Entry Level 3 Unit L1 Taking part in a performance

Unit Title: Taking part in a performance
OCR unit number: L1
Life and Living Skill Area: Performing Arts
Level: Entry 3
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 30

Unit purpose and aim

This unit will give learners the experience of taking part in a performance as a performer, designer
or in a technical role.

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria Example of ways assessment
criteria could be met
The Learner will: The Learner can:
1 Be able to take a positive 1.1 Rehearse a performance The learner shows that they
can rehearse a performance or
role in preparing for a or production role production role. Examples of
performance performance roles could
include: actor, singer, dancer.
1.2 Work collaboratively with Examples of production roles
others could include: lighting
technician, stage hand, sound
2 Be able to undertake a role 2.1 Carry out the role with technician.

in a performance for an focus and commitment Examples of collaborative
working could include:
audience attending all planned
rehearsals, actively
participating in rehearsals by
making suggestions and by
following instructions

Examples of carrying out the
role could include: an assessor
observation record identifying
how the learner carried out
their role (eg with enthusiasm,
arriving punctually for
rehearsals, maintaining
concentration so ready to carry
out own role at the right
moment), peer evaluations
identifying how the learner
carried out their role, a DVD of
the performance with the
learner identified showing the
role carried out.

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Assessment

This unit may be assessed using any method, or combination of methods, which clearly
demonstrate that the learning outcomes and assessment criteria have been met.
Learners may take part in any type of performance that requires preparation and performance in
front of an audience. Types of performances could include a play, mime, a performance involving
music, a dance performance, a performance of circus skills. This list is not exhaustive.
Possible ways of demonstrating that the assessment criteria have been met are provided in the
third column of the unit, these are examples only, learners may demonstrate their ability to meet
the criteria in many other ways.

Evidence requirements

The evidence must show that the learner took part in one performance either as a performer or in a
production role.
The Record of Assessment for this unit must be completed in full and signed by the assessor to
confirm the evidence is authentic and meets the requirements of the learning outcomes and
assessment criteria. The completed Record of Assessment, together with any other appropriate
form of evidence that has been generated for the unit, must be submitted for moderation.

Additional information

For further information regarding the structure and administration for this qualification please refer
to the ‘Life and Living Skills Centre Handbook’ and the ‘Administrative Guide for Vocational
Qualifications’ (A850).

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