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Name of subject or course NOT OPTIONAL

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Qualification Level and

Examination Board EDEXCEL iGCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

How is the course assessed?

2x Terminal examinations:

Paper 1: 2 hrs 15 mins- Reading and Writing from

unseen texts and Anthology texts (60 marks)

Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins- Reading and writing from

Anthology texts (30 marks)

NB: Papers are not tiered all students have the full

range of marks (up to A*) to aim for.

Next Summer results will be graded 9-1 with 4 being

considered a C grade equivalent.

Paper 1 Section A

AO2 Reading read and understand texts with insight and

engagement

develop and sustain interpretations of writers’ ideas

and perspectives

understand and make some evaluation of how

writers use linguistic and structural devices to

achieve their effects

Paper 1 Section B Range of writing: explore, imagine, entertain, argue,

persuade, advise, inform, explain, describe

AO3 Writing

communicate clearly and appropriately, using and

adapting forms for different readers and purposes

organise ideas into sentences, paragraphs and

whole texts using a variety of linguistic and

structural features

use a range of sentence structures effectively, with

accurate punctuation and spelling

Paper 2

Question 1 – Reading Main Assessment Objective: • read with insight

Supporting Assessment Objectives:

• develop and sustain interpretations of texts

• select material appropriate to purpose • understand and evaluate how writers use linguistic

and structural devices to achieve their effects

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Question 2 - Writing Question 2 (a) Range of writing: argue/persuade/advise

Assessment Objectives:

• communicate clearly and imaginatively using and

adapting forms for different readers and purposes

• organise ideas into sentences, paragraphs and

whole texts

• use a range of sentence structures effectively, with

accurate punctuation and spelling.

Study of a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts from

an Anthology provided by the examination board will

form a core part of study, as well as practicing writing

techniques and styles.

Pre-prepared passages are part of the final exams.

Annotation and notes are made in the Anthologies and

revised by the student in preparation for the exam.

Reading of a wide variety of non-fiction extracts to

build the necessary skills for the examination.

NO COURSEWORK

Any additional information or

requirements

Although all learning materials are provided by the

school, students are advised to purchase highlighters to

help with the study of the Anthology texts.

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Name of subject or course

ENGLISH LITERATURE


Examination Board

AQA GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE

(First Teaching September 2015)


THROUGH TWO TERMINAL EXAMINATIONS

After two years all examinations are closed book. It is a demanding but extremely rewarding course and;

whilst not officially an option subject, is not geared to

all students: Parental consultation with teachers is

advised.

PAPER 1: Shakespeare and the 19th

Century Novel

(1hr 45 minutes) 40%

● Section A: 1 Question on a Shakespeare Play

(Teacher Choice)

● Section B: 1 Question on 19th

Century Novel

(Teacher Choice)

PAPER 2: Modern Texts and Poetry (2hrs 15 minutes) 60%

● Section A: Modern Text – 1 Essay Question

● Section B: Poetry – 1 Comparison Question

● Section C: Unseen Poetry – 1 Comparison Question

What is the content of the course?

● Reading a variety of literature texts

(Prose/Drama/Poetry) across a wide variety of

genres from the 19th

to 21st Centuries.

● Critically evaluating these texts and using relevant

textual detail.

● Comparing texts with regard to impact on the

reader; use of language; social context.

● Literal and inferential comprehension.

Choices of texts are varied and are decided on by the

Class Teacher based on the class they are teaching.

Examples of Shakespeare texts include:

● Macbeth

● Romeo and Juliet

● Julius Caesar

19th

Century novel choices include:

● Great Expectations

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● Frankenstein

● Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Modern texts include the choices:

● Blood Brothers

● Lord of the Flies

● Animal Farm

Poetry: These will be taken from an anthology

provided by the School and will involve the study of a

set of 15 themed poems (any of which could appear in

the exam).

One cluster will be chosen by the Class Teacher from a

choice of themes:

● Love and Relationships

● Power and Conflict.


requirements

This course will require a great deal of independent

reading and study as the amount of texts is large and

the content is challenging.

Not all students will necessarily be entered for the

Literature course; decisions are based on student

ability/attitude and teacher consultation.

Whilst English Literature is a full GCSE it, is not the

English Language qualification required by Further

Education.

English Literature is an ideal stepping stone to A-Level

Literature.

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MATHEMATICS


Examination Board

PEARSON EDEXCEL INTERNATIONAL GCSE

IN MATHEMATICS

(Specification A) (4MA1)


This Edexcel International GCSE qualification is

comprised of two externally assessed papers.

Students are entered at either Foundation Tier or

Higher Tier.

For the foundation tier, each of the two papers are

weighted at 50% of the qualification and targeted at

grades 5–1 (equivalent to grade C - G).

For the higher tier, each of the two papers are weighted

at 50% of the qualification and targeted at grades 9–4

with 3 allowed (equivalent of A* - C with D allowed)

Each paper is assessed through a two hour examination

set and marked by Edexcel.

Both papers allow use of a calculator.

The total number of marks for each paper is 100.

Each paper will have equal marks available for each of

the targeted grades.

Each paper will assess the full range of targeted grades

at Foundation/Higher Tier.


Knowledge, Skills and Understanding This Edexcel International GCSE in Mathematics

(Specification A) requires students to demonstrate

application and understanding of the following.

Number

● Use numerical skills in a purely mathematical way

and in real-life situations.

Algebra

● Use letters as equivalent to numbers and as

variables.

● Understand the distinction between expressions,

equations and formulae.

● Use algebra to set up and solve problems.

● Demonstrate manipulative skills.

● Construct and use graphs.

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Geometry ● Use properties of angles.

● Understand a range of transformations.

● Work within the metric system.

● Understand ideas of space and shape.

● Use ruler, compasses and protractor appropriately.

Statistics

● Understand basic ideas of statistical averages. ● Use a range of statistical techniques. ● Use basic ideas of probability.

Students should be able to demonstrate problem-

solving skills by translating problems in mathematical

or non-mathematical contexts into a process or a series

of mathematical processes. Students should be able to

demonstrate mathematical reasoning skills by:

● Making deductions and drawing conclusions from

mathematical information.

● Constructing chains of reasoning.

● Presenting arguments and proofs.

