Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports

What you'll be able to do

• Discuss and explain the crucial role of audio-visual production within a dynamic live esports environment.
• Develop a detailed audio-visual production strategy in direct response to a specific esports brief, outlining key objectives and approaches.
• Use industry-standard equipment and techniques to effectively implement the audio-visual production strategy for a live esports event, ensuring high-quality output.
• Evaluate the outcomes of an audio-visual production from a live esports event, assessing its effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the importance of branding and sponsorship in the esports industry and their contribution to the success of a team, player, or organisation, considering the financial and reputational benefits.
• Explore different branding and sponsorship opportunities in the esports industry to develop effective proposals, considering target audience, brand alignment, and return on investment.
• Design a branding and sponsorship campaign that aligns with the values and goals of a team, player, or organisation, incorporating creative concepts and measurable objectives.
• Evaluate the ethical implications of branding and sponsorship campaigns using appropriate metrics and tools, considering issues such as responsible advertising, data privacy, and fair competition.

What you'll be able to do

• Investigate coaching theories and models to analyse and improve performance in esports contexts.
• Employ a range of communication and relationship management skills in coaching interactions to increase player engagement and motivation.
• Deliver a series of coaching sessions incorporating a range of coaching models, techniques, and psychological approaches, to support individuals and teams in achieving their objectives.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, and self-awareness in a range of coaching practice sessions to improve player performance and foster a positive training environment.

What you'll be able to do

• Explore the purpose of content and format used in the esports industry, analysing different types of content and their effectiveness in engaging audiences.
• Prepare a content creation plan for a small online campaign using industry-standard procedures, including defining target audience, setting objectives, and selecting appropriate channels.
• Produce assets to use in an online campaign using industry-standard techniques, such as video editing, graphic design, and copywriting.
• Evaluate the assets created for an online campaign in response to targeted audience feedback and self-reflection, identifying areas for improvement and refinement.

What you'll be able to do

• Discuss how creative narratives and direction are effectively used in existing esports media products to communicate specific intentions and messages.
• Define a clear and compelling creative narrative and direction for a new esports media product, based on thorough research, that effectively communicates the intended message.
• Plan the overall direction of an esports media product, ensuring it effectively communicates a defined and consistent creative narrative to the target audience.
• Develop a professional directorial portfolio of pre-production and post-production materials that clearly illustrates the creative narrative and direction for a specific esports media product.

What you'll be able to do

• Evaluate the impact of key emerging technologies for improving esports performance, considering their potential benefits and limitations.
• Investigate the contribution of an emerging technology as a tool to support esports organisations and/or events, analysing its practical applications and effectiveness.
• Assess the importance of legal, ethical and societal implications when selecting emerging technologies in an esports organisation, considering data privacy, accessibility, and responsible innovation.
• Discuss feasibility and sustainability factors when adopting emerging technologies in an esports organisation, considering cost, infrastructure requirements, and long-term viability.

What you'll be able to do

• Explore the role of entrepreneurs within the context of invention, innovation and enterprise
• Identify the key drivers and influences that can impact on esports
• Develop a business plan for a given esports opportunity
• Present an esports business plan that is supported by data-driven evidence

What you'll be able to do

• Examine the functions of key stakeholders within the esports ecosystem, considering their roles and responsibilities.
• Analyse the interrelation between key stakeholders in the esports ecosystem, explaining how they interact and influence each other.
• Compare the value of the esports industry to traditional sports, highlighting key differences in revenue streams, audience engagement, and market dynamics.
• Evaluate the potential impact of the esports industry on the broader esports ecosystem, considering its influence on stakeholders and market trends.
• Analyse the challenges facing the esports ecosystem, such as regulatory issues, player welfare, and market volatility.
• Evaluate the opportunities for structural change in the esports ecosystem, considering potential improvements in governance, revenue models, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Assess strategies for improving sustainability within the esports ecosystem, considering long-term viability and responsible practices.
• Evaluate strategies for improving monetisation within the esports ecosystem, considering diverse revenue streams and value creation.
• Explore employment opportunities within the esports ecosystem, identifying various roles and career paths.
• Develop a strategic career action plan for pursuing employment opportunities within the esports ecosystem, outlining goals, skills development, and networking strategies.

