As of 1st September 2010, the FDI and CDE will be replaced by the Level 3 Diploma in Dance Instruction (DDI) and the Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education (DDE). The details of these qualifications are shown below:
Revised Level 3 qualification – Level 3 Diploma in Dance Instruction (DDI)
Click here to download the ISTD Level 3 DDI Syllabus PDF
Entry criteria: 17 years of age within the year registered
|
Unit level |
Unit No. |
Content |
NLH |
Credits |
|
All units at level 3 |
1 |
Current FDI Unit 1 Observation & Understanding of Learning Techniques |
100 |
10 |
|
2 |
Current FDI Unit 2 Promotion of Health and Safety in Dance |
100 |
10 |
|
3 |
Intermediate practical examination (in the relevant genre) |
280 |
28 |
|
4 |
Current FDI Units 4 and 5 – Dance Practice – which have been amalgamated into one unit |
200 |
20 |
Revised Level 4 qualification – Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education (DDE)
Click here to download the ISTD Level 4 DDE Syllabus PDF
Entry criteria: FDI or DDI qualification in the relevant genre and 18 years of age within the year registered
|
Unit level |
Unit No. |
Content |
NLH |
Credits |
|
5 |
1, 2 |
Current CDE Module 1 – Teaching Skills, units 1 and 3 amalgamated into one unit |
450 |
45 |
|
4 |
3 |
Current FDI Unit 3 Lifespan Development (N.B. current topics 5 & 10 have been removed) |
120 |
12 |
|
4 |
4 |
Current CDE Units 6 and 7 – Dance Practice – which have been amalgamated into one unit |
200 |
20 |
|
4 |
5 |
Background Unit (greater option of subject and assessment methods) – to be completed once only |
150 |
15 |
NLH = Notional Learning Hours i.e. guided teaching time plus private study
Credits = Credits within the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)