● Interpreting and communicating information

accurately.


requirements

GCSE Maths is a required qualification for further

study in many areas. For those wishing to study

mathematical, scientific, economics based subjects, a

good GCSE grade is essential. Grade A is a

requirement for entry to The Sixth Form Centre to

study Maths/Further Maths at A-Level.

At University most degree level courses require

applicants to have a minimum grade C qualification in

Maths, regardless of the subject being studied.

Elements of Maths are used in all careers. Some fields

require daily and skilled use of mathematical concepts,

such as science, business and accountancy.

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NOT OPTIONAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION


Examination Board N/a



Year 10 and Year 11

The emphasis here is to introduce to the students a

range of activities they may consider continuing after

leaving School.

A list of between 10 and 12 sports are offered

depending on the staff timetabled for this lesson:

● Badminton

● Basketball

● Climbing

● Fitness

● Five-a-Side Football

● Indoor Hockey

● Outdoor Pursuits

● Sailing

● Squash

● Table Tennis

● Volleyball

● Water Polo

● Weight Training

Students will complete six of the courses from their top

selections.

The groups are mixed for most sports in Years 10 and

11.


requirements

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PREPARATION FOR WORKING

LIFE

Qualification Level and Examination Board

AQA LEVEL 1 (broadly equivalent to attainment of a

GCSE Short Course at Foundation Tier)

AQA LEVEL 2 (broadly equivalent to attainment of a

GCSE Short Course at Higher Tier)


External Examination: 80% of overall assessment.

Internal Assessment: 20% of overall assessment

The delivery of this course will take broadly the same

amount of time as a GCSE Short course


Examination (80%) - 1½ hrs

Section A – multiple choice answers (10 marks) Section B – short sentence answers (20 marks)

Section C – longer, structured answers (50 marks)

In the more open-ended questions in Section C of the

examination paper, candidates will be expected to show

greater analysis, explanation and interpretation and be able to

make links between different aspects of subject content. This

will also provide an opportunity for candidate to practice

their critical understanding of familiar and unfamiliar

situations.

Coursework (20%)

Candidates are required to produce:

A letter of application for a job or course to accompany a

Curriculum Vitae (5 marks)

A Curriculum Vitae (5 marks)

Notes on Interview preparation (10 marks)


requirements

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NOT OPTIONAL RELIGIOUS STUDIES


Examination Board

AN INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ETHICS

GCSE SHORT COURSE


One written paper taken at the end of the course.

Exam Length: 1 hr 30 minutes


There are 5 units covered over two years:

Personal and Family Issues ● Christian views on the meaning and purpose of sexual

relationships, taking account of the diversity of ethical

positions within Christianity

● Christian teachings about the benefits and challenges of

marriage and divorce, taking account of the diversity of

ethical positions within Christianity.

Matters of Life and Death ● The debate about abortion, taking account of social,

political, biblical, Church and other ethical viewpoints

● The views of pro-life and pro-choice groups

● The debate about euthanasia, taking account of social,

political, biblical, Church and other ethical viewpoints

● The debate about capital punishment, taking account of

social, political, biblical, Church and other ethical

viewpoints

● The issues of repentance, forgiveness, justice and

restorative justice.

Care for the Environment ● The debate about the environment, taking account of the

meaning and purpose of Christian stewardship, animal

rights and conservation issues.

Equality ● The issue of social justice

● The Christian’s responsibility towards disadvantaged

groups

● Issues arising from racism and discrimination

● Biblical and Church opinions on racism and

discrimination, and practical ways that Christians try to

combat racism

● Christian attitudes towards other religions

● The question of religious diversity in schools and the

contribution of religion to community cohesion.

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War and Peace The debate about pacifism, taking account of different

religious and ethical viewpoints The Just War tradition.


requirements

The students develop the following skills during the course

that are transferable to a wide range of post-16 and further

education courses

Describe, explain and analyse, using knowledge and

understanding; and

Use evidence and reasoned argument to express and

evaluate personal responses, informed insights and

differing viewpoints.

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SCIENCE


Examination Board

EDEXCEL IGCSE SCIENCE (SINGLE AWARD)

4SS0


Three papers - 1 x Biology, 1 x Chemistry, 1 x Physics

are assessed by:

● Written examination: 1 hour 10 minutes

● 60 marks

● 33.3% of GCSE

Questions - multiple-choice, short-answer, calculations

and extended open-response questions.


Biology

The nature and variety of living organisms Structure and functions in living organisms Reproduction and inheritance Ecology and the environment Use of biological resources

Chemistry

Principles of chemistry Inorganic chemistry Physical chemistry Organic chemistry

Physics

Forces and motion Electricity Waves Energy resources and energy transfers Solids, liquids and gases Magnetism and electromagnetism Radioactivity and particles Astrophysics


requirements

The qualification will be graded on a 9-point scale:

1 to 9, where 9 is the best grade and 4 is roughly

equivalent to a C.

Papers are not tiered; all students have the full range

of marks (up to grade 9) to aim for.

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ART


Examination Board

OCR ART AND DESIGN GCSE (9-1)


Component % of GCSE (9-1)

UNIT A01 A02 A03 A04 TOTA

L

UNIT 1:

(Coursework)

Art and

Design

Portfoli

o

15 15 15 15 60%

UNIT 2: (Examination)

Art and

Design

OCR

Set Task

10 10 10 10 40%

25

%

25

%

25

%

25

%

100%

Assessment Objectives Learners are expected to demonstrate their ability to:

A01 DEVELOP IDEAS

● Develop their ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.

A02 EXPLORE AND REFINE IDEAS

● Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.

A03 RECORD IDEAS

● Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.

A04 PRESENT A RESPONSE

● Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions

and demonstrates understanding of visual language.


UNIT 1: PORTFOLIO (COURSEWORK)

Students need to produce a portfolio of work for this unit that

demonstrates a personal response to starting points, briefs, scenarios

or stimuli. A portfolio is formed from work that is produced in

response to the starting point. The portfolio should provide evidence

of meeting all assessment objectives; this includes research,

preparatory and developmental studies, and their outcome(s).

For the purposes of assessment, students will provide evidence of all

the assessment objectives through the careful selection and

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presentation of their work. The portfolio should be viewed as a whole and judgements regarding the extent to which all of the

assessment objectives have been met should be made across the

portfolio as a whole.

