Sorry to hijack your thread, but im also going to be taking that course this year, so im looking for info on it to

Not quite the same, but I did a BTEC national diploma in Audio production and music technology several moons ago.

If its anything like mine was, you will love it. Midi, recording, computers, sequencing, live stuff- the whole shebang.

If its the same as mine in regards to it being the equivalent of 'A' levels, then most unis will accpet it for entry onto a degree course in music tech or similar, which again is what I did.

Go visit the college, get a prosepectus and have a look around- will be more info in the course guide.
And sign up v early- these courses tend to have small classes and numbers, and fill up very quickly. You may find its too late to get on one for this sept.

Yea i have done a national diploma in Computer Science. It was ok, but we learned alot of useless stuff. Made me realise that I wanted to do something different, and music seemed the perfect option to combine the 2 things i enjoy, it's just I want to start learning about the studio environment rather than just carry on producing on home PC.

I wouldn't of thought it was equivalent to an A-Level is it? The one I'm looking at is only part time, like 5 hours a week.

Project 7, were you looking to do full time course or part time ?

I'd love to do an apprenticeship and do one day a week at college, but I have a feeling that will be hard to find, that doesn't require too much travel each day. I'll have to find out though.

Oh btw Project I have found a specification .pdf that gives all the info on the course you want. I'll PM you.

Currently studying a BTEC National Diploma In Music Technology.

Its like 3 A-Levels but higher, get a distinction and its similar to getting three A* alevels.

Bascially Midi, DJing, Sampling, Promotion, Live Sound etc.