What you'll be able to do

• Examine various research methodologies and approaches as part of the research process to maximise research impact
• Develop a research proposal, including a supporting literature review, relevant to the esports sector
• Conduct and analyse research relevant to esports to generate findings for key stakeholders
• Communicate the outcomes of a research project that meet the project aim to identified stakeholders

What you'll be able to do

• Analyse ethical principles and their application in the esports industry
• Evaluate ethical dilemmas in esports, employing decision-making frameworks to make informed and responsible choices
• Develop strategies to promote fair play and positive player behaviour in esports
• Investigate ethics and integrity in esports organisations through effective stakeholder management and collaboration

What you'll be able to do

• Review the essential logistical and marketing requirements for planning a successful esports event.
• Discuss the key logistical, technical, and financial challenges that may arise when planning an esports event.
• Plan and budget for an esports event, considering a defined target audience and specific objectives.
• Implement the esports event plan and manage the budget effectively to meet the set objectives.

What you'll be able to do

• Analyse the financial aspects of esports events and productions to identify areas for improving profitability.
• Develop a comprehensive financial plan for an esports event or production, taking into account all relevant regulations and contractual obligations.
• Evaluate various income generation opportunities for esports events to maximise overall income and revenue streams.
• Analyse and apply techniques to effectively monitor and control expenses throughout the entire lifecycle of esports events or productions.

What you'll be able to do

• Investigate the purpose and impact of game analytics for individuals, teams and organisations within the esports sector.
• Explore the key components of game data collection methods and statistical techniques used to gather data when analysing individual or team performance in esports.
• Conduct in-game analysis for an individual or team in esports to identify areas for improvement and enhance future performance.
• Report feedback and insights derived from game analysis to an individual or team in esports, providing actionable recommendations for future development.

What you'll be able to do

• Assess the design philosophies in existing esports games and how they enhance the user experience
• Develop a design philosophy for an esports game that meets identified objectives
• Produce designs for an esports game based on a design philosophy to meet user needs
• Pitch an esports game design based on a design philosophy and respond to audience feedback

What you'll be able to do

• Analyse emerging trends in the global esports market, and determine their implications for future prospects for businesses.
• Investigate emerging global esports markets in terms of growth potential, using market research methodologies.
• Develop a comprehensive global business strategy for an esports organisation that effectively meets identified business needs.
• Evaluate the impact of globalisation on organisations operating in the esports industry, in order to mitigate potential challenges.

What you'll be able to do

• Analyse the key governance structures and organisations that operate within the esports industry.
• Assess the ethical considerations and challenges associated with governing competitive esports effectively.
• Design a comprehensive esports governance framework, including licensing and event organisation procedures suitable for both national and international application.
• Examine strategies to promote integrity, fair competition, and ethical conduct in esports events.

What you'll be able to do

• Investigate areas of improvement within esports in relation to factors of esports performance, such as training methodologies, nutrition, and mental wellbeing.
• Apply a holistic needs assessment on an esports environment to support an organisation’s performance, considering the physical, psychological, and social needs of the players and staff.
• Develop a proposal for a high performance environment for an esports organisation, including recommendations for infrastructure, equipment, and support services.
• Evaluate environmental factors that support optimising an esports organisation’s performance, such as lighting, acoustics, and ergonomics.