UNIT 2: SET TASK

For this unit, an exam paper will be given to students any time on or

after 2nd

January. Centres may determine the amount of time for

preparatory study prior to candidates undertaking their supervised,

ten hour set task.

The OCR-set task will give students a choice of starting points in the

form of written themes. From this paper, candidates are expected to

choose one starting point for which they will generate an appropriate

personal response for assessment and moderation.

Planning and preparation

Students are given a preparatory period during which they will

research, plan and develop ideas for their own personal response to

the starting point or brief they have chosen.

All work must be completed by the designated finishing time set by

the centre. This deadline, along with dates and deadlines for

preparatory work and the supervised ten hour OCR-set task, must be

set by centres in order to facilitate the completion of marking and

internal standardisation by the deadline May.

Realising intentions

Students will have up to ten hours in which to independently realise

their personal response. Students are required to provide evidence of

all assessment objectives in response to their chosen starting point,

brief, scenario or stimulus, within a supervised ten hour time limit. It

is expected that during this supervised ten hour period, students will

realise their intentions to produce a finished final outcome. All

selected work produced for the OCR-set task, including the research,

planning and development work produced in the preparatory period

must be submitted for assessment and moderation.

Learners are required to choose one or more area(s) of study:

● Drawing ● Installation ● Lens-/Light-based media ● Mixed-media ● Land art ● Printing ● Painting ● Sculpture


requirements

If you enjoy any aspect of Art or want to learn a new skill for a

college course, then OCR is for you. This course requires you to be

hardworking and dedicated towards you achieving work to the best of

your abilities.

N.B. Students should only pick Art or Photography, not both.

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CARING FOR CHILDREN


Examination Board

BTEC (QCF) LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE


Level 2 Certificate is a double award and is equivalent

to 2 GCSE’s at A*-C Grade.

The course consists of 4 units which are internally

assessed unit by unit and moderated by an external

examiner. There is no final written examination.


Learners will build log books to record observations,

group and individual work. Opportunities to visit

Primary Schools and talks from visiting professionals

will provide learners with further evidence

opportunities as they progress through the units:

Unit 1 – Communication Skills (30 hours)

Unit 2 – Books, Stories, Poems and Rhymes for

Children (30 hours)

Unit 3 – Planning for the Physical and Emotional Care

Needs of Children (30 hours)

Unit 4 – Creative Activities for Young Children (30

hours)

Learners have the opportunity to develop and apply

knowledge and understanding of the development and

care of children from 0-5 years. The course encourages

critical thinking and resource management skills.


requirements

This course would appeal to those interested in

pursuing a career in Nursing, Social Work, Teaching,

Dietetics, Community Support work and Childcare

practitioner. It also equips students with transferable

skills and the ability to critically analyse as well as

undertake creative projects.

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DRAMA


Examination Board WJEC GCSE DRAMA


The course is assessed in the following sections:

Unit 1 – Devised Drama (Practical) This unit is worth 40%.

Unit 2 – Devised Drama Report (Written) This unit is worth 20%.

Unit 3 – Scripted Examination (Practical) This unit is worth 20%.

Unit 4 – Written Examination (Written) This unit is worth 20%.


The course is assessed in the following sections:

Unit 1 – Devised Drama (Practical) In this unit students devise and perform their own

performance based on a stimulus provided by the exam

board, this could be a song, play, poem or picture.

Unit 2 – Devised Drama Report (Written) In this unit students need to submit a written report

examining the rehearsal and performance process for

the devised performance they have produced. This

piece of coursework is 1,500 words.

Unit 3 – Scripted Examination (Practical) In this unit students will perform a scripted

performance to an external examiner. This must be a

piece from a published play-text.

Unit 4 – Written Examination (Written) In this unit students will sit a written examination. The

examination content includes a written response on the

students’ scripted exam and exam questions on a set

text.


requirements

It is imperative that students opting to take GCSE

Drama maintain an excellent attendance. Although

students are marked individually in every unit it is still

of the upmost important that students attend every

lesson and a large amount of the course requires

students to work in groups.

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FOOD AND COOKERY


Examination Board

VCERT LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE (NCFE)


This qualification is equivalent to the points gained for

1 GCSE at grade A* - C.

Level 2 certificates are awarded as a Pass, Merit,

Distinction and Distinction*

Units 1 & 2 - Internally assessed through a portfolio of

evidence.

Unit 3 - Externally set and marked exam paper which

lasts for 2 hours.

Unit 4 - Internally assessed portfolio of evidence in the

form of annotated diagrams, photographs,

observational checklists, witness statements and

annotated recipes.


There are 4 component units which make up the

qualification:

Unit 1 – Preparing to Cook (30hrs guided learning)

Unit 2 – Understanding Food (30hrs guided learning)

Unit 3 – Exploring Balanced Diets (30hrs guided

learning)

Unit 4 – Plan and Produce Dishes to Meet a Brief

(30hrs learning)

A further area of study is the NVQ Catering Course.

Progression opportunities to employment and training

are wide and varied, including trainee chef, waiting

staff, bar work, catering assistant to hotel manager.


requirements

Students electing for this option should be interested in

practical food preparation to restaurant standard as well

as in undertaking written planning and research for it

which includes nutrition, costings and time-planning.

Ingredients for practical lessons will be provided in

exchange for a student contribution. However, where

students are producing their own recipes for assessment

purposes, it is their responsibility to source and supply

the ingredients.

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FRENCH


Examination Board AQA GCSE FRENCH


GCSE French has a Foundation Tier (Grades 1–5) and

a Higher Tier (Grades 4–9).

Students must take all four question papers at the same

tier at the end of Year 11.

25% Spoken (7-12 minute examination)

25% Written examination

25% Reading examination

25% Listening examination


Students study all of the following themes on which the

assessments are based.

Theme 1: Identity and Culture

Theme 2: Local, National, International and Global

Areas of Interest

Theme 3: Current and Future Study and Employment


requirements

The French GCSE Course would be useful for those

students who want to go on to further education or

pursue careers in law, finance or tourism.

In the last 4 years, successful students have studied

languages at A level and IB at the Grammar School.

The Studio AQA GCSE coursebook has been adopted

by all 3 High Schools. In addition, the MFL

department uses websites to target individual skills.

