint Audio Media Education Services) Creative and Cultural Skills, MPG, UK MUSIC and APRS. They will give you the practical skills and knowledge needed to work in the current music industry. Highly current and relevant, these qualifications are well-respected in the UK and internationally.
These qualifications form part of the new Level 2 and 3 Sound Recording, Engineering and Studio Facilities Apprenticeship where Sound Engineering and Music Technology (7603) is the technical certificate requirement.
If you're interested in or working in the music industry, these sound and music technology qualifications are the perfect way to regain competence in this sector.
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

These qualifications cover a diverse range of skills needed in this sector from Health and Safety to costing and designing the layout of a recording studio and produce surround sound for film and audio. There is an extensive array of units available to suit all areas and specialisms, please refer to the handbook for further details.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications could help you work as a:

Mastering Engineers
Recording Producers
Sound engineer in the recording industry
Sound engineer in the theatre
Sound technician
Music Composer

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

These Sound and Music Technology qualifications are suitable for centres that already offer sound engineering / music technology or creative media qualifications. As these are competence qualifications learners will be learning in the workplace gaining the key industry skills and knowledge they need to progress within this UK sector.

Level 2

You have some knowledge and basic skills in the industry - probably from a role where you work under supervision. You want to increase your skills and take on more responsibility.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications could help you work as a:
  • Mastering Engineers
  • Recording Producers
  • Sound engineer in the recording industry
  • Sound engineer in the theatre
  • Sound technician
  • Music Composer
You might also be interested in qualifications in:
o Photo Imaging
o Media Techniques

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Sound Recording, Engineering and Studio Facilities (7369-02)

Last Registration Date: 30 Sep 2017

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Sound Recording, Engineering and Studio Facilities

  • Accreditation No: 601/1142/2 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 45 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 255 - 703 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 30/09/2019 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3

You've worked in the industry for some time - you have plenty of experience, and your work might involve supervising others or managing resources. You want to develop your skills further, perhaps to move into a management role

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications could help you work as a:
  • Mastering Engineers
  • Recording Producers
  • Sound engineer in the recording industry
  • Sound engineer in the theatre
  • Sound technician
  • Music Composer
You might also be interested in qualifications in:
o Photo Imaging
o Media Techniques

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sound Recording, Engineering and Studio Facilities (7369-03)

Last Registration Date: 30 Sep 2017

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sound Recording, Engineering and Studio Facilities

  • Accreditation No: 601/1136/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 52 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 276 - 778 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 30/09/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

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