What you'll be able to do

• Discuss the potential barriers that special populations may encounter when participating and competing in esports
• Investigate a variety of planning requirements and considerations when coaching special populations in esports
• Review the scope of existing esports provision and coaching programmes specifically designed for special populations
• Design an inclusive esports coaching session tailored for a specific special population, with the aim of improving their performance

What you'll be able to do

• Examine the various roles within an esports broadcast, detailing the responsibilities associated with each role.
• Explain the function of the phonatory system and describe methods to enhance and preserve its quality for on-air performance.
• Develop relevant storylines for an esports broadcast to inform the performance of an on-air talent role.
• Perform a live on-air talent performance, demonstrating clear communication and collaborative skills to entertain and engage the audience.

What you'll be able to do

• Conduct small-scale research to investigate the growth and diversity within the esports industry.
• Identify how data analytics can be utilised to inform and enhance esports growth and diversity initiatives.
• Develop a practical solution for a given esports project brief, addressing specific requirements and challenges.
• Present data-driven findings from an esports project, communicating insights and recommendations effectively.

What you'll be able to do

• Evaluate a range of interpersonal communication skills for personal development planning in the esports industry, considering the importance of active listening, empathy, and clear articulation.
• Evaluate a range of transferable communication skills for personal development planning in the esports industry, considering the importance of written communication, presentation skills, and digital literacy.
• Apply critical reasoning in the design of an esports seminar, ensuring logical flow, evidence-based arguments, and clear conclusions.
• Apply problem solving in the design of an esports seminar, addressing potential challenges, identifying solutions, and adapting to unforeseen circumstances.
• Apply critical reasoning in the delivery of an esports seminar, responding to questions, addressing concerns, and engaging with the audience.
• Apply problem solving in the delivery of an esports seminar, managing time, adapting to audience feedback, and resolving technical issues.
• Discuss the importance of team working in different esports environments, considering the roles, responsibilities, and communication dynamics within teams.
• Discuss the impact of effective leadership in different esports environments, considering the influence of leaders on team performance, morale, and cohesion.
• Examine the need for continuing professional development (CPD) within the esports industry, considering the rapid pace of change and the need for ongoing learning.
• Examine the role of continuing professional development (CPD) within the esports industry for higher-level learning, considering the benefits of advanced qualifications, specialised training, and industry certifications.

What you'll be able to do

• Apply design principles to create visually appealing esports sets, considering elements such as colour, composition, and focal points.
• Apply design techniques to create functional esports sets, considering factors such as ergonomics, accessibility, and safety.
• Incorporate branding elements into esports set design, ensuring consistency with the team's identity and visual style.
• Incorporate team-specific aesthetics into esports set design, reflecting the team's personality, values, and fan base.
• Integrate interactivity into esports set design, creating engaging experiences for players and viewers.
• Integrate augmented reality into esports set design, enhancing the visual appeal and functionality of the set.
• Integrate sustainability practices into esports set design, using eco-friendly materials and minimising environmental impact.
• Integrate eco-friendly practices into esports set design, promoting responsible resource management and waste reduction.
• Identify collaboration opportunities with technical teams to seamlessly integrate lighting systems in esports sets, ensuring optimal visibility and atmosphere.
• Identify collaboration opportunities with technical teams to seamlessly integrate audio systems in esports sets, providing clear and immersive sound experiences.
• Identify collaboration opportunities with technical teams to seamlessly integrate video systems in esports sets, delivering high-quality visuals and dynamic content.

What you'll be able to do

• Investigate the skill requirements of a high-performance athlete/team in a selected esport, identifying the key technical and cognitive abilities needed for success.
• Investigate the tactical requirements of a high-performance athlete/team in a selected esport, analysing the strategic decision-making and game-play strategies employed.
• Discuss the importance of effective leadership when building successful esports teams, considering the role of the captain, coach, and other leadership figures.
• Discuss the importance of effective management when building successful esports teams, considering the organisational structure, resource allocation, and team dynamics.
• Develop a performance profiling system to assess the key requirements of a selected esport, including relevant metrics and evaluation criteria.
• Apply the performance profiling system to assess individual athletes and teams, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Analyse the performance of a selected esports athlete/team in preparation for a competitive event, identifying areas for tactical and strategic adjustments.
• Evaluate the performance of a selected esports athlete/team, providing constructive feedback and recommendations for future improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Discuss the diverse communities within the esports ecosystem, highlighting their distinctive attributes, functions, and roles.
• Investigate the social dynamics and structures that shape and influence esports communities.
• Assess the social factors that contribute to community formation and development within the esports industry.
• Evaluate the impact of communities on player engagement, fan culture, and the success of esports organisations.