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GEOGRAPHY


CAMBRIDGE IGCSE GEOGRAPHY


Two written examinations sat at the end of Year 11:

Paper 1: 45% Geographical Themes - 1 hour 45 minutes

Candidates answer three questions, each worth 25 marks.

The paper has three sections and each section will be based

on Themes 1, 2 or 3. Candidates must answer one question

from each section.

Paper 2: 27.5% Geographical Skills -1 hour 30 minutes

Candidates answer all the questions. The paper is based on

testing the interpretation and analysis of geographical

information, decision making and the application of

graphical and other techniques as appropriate. The

questions will not require specific information about places

but will require the use of a 1:25 000 or 1:50 000 map with

a key.

Paper 3: Coursework 27.5% Centre-based assessment

Teachers set one school-based assignment of up to 2000

words. It is completed as a coursework project in class

during the Summer Term of Year 10.


Theme 1 - Population & Settlement:

● Population & Migration ● Population Structure ● Settlements ● Urban Settlements ● Urbanisation Theme 2 – Natural Environment:

● Earthquakes & Volcanoes ● Rivers ● Coasts ● Weather ● Climate & Natural Vegetation Theme 3 – Economic Development:

● Industry ● Tourism ● Energy ● Water ● Environmental Risks of Economic Development.


requirements

Geography at GCSE offers the opportunity to learn about a

variety of interesting and diverse topics around the world.

It is useful for careers within Tourism and Travel

Industries, Environmental Management, Teaching and

Local Government e.g. planning and HR.

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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION


Examination Board

GCSE GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION

ART and DESIGN

(Full Course)


UNIT 1: GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION PORTFOLIO

(COURSEWORK) Worth 60% runs throughout Year 10 and until January of Year

11. Students will demonstrate a personal response to starting

points, briefs or scenarios to develop skills and knowledge in

line with the assessment objectives.

UNIT 2: GRAPHICS EXAM SET TASK

Externally set assignment worth 40%. Set in January of Year

11 with a 10 hour exam in April/May of year 11. Students will

choose one of the set tasks as a starting point for which they

will generate an appropriate personal response for assessment

and moderation.

Students are given a preparatory period to research, plan and

develop ideas. All preparation work must be completed by the

designated deadline, in readiness for the ten hour set task.

Students will have up to ten supervised hours to realise their

personal response. Students are required to provide evidence of

all assessment objectives and All work produced for the set

task, including work produced in the preparatory period must

be submitted for assessment and moderation.


A01 DEVELOP IDEAS



● Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials,

techniques and processes. A03 RECORD IDEAS

● Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to

intentions as work progresses. A04 PRESENT A RESPONSE

● Present a personal and meaningful response that realises

intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual

language.

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Graphic Communication is an endorsed GCSE within the umbrella qualification of Art and Design. Students who are

excited by anything relating to graphics e.g. illustrations,

advertising, typography, logos and packaging will enjoy

developing their own ideas and working independently to

create final pieces that serve a commercial purpose, such as a

packaging design or book illustration.

Students will explore and develop drawing, printmaking,

painting and digital skills, using different media, materials and

techniques. Graphics also encourages the use of (CAD) and

computer aided manufacturing (CAM) to enable use of

equipment such as the laser cutter and 3D printer to make

commercially viable 3D outcomes. Homework is expected

throughout the course, and will be a mixture of research and

practical work to build up a sketchbook as part of the student

portfolio.

Work is not limited to one area of study and includes:

Advertising

Communication graphics

Design for print

Illustration

Interactive design (including web, app and game) Multi-

media

Package design

Signage

Typography


requirements

Graphics will suit you if you would like to use a range of

artistic skills, mixed media and materials to develop the arty

side of your personality along with technology to design and

make products. Graphics allows you to work in a completely

different environment, learning to develop whatever creative

skills you may have: drawing, 2D, 3D, photography or

CAD/CAM, whilst using media with increased creative

freedom, in a much more sophisticated way.

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HEALTH and FITNESS

(linked to PE)


Examination Board

NCFE VCERT in HEALTH and FITNESS NCFE Level 1 Certificate (GCSE D-G Equivalent)

NCFE Level 2 Certificate (GCSE A* - C Equivalent)


● 3 x Internal units (done in School)

● 1 x External examination unit

● All units are marked with either a Distinction,

Merit, Pass or Not Yet Achieved

● Students can submit work and re-submit work

(There is more than just one chance to obtain the

best possible results on this course)


Internal Assessments

● Principles of health and fitness – components of

fitness, principles of training and effects of exercise

on the body

● Healthy Lifestyles – food and physical education, diet

and nutrition, motivation and participation

● Developing a personal health and fitness programme

– fitness testing, warm ups, cool downs and an

evaluation

● Preparing and planning for health and fitness –

questions related to a health and fitness plan and how

you need to change exercise and diet to improve

performance.

Students will take part in 3 sessions a week, on top of 2

core PE sessions a week that are compulsory. The 3

sessions a week will be divided into practical and

classroom based lessons. It is likely that students will

receive at least 2 lessons of theory (classroom) a week.


requirements

The student on this course will enjoy a more practical

approach to learning, where an examination at the end of

the course does not provide a final grade. This would be

an ideal stepping stone to those students who wish to

move on to study Level 1, 2 or 3 BTEC Sports at College. This is a more vocational course, where students will

have set guidelines to write up work but the students will

have more freedom in how they undertake a task. Please do not be disillusioned, this is still a course that

requires hard work and determination to succeed. There

are many classroom based sessions and this is not an

option where you will be active and running about all of

the time. Students who wish to apply for this course must

have taken part in a wide range of extra-curricular clubs

and have no previous issues with kit and/or attendance in

PE lessons. The PE department reserve the right to move

students into another PE group/examination to suit his/her

ability.

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HISTORY


Examination Board

GCSE HISTORY B (SCHOOLS HISTORY

PROJECT)


In line with new GCSE’s grading will be on a 9-1 scale with a 9 being the highest level. A level 4 will be required entry for level 3 courses.

There are 3 TERMINAL EXAMS: Paper 1:

● British History Thematic study

● and Depth study

● 1 hour 45 minute paper

● Each study is worth 20% of total GCSE

Paper Two:

● History Around Us

● 1 hour

● 20% of total GCSE

Paper Three:

● World History Period study and Depth study

● 1 hour 45 minute paper

Each Study is worth 20% of total GCSE


British Thematic Study: The People’s Health in

Britain 1250-present day. It includes: Public Health;

Epidemics like Plague and Cholera; Living Conditions

and Modern Health Campaigns.

