Performing Arts: Technical Theatre Level 2 Award (FPFA)

If you’re passionate about theatre or live events and want to turn that passion into a career, now is the perfect time. There’s a real shortage of skilled professionals in production and technical management—and that’s exactly the gap our course is designed to fill. With theatre production growing by 4% over the past three years, the industry is expanding and looking for fresh talent. The UAL Level 2 Award in Performing and Production Arts is designed to prepare you for further progression to our Level 3 Technical Theatre course.

This course is designed to prepare you for further progression to our Level 3 Technical Theatre course. You will work alongside Music and Performing Arts staff and students, supporting and organising performances and productions. During the course you will develop your communication skills, self-confidence and gain core skills and knowledge related to being an events technician. You will also learn how to select, utilise and maintain the appropriate industry equipment/technology. This year equips you with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience to kickstart your career.

Specific topics covered may include:

Internal and external client requirements

Planning an event/production

Different stages of an event/production

Use of industry equipment and /or technology eg: lighting and sounds

Client requirements, legislation and risk assessment

You will be assessed on a series of coursework and practical skills projects.

• Five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including GCSE English Language or Maths.
• An interest in technical theatre/event production.

This course is designed to support and prepare students to progress to the Level 3 Technical Theatre Studies and Live Events Full-time Extended Diploma. Beyond that, you can progress into the industry at an assistant or apprentice level.