What you'll be able to do

• Analyse the key concepts, features, and uses of social media in relation to esports stakeholders, including teams, players, and fans.
• Discuss the role of social media management in esports, and evaluate the impact of content on an esports audience's engagement and perception.
• Design an esports social media strategy, based on a specific esports client need and thorough audience research, to achieve defined objectives.
• Prepare a content plan in response to an esports brief, outlining the types of content, posting schedule, and target audience for each piece.

What you'll be able to do

• Analyse the key features and functionalities of various streaming platforms to enable effective platform evaluation and selection
• Design a comprehensive streaming workflow for an esports event, considering all aspects of streaming and broadcasting
• Implement an optimised streaming broadcast using industry-standard software and techniques
• Evaluate the performance of the optimised streaming broadcast across a range of platforms and technologies, identifying areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Analyse how logistics, can be used to improve the operational efficiency of an esports team
• Demonstrate how the features of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software can be utilised to organise team logistics
• Design a range of strategies for long-term financial stability and growth of esports teams
• Recommend a range of measures for sustainable practices in team logistics to increase team longevity

What you'll be able to do

• Examine the role of psychology in the development of esports performers, considering various psychological factors and their impact on performance.
• Discuss how coaches can influence the psychological readiness of esports performers through different coaching techniques and strategies.
• Explore the psychological state of an esports individual or team, analysing factors such as motivation, stress, and team dynamics.
• Deliver a psychological skills training programme to improve esports performance, incorporating techniques such as goal setting, visualisation, and stress management.

What you'll be able to do

• Review the different esports tournament formats, such as single elimination, double elimination, and round robin, to understand their structures and rules.
• Determine the suitability of different esports tournament formats for any given event, considering factors such as the number of participants, time constraints, and desired level of competition.
• Apply a range of decision-making principles when resolving conflicts in esports tournaments, ensuring fairness, impartiality, and adherence to the rules.
• Apply a range of decision-making principles when enforcing rules in esports tournaments, maintaining order, preventing cheating, and upholding the integrity of the competition.
• Recommend improvements to referee training programmes to enhance their knowledge of the rules, conflict resolution skills, and ability to make fair and consistent decisions.
• Recommend improvements to referee protocols to improve future tournaments, ensuring clear communication, efficient procedures, and effective enforcement of the rules.
• Develop comprehensive strategies to detect cheating in esports tournaments, utilising technology, data analysis, and human observation.
• Develop comprehensive strategies to prevent cheating in esports tournaments, implementing preventative measures, educating participants, and enforcing strict penalties.
• Develop comprehensive strategies to detect match-fixing in esports tournaments, monitoring betting patterns, analysing player performance, and investigating suspicious activity.
• Develop comprehensive strategies to prevent match-fixing in esports tournaments, implementing integrity programmes, educating participants, and collaborating with law enforcement agencies.
• Develop comprehensive strategies to address other integrity breaches in esports tournaments, such as doping, harassment, and discrimination, ensuring a safe and fair environment for all participants.

What you'll be able to do

• Analyse the theoretical foundations of well-being, health and lifestyle for athletes during training and competition, with specific reference to esports.
• Utilise analytical techniques to assess and interpret health data for esports athletes, identifying potential areas of concern.
• Explore strategies and intervention techniques designed to enhance well-being and promote a healthy lifestyle among esports athletes.
• Implement well-being programmes and interventions for esports athletes, aiming to improve overall performance and reduce the risk of health-related issues.