British Depth Study: The Elizabethans 1580-1603. It

includes: Elizabeth 1 and her Rule; Catholics, Mary

Queen of Scots and the Armada; Daily lives of the

People and Popular Culture including Theatre and

Witches.

History Around Us: This is a local site study of

Castle Cornet.

Period Study: The Making of America 1789-1900

and will include: Native Americans and the Indian

Wars; Slavery; American Civil War and American

Culture.

World Depth Study: Living Under Nazi Rule. This

will include: Hitler’s Takeover of Germany; The Terror

and Control; Role of Women and the Young; Racial

Policy, Jews and the Holocaust and Germany and the

Second World War.


requirements

The History GCSE requires that students to be

interested and enjoy the study of History. The range of

themes and topics provide a stimulating and wide

ranging study of History in Guernsey, Britain and the

wider World.

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ICT


Examination Board

AQA Technical IT Level 2

(Full GCSE Equivalent)


There are two internally-assessed units, and a third

unit that is externally assessed:

Unit 1: Understanding IT Systems (30%)

Unit 2: Creating IT Systems (30%)

Unit 3: Fundamentals of IT (written exam – 40%).

Learners will complete one of two tasks within their

chosen specialism:

Creative

create a website

create an entertainment product

Data Management

create a spreadsheet

create a database

Technical

create a home network

build and configure a PC.


All students will study all three strands but will

specialise on one aspect for the internally assessed unit.

This can be decided by each student individually to

allow the course to be tailored towards their abilities

and further education or working requirements.

CREATIVE:

Using any skills the students have in terms of creating

digital media this strand accesses areas such as video

and audio creation, interactive products and web design

meeting the requirements of a client brief. It will focus

on software such as Sony Vegas, Audacity,

Dreamweaver and the like or even enable students to

combine these skills into a cross-platform project.

DATA MANAGEMENT:

Focussing on the use of spreadsheet and database

software to track and calculate changes when handling

data, this unit is exceptionally useful for students

looking to work in an office environment. Very useful

for continued study post-16 and if students are looking

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to advance in programming or web design skills.

TECHNICAL:

Designing and building computers from the bottom up

including configurations and deployments on a

network. Students will be taught every aspect of

computer and network building ranging from how to

install internal components safely and how to

build/repair Cat5 cables all the way up to which

network configuration should be chosen for a particular

scenario.


requirements

ICT would be useful to any student as both office

basics, subject specific and creative aspects are covered

during the course. It will also cover networking and

computer design, repair and configuration for students

looking to work in the ICT industry when leaving

school. It can also be tailored to individual's needs or

interests for the second and third units to create a

unique package.

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MUSIC


Examination Board

EDEXCEL NQF BTEC LEVEL 2 AWARD AND

BTEC CERTIFICATE

(The Certificate is equivalent to 2 GCSE’S)

(The Award is equivalent to 1 GCSE)


This is a two year course that will involve up to 7 UNITS of study. The course was designed with a

vocational context within the Music Industry so has a very

practical ‘hands on’ approach to the theory and practice of

the Music Industry.

The course is made up of several Units:

External Assessment: This takes the form of a written exam and listening paper.

Unit 1: The Music Industry and Unit 8: Music and

Production Analyses.

These exams are sat throughout the course. Internal Assessment: This forms the main body of

the practical theory work and is assessed through a

course folder of assessments graded at L1, Pass, Merit

and Distinction.


This year will see the launch of the La Mare Internet

Radio Station. A professional standard Radio Studio

in which the students will launch a full schedule of

programmes across school. The BTEC Units will

feature work developing the stations launch,

programming and technical skills.

The Music Industry: Students study the Job Roles and Organisations in the Music Industry.

Managing a Music Product: La Mare’s Radio Station will be developed over the year from installation, to

creating shows and Djing/Producing. The internet

station will require students to manage and create

work and is aimed particularly at students with an

interest in technical skills. This will also be a platform

for other subjects to use and student performances will

contribute to this from the performing and ensemble

units.

Introduction to Performing: Practical Unit developing

solo and ensemble skills on an instrument or voice.

Ensemble Performance: Students form small ensembles and perform regularly as bands. This will

be showcased at a number of concerts such as ‘The

Battle of the Bands’ and Annual School Production

such as ‘Hairspray’, ‘Grease’ and ‘Our House’.

Live Sound: Learning how to create a balanced mix to a live event. This involves using a mixing desk and

graphics equalisation effects to deliver professional

sound to an audience.

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Recording: Using studio production skills to create a recording of a band. This utilises microphone

technique and software skills in a multitrack

recording.

Composing: Creating a portfolio of songs or instrumental compositions using various sequencing

and notation software.

Production and Analyses: Listening and Analysing both music and production techniques.

Optional Units can also include Sequencing, Choral

and Solo Performing.


requirements

The La Mare Music Department has a strong emphasis on

both Music Technology and Traditional Musical skills.

This is assisted by a fully kitted Recording Studio and 18

IPADS. The music classrooms include practice spaces for

traditional instruments as well as 13 Mac Minis, Midi

Keyboards, drums and guitars.

The La Mare Internet Radio Station is becoming a central

hub for the production and technical skills on the BTec.

This is installed early 2017.

Technical skills and live performing are at the centre of

this course so students are encouraged to work on a

practical instrument or have a strong understanding of

technical production skills.

Music Technology is a strong part of the course so good

computer skills are required and students are encouraged

where possible to build up their own instrument or

computer hardware.

The Department has several performance opportunities

that students are encouraged to be involved in including

The Battle of the Bands and School Musical.

Students are also encouraged when choosing this course to

consider learning with the Guernsey Music Services or

acquire additional music lessons on the island.

A strong interest in the Music Industry is required as this

course differs from GCSE in its vocational and modern

approach to learning skills that a student can take further

into the professional music world. Students may consider

continuing to a Level 3 BTec course or A-Level in

additional to working in the world of Music.

