Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Music Technology (8MT0) - Issue 3 - Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue

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The document summarizes changes in the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Music Technology specification, Issue 3, compared with the previous issue. It outlines updates to submission requirements for Component 1 (Recording) and Component 2 (Technology-based Composition), including the shift to the online platform Learner Work Transfer (LWT) and labeling requirements. It also revises Component 3 Listening and analysing by replacing “audio recordings” with “audio files” and specifying access to a computer workstation, headphones, and an individual audio player without DAW software or an internet connection.

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Summary of Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Music Technology specification Issue 3 changes

Changes to Component 1 and Component 2 submission requirements

Changes to Component 3 listening and analysing arrangements

Introduction

Why choose Edexcel AS Music Technology?

Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification

Planning

AS Music Technology Specification Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Music Technology (8MT0) First teaching from September 2017 First certification from 2018 Issue 3 Summary of Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Music Technology specification Issue 3 changes | Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page
number | | --- | --- | | In Component 1: Recording and Component 2: Technology-based Composition, Items for submission for assessment sections the following has been updated:
‘The recording must be submitted digitally in the format detailed in the administrative support guide which can be found on the Pearson website. Each student’s work should be clearly labelled with their name, centre number, candidate number and component code.’ to
‘The recording must be submitted via the online submission platform Learner Work Transfer (LWT) . Each student’s work should be clearly labelled with their name, centre number, candidate number and component code.’ | 14 | | In Component 2: Technology-based Composition, Items for submission for assessment sections the following has been updated:
‘The complete technology-based composition must be submitted digitally in the format detailed in the administrative support guide which can be found on the Pearson website. Each student’s work should be clearly labelled with their name, centre number, candidate number and component code.’ to
‘The complete technology-based composition must be submitted via the online submission platform LWT. Each student’s work should be clearly labelled with their name, centre number, candidate number and component code.’ | 24 | | In Component 3: Listening and analysing the following has been updated:‘Each student will have six audio recordings.’ to
‘Each student will have six audio files.’ | 37 | | In Component 3: Listening and analysing the following has been updated:
‘Each student will need access to a computer workstation to hear the audio recordings but must not have access to music production (DAW) software or an internet connection .’
‘ Each student will need access to headphones and an individual audio player to hear the audio files.’ | 37 | Earlier issue 2 shows previous changes . If you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html). Contents 1 Introduction 2 Why choose Edexcel AS Music Technology? 2 Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 3 Qualification at a glance 4 Overview of Areas of Study 6 2 Subject content and assessment information 7 Component 1: Recording 8 Component 2: Technology-based composition 19 Component 3: Listening and analysing 31 Component 4: Producing and analysing 38 Assessment Objectives 45 3 Administration and general information 46 Entries 46 Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 46 Student recruitment and progression 49 Appendix 1: Command word taxonomy 53 Appendix 2: Question types 54 Appendix 3: List of acronyms 55 Appendix 4: The context for the development of this qualification 56 Appendix 5: Transferable skills 58 Appendix 6: Level 3 Extended Project qualification 59 Appendix 7: Codes 61 1 Introduction Why choose Edexcel AS Music Technology? We’ve listened to feedback from all parts of the music technology community, including teachers, subject associations and higher education . We’ve used this opportunity of curriculum change to redesign qualifications so that they reflect the demands of the evolving music technology environment, allowing us to design qualifications that enable your students to apply themselves and give them the skills to succeed in their chosen field. Clear emphasis on music technology, without the emphasis on music theory – W

FAQs

What submission method was changed for Component 1 recording in Issue 3?

The recording submission method changed to the online submission platform Learner Work Transfer (LWT), with each student’s work clearly labeled with their name, centre number, candidate number, and component code.

How did Component 2 technology-based composition submission change in Issue 3?

The complete technology-based composition must be submitted via the online submission platform LWT, and work must be clearly labeled with the same identifiers for each student.

What access requirements were updated for Component 3 listening and analysing?

Students must have access to a computer workstation to hear the audio files, but must not have access to music production (DAW) software or an internet connection; they also need headphones and an individual audio player to hear the files.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Noah