Performing Arts Music and Technical Theatre
Level 3

Production Arts Practice

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Classroom Vocational Programme
College 16+, International
Student type:
College 16+, International
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
EP Campus

The Course

This fascinating course covers all aspects of technical theatre and backstage work including lighting, moving lighting, sound, stage management, live events planning, electrics, crewing and maintenance. You’ll be working with some of the latest industry equipment and practitioners whilst gaining knowledge and practical experience. In order to develop your skills you’ll work as technical crew on a variety of productions and events, supporting theatre productions, music gigs, conferences, awards ceremonies, photo shoots and fashion shows. As well as working on in-house shows you’ll also be given opportunities to work with industry specialists on work experience projects. Previous learners have worked with The Floral Pavilion Theatre, Pacific Road Theatre, ABER Lighting, MJD Productions and The Chameleon Theatre.

This course is the first year of a 2-year course. Upon successful completion of the first year of the course, you will be awarded a BTEC National Diploma in the subject.

Typically you will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C, including a 4/3 (C/D) combination for maths and English.
This course ideal for students who want to progress to the HND/C at the College or to university.
£2882

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Top-Up Degrees

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Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 3

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The Course

This fascinating course covers all aspects of technical theatre and backstage work including lighting, moving lighting, sound, stage management, live events planning, electrics, crewing and maintenance. You’ll be working with some of the latest industry equipment and practitioners whilst gaining knowledge and practical experience. In order to develop your skills you’ll work as technical crew on a variety of productions and events, supporting theatre productions, music gigs, conferences, awards ceremonies, photo shoots and fashion shows. As well as working on in-house shows you’ll also be given opportunities to work with industry specialists on work experience projects. Previous learners have worked with The Floral Pavilion Theatre, Pacific Road Theatre, ABER Lighting, MJD Productions and The Chameleon Theatre.

This course is the first year of a 2-year course. Upon successful completion of the first year of the course, you will be awarded a BTEC National Diploma in the subject.

This fascinating course covers all aspects of technical theatre and backstage work including lighting, moving lighting, sound, stage management, live events planning, electrics, crewing and maintenance. You’ll be working with some of the latest industry equipment and practitioners whilst gaining knowledge and practical experience. In order to develop your skills you’ll work as technical crew on a variety of productions and events, supporting theatre productions, music gigs, conferences, awards ceremonies, photo shoots and fashion shows. As well as working on in-house shows you’ll also be given opportunities to work with industry specialists on work experience projects. Previous learners have worked with The Floral Pavilion Theatre, Pacific Road Theatre, ABER Lighting, MJD Productions and The Chameleon Theatre.This course is the first year of a 2-year course. Upon successful completion of the first year of the course, you will be awarded a BTEC National Diploma in the subject.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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