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PHOTOGRAPHY


Examination Board

OCR ART AND DESIGN GCSE (9-1)


Component % of GCSE (9-1)

UNIT A01 A02 A03 A04 TOTA

L

UNIT 1:

(Coursework)

Art and

Design

Portfoli

o

15 15 15 15 60%

UNIT 2:

(Examination)

Art and

Design

OCR

Set Task

10 10 10 10 40%

25

%

25

%

25

%

25

%

100%


A01 DEVELOP IDEAS



● Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.

A03 RECORD IDEAS

● Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.

A04 PRESENT A RESPONSE

● Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions

and demonstrates understanding of visual language.


UNIT 1: PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO (COURSEWORK)

Students need to produce a portfolio of work for this unit that

demonstrates a personal response to starting points, briefs, scenarios

or stimuli. A portfolio is formed from work that is produced in

response to the starting point. The portfolio should provide evidence

of meeting all assessment objectives; this includes research,

preparatory and developmental studies, and their outcome(s).

For the purposes of assessment, students will provide evidence of all

the assessment objectives through the careful selection and

presentation of their work. The portfolio should be viewed as a whole

and judgements regarding the extent to which all of the assessment

objectives have been met should be made across the portfolio as a

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whole. UNIT 2: OCR PHOTOGRAPHY SET TASK

For this unit, an exam paper will be given to students any time on or

after 2nd

January. Centres may determine the amount of time for

preparatory study prior to candidates undertaking their supervised,

ten hour set task.

The OCR-set task will give students a choice of starting points in the

form of written themes. From this paper, candidates are expected to

choose one starting point for which they will generate an appropriate

personal response for assessment and moderation.

Planning and preparation

Students are given a preparatory period during which they will

research, plan and develop ideas for their own personal response to

the starting point or brief they have chosen.

All work must be completed by the designated finishing time set by

the centre. This deadline, along with dates and deadlines for

preparatory work and the supervised ten hour OCR-set task, must be

set by centres in order to facilitate the completion of marking and

internal standardisation by the deadline May.

Realising intentions

Students will have up to ten hours in which to independently realise

their personal response. Students are required to provide evidence of

all assessment objectives in response to their chosen starting point,

brief, scenario or stimulus, within a supervised ten hour time limit. It

is expected that during this supervised ten hour period, students will

realise their intentions to produce a finished final outcome. All

selected work produced for the OCR-set task, including the research,

planning and development work produced in the preparatory period

must be submitted for assessment and moderation.

Learners are required to choose one or more area(s) of study:

Documentary photography

Photo-journalism

Studio photography

Location photography

Experimental imagery

Installation

Moving image: film, video and animation


requirements

If you enjoy any aspect of Photography or want to learn a new skill

for a college course then OCR is for you. This course requires you to

be independent and to be able to give freely of your own time to take

photographs out of school hours. You must be hardworking and

dedicated towards you achieving work to the best of your abilities.

N.B. Students should only pick Art or Photography, not both.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION


Examination Board

Cambridge IGCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Single Award worth 1 GCSE)


This course is a THEORY and PRACTICAL course. ● 40% of the final grade comes from a written exam.

(1hr 45 minutes)

● 60% of the final grade comes from practical

assessments.

Theory (40%) ● This will be on a wide range of topics which students

will cover in classroom lessons.

Practical (60%) ● Students will be assessed in a wide range of sports and

will be graded on their ability to:-

Player/Performer

Organise a tournament/competition

Coach

Officiate

● The best 4 practical grades will make up their final

practical grade.


The course looks at the active participant securing the

knowledge and understanding needed for them to take

responsibility for his/her own physical growth and

development as part of a personal healthy active lifestyle.

The course has wide range of content looking at subjects

such as the risks and challenges people take in everyday life

as well as what makes up a healthy and sustainable diet.

They will look at past events such as the Olympics and see

how and why it is important for countries to host major

events. Students also get a basic understanding of how the

body is made up of many different length and types of bone.

The course is delivered using the latest technology and looks

to students using iPad to analyse their performance and look

to what can be improved.


requirements

iGCSE Physical Education is an ideal stepping stone to

those students who wish to move on to study A-Level

Physical Education. Students who wish to apply for this

course must have taken part in a wide range of extra-

curricular clubs and have no previous issues with kit and/or

attendance in PE lessons. The PE department reserve the

right to move students into another PE group/ examination

to suit his/her ability.

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DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY


Examination Board

CAMBRIDGE IGCSE

RESISTANT MATERIALS (Full Course)


PAPER 1 – Theoretical Written Examination

(1.15 hr). 25% weighting of the final grade.

The examination takes place in the Summer term or

Year 11 and will examine student knowledge of Design

Thinking.

PAPER 3 – Theoretical Written Examination

(1 hr). 25% weighting of the final grade.

The examination takes place in the Summer term or

Year 11 and will examine student knowledge of the

following materials:

Smart and Modern Materials, Plastics, Woods and

Composites

UNIT 2 – Controlled Assessment over 40 hours

throughout Years 10 and 11. 50% weighting of the

final grade. Students choose a context from a range of

Design Briefs.


Students will undertake practical, research and theory

work relating to the manufacturing and engineering

sectors through:

● Active engagement in the processes of design and

the use of technology to develop as effective and

independent learners.

● Consider sustainability to make decisions and

implement their knowledge and understanding to

design and make quality products.

● Explore aesthetic, technical, economic,

environmental, ethical and social dimensions and

how they shape the design and make process.

● Analyse existing products and produce practical

solutions to needs, wants and opportunities to

improve quality of life.

● Develop decision making skills through individual

and collaborative working.

● Consider cultural influences and lifestyle.

● Develop creativity and critical analysis skills

through design solutions.


requirements

Resistant Materials at GCSE level develops many

essential skills desired by employers and further

education providers. The skills learned are transferable

due to the planning, research and implementing methods used throughout the course. Students should

enjoy both practical and design tasks.

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DOUBLE AWARD SCIENCE


Examination Board

EDEXCEL IGCSE SCIENCE (DOUBLE AWARD)

4SD0


Three papers - 1 x Biology, 1 x Chemistry, 1 x Physics

are assessed by:

● Written examination: 2 hours

● 110 marks

● 33.3% of GCSE

Questions - multiple-choice, short-answer, calculations

and extended open-response questions.


Biology

● The nature and variety of living organisms ● Structure and functions in living organisms ● Reproduction and inheritance ● Ecology and the environment ● Use of biological resources Chemistry

● Principles of chemistry ● Inorganic chemistry ● Physical chemistry ● Organic chemistry Physics

● Forces and motion ● Electricity ● Waves ● Energy resources and energy transfers ● Solids, liquids and gases ● Magnetism and electromagnetism ● Radioactivity and particles ● Astrophysics

Topics covered in the double award match up to the

single award but go into much more depth to allow the

awarding of a second GCSE.


requirements

The qualification will be graded on a 9-point scale:

1 to 9, where 9 is the best grade and 4 is roughly

equivalent to a C.

Papers are not tiered; all students have the full range

of marks (up to grade 9) to aim for.

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WORKSKILLS BTEC


Examination Board

EDEXCEL PEARSON QCF BTEC LEVEL 2

CERTIFICATE / EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN

WORKSKILLS

● Certificate - 13 units, equivalent to GCSE

Grade C

● Extended Certificate - 18 units, equivalent to

two GCSE’s Grade C


BTEC Workskills qualifications have been developed

to provide specialist work-related qualifications in a

range of areas.

The course offered is PRACTICAL and will give you

the opportunity to COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS

and activities based on realistic situations linked to

working environments either as part of a group or

individually.

It will give you a good feel for what it will be like to be

at work as well as developing your communication, IT,

time management and teamwork skills.

● Each BTEC Workskills qualification is made up of

a number of units that have (Qualification and

Curriculum Framework) QCF credits allocated to

them.

● In order to achieve each unit you have to show

achievement against a set of outcomes.

● Each unit is split into tasks that enable students the

opportunity to work towards and meet all the unit

criteria.

● BTEC Workskills Units are graded individually;

each unit is graded a pass or fail.

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Students can choose from the following units:

● Unit 1: Alternatives to Paid Work

● Unit 2: Working as a Volunteer

● Unit 3: Managing Your Own Money

● Unit 4: Searching for a Job

● Unit 5: Applying for a Job

● Unit 6: Preparing for an Interview

● Unit 7: Interview Skills

● Unit 8: Self-management Skills

● Unit 9: Self-assessment

● Unit 10: Career Progression

● Unit 11: Developing Personal Skills for Leadership

● Unit 12: Practising Leadership Skills with Others

● Unit 13: Learning with Colleagues and Other

Learners

● Unit 14: Communicating Solutions to Others

● Unit 15: Effectiveness at Work

● Unit 16: Working in a Team

● Unit 17: Learning from More Experienced People

● Unit 18: Building Working Relationships with

Colleagues

● Unit 19: Building Working Relationships with

Customers

● Unit 20: Investigating Rights and Responsibilities

at Work

● Unit 21: Managing Your Health at Work

● Unit 22: Setting and Meeting Targets at Work

● Unit 23: Solving Work-related Problems

● Unit 24: Summarising Documents

● Unit 25: Contributing to Meetings

● Unit 26: Preparing for Work Placement

● Unit 27: Learning from Work Placement

● Unit 28: Planning an Enterprise Activity

● Unit 29: Running an Enterprise Activity

● Unit 30: Producing a Product

● Unit 31: Understanding Employment

Responsibilities and Rights.


requirements

All students are expected to participate in a range of

activities linked to working environments.

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BUSINESS


Examination Board

BTEC LEVEL 2 AWARD, EDEXCEL


Students have to complete two core units and two

optional units.

One core unit (Unit 2 – Finance for Business) is externally assessed by examination.

The other three units are assessed by internal coursework assessment.


Unit 1 – Enterprise in the Business World

By the end of this unit you will know how trends and

the current business environment may impact business.

Plan an idea for a business. Present a business model

for a business start-up.

Unit 2 – Finance for Business

By the end of this unit you will be able to understand

the costs involved in business and how businesses

make money. Understand how businesses plan for

success; understand how businesses measure success

and how they identify areas for improvement.

Unit 3 – Promoting a Brand

By the end of this unit you will be able to explore the

use of branding and the promotional mix in business.

Develop and promote a brand for a business using your

own promotional activity.

Unit 8 – Recruitment, Selection and Employment

By the end of this unit you will be able to know about

job roles and functional areas in business. Produce

documentation for specific job roles. Demonstrate

interview skills and plan career development.


requirements

This course will provide you to develop your

knowledge and understanding by applying skills in a

work related and vocational context. It is not however

a soft option. You need to be able to stick to tight deadlines and be

organised in order to be successful in this course. Independent learning skills are vital as you will be

producing large amounts of coursework.

You must have a positive attitude and be prepared to

put in extra time yourself to research and write up

findings and discussions from class.

Self-motivation is definitely a positive skill to have if

you are opting for this course!

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BUSINESS STUDIES


Examination Board

GCSE BUSINESS STUDIES

EDEXCEL


Theme 1: 50%

Theme 2: 50%

All in Year 11

N.B. No Controlled assessment


Theme 1: Investigating Small Business (Paper Code:

1BS001)

Topic 1.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship

Topic 1.2 Spotting a business opportunity

Topic 1.3 Putting a business idea into practice

Topic 1.4 Making the business effective

Topic 1.5 Understanding external influences on business assessment overview.

Theme 2: Building a Business (Paper code: 1BS0/02)

Topic 2.1 Growing the business

Topic 2.2 Making marketing decisions

Topic 2.3 Making operational decisions

Topic 2.4 Making financial decisions

Topic 2.5 Making human resource decisions.

Both papers will consist of calculations, multiple-

choice, short-answer and extended-writing questions.

Questions in Sections B and C will be based on

business contexts given in the paper.


requirements

Regular attendance and hard work essential.

Students can progress to A Level Business or

Economics courses and a range of vocational Business

and Administration courses. Also useful for budding

entrepreneurs wanting to start their own business.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE


Examination Board

AQA GCSE Level 1 or 2


Year 11

● Paper 1: Computational Thinking and Problem Solving (1 hour 30 minutes) 40% of GCSE

● Paper 2: Written Assessment (1 hour 30 minutes) 40% of GCSE

Year 10

● Non exam assessment: A Written Report (20 hours) 20% of GCSE


1. Fundamentals of algorithms

2. Programming

3. Fundamentals of data representation

4. Computer systems

5. Fundamentals of computer networks

6. Fundamentals of cyber security

7. Ethical, legal and environmental impacts of digital

technology on wider society, including issues of

privacy

8. Aspects of software development

9. Non-exam assessment.


requirements

Students are required to practice programming

independently to develop their skill level. This is a

very technical and academic subject and an interest in

coding and learning a program language is essential.

Although a home computer with internet connection is

not a prerequisite, it is strongly recommended.

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CONSTRUCTION


BTEC LEVEL 1 AWARD


Practical based exercises

Assignments and portfolio building


You will choose two trade units that will help to

develop your construction skills and provide you with

opportunities to further explore the construction

industry in Guernsey. Essential core skills will be

covered and provide an introduction for you to have a

successful career working in the construction industry.

This course is designed to promote the use of hand

tools and improve your hand/eye coordination through

the production of an object through practical tasks. All

units include Health and Safety, which is a key aspect

of the Construction industry.

The trades available are:

Carpentry and Joinery: You will be taught the correct

selection and safe use of appropriate tools, materials

and equipment required to carry out basic joinery tasks.

Students will be given the opportunity to practise the

wood-jointing techniques used to construct basic wood

joints, and to use these techniques to construct a simple

joinery item in an acceptable time.

Plumbing: You will be taught the correct selection and

safe use of appropriate tools, materials and equipment

required to carry out basic plumbing processes.

Students will be given the opportunity to practise the

plumbing techniques used to connect copper tubes and

to install hot and cold taps and a tubular swivel trap to a

sink. Students will use these techniques to construct a

pipe rig and a functioning sink.

Brickwork: You will use appropriate tools, equipment

and materials required to carry out basic bricklaying

processes. Students will be given the opportunity to

practise the bricklaying techniques used to construct

basis brickwork structures, and to use these techniques

to construct a half-brick wall in an acceptable time.

Painting and Decorating: You will prepare and practise

painting and decorating techniques and use them to

paint and decorate a large flat wall. You will learn how

to select and use safely the correct tools to carry out

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basic painting and decorating tasks.

Horticulture: You will undertake practical tasks such

as caring for a planted area, preparing soil and applying

an organic mulch, preparing and planting a hanging

basket, using a leaf-litter blower and methods to

identify weeds.

These sessions will give you a taste of the

construction industry, as well as the opportunity to

sample life as a student at college.

Any additional information or requirements

Progression opportunities:

Full time courses at GCFE such as Level 1

Foundation in Construction and Engineering.

States Apprenticeship Scheme in Carpentry &

Joinery, Plumbing, Trowel Trades, Painting &

Decorating.

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CONSTRUCTION TRADES

Carousel


EDEXCEL DOUBLE AWARD

FOUNDATION LEVEL 1 BTEC


As the candidate, you will be required to undertake a

progressive number of practical trade tasks that will lead to a

final assessment job that will require you to achieve set

criteria for the trade. The candidate will also be required

study and research the underpinning knowledge of the trade

and complete a work pack to evidence the knowledge

gained.


The Foundation Level 1 award in construction trades is

designed to give you a vocationally related qualification

which will stand alongside your GCSE qualifications

when you leave school. Courses starting in Year 11

follow on from Year 10 courses where you will have

had the opportunity to experience other workshop areas.

The carousel course will allow you to experience

construction, giving the student an insight into

employment in a number of practical vocational areas

and allowing the student to choose the vocational route

of their choice in Year 11. This could include a work

placement

These courses are designed to give you a taste of what it

would be like to work in the chosen trade. We hope that

students will go on to take up apprenticeships in the

chosen trade area and become a qualified Electrician,

Carpenter or Plumber.

Skills Required:

This course uses basic techniques and tools to give an introduction to three construction trade

professions, Electrician, Carpentry and Plumbing.

Students will be taught to read technical drawings

and each week, will construct basic trade related

structures and develop the hand skills and technical

knowledge in each of the construction areas to build

to given standards.

The course also helps you to develop your listening

skills to understand how health and safety

knowledge along with study and research about the

basic trade specifics is vital to work in a safe and

tidy manner in all construction areas.


Post 16: After school you may be able to get an

apprenticeship in your chosen career. Alternatively, you

may access one of the Level 2 courses at the college of FE.

Future careers: plumbing, carpentry, joinery, or Electrician.

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DANCE


Examination Board

GCSE AQA EXAMINATION BOARD


This course is assessed in various ways with two

controlled assessments which are externally moderated;

one written examination and a visiting examiner for the

practical examination.


Unit 1: Critical Appreciation of Dance:

Written Paper: 1 hour (50 marks) – 20%

Unit 2: Set Dance

Practical Examination Solo Performance:

1–1½ minutes (30 marks) – 20%

Unit 3: Performance

Performance in a duo/group dance: 3–3½ minutes

Controlled Assessment (30 marks) – 20%

Unit 4: Choreography

Task A: Solo Composition: 1–1½ minutes (20 marks) –

15%

Task B: Choreography: Solo/Duo/Group

Solo – 1½–2 minutes;

Duo/Group – 2½–3 minutes (40 marks) – 25% Unit total: 60 marks – 40%


requirements

Though it is not an absolute requirement please note

that if you have prior dance experience in any style or

genre this is preferable.

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ENGINEERING LEVEL 1


Examination Board

BTEC LEVEL 1 AWARD IN ENGINEERING

The qualification is equivalent to 1 GCSE at grade

D over two years.


You will work on practical assignments which will also

include some written work. Completed assignments

will be internally assessed by your tutor and the

awarding organisation, Edexcel, will then externally

sample your work.


This course is designed to give you a vocationally

related qualification which will stand alongside your

GCSE qualifications when you leave school.

In Year 10 you will take a carousel of workshop

activities including brickwork, carpentry and joinery,

plumbing, engineering and welding. When you have

tried these, you will then decide whether you would

like to go down the Construction or Engineering

pathway for qualification in Year 11.

If you choose the Engineering pathway you will learn

to use mechanical and welding equipment and plan and

make a product. You will achieve the award by taking

the following units:

Welding

Engineering

Health and Safety

This is a very practical engineering course where you

put your safety boots and overalls on and make real

products in a workshop environment.

You will attend for half a day a week over two years in

Years 10 and 11. The only requirements are a keen

interest in working in an engineering environment, and

a pair of steel toe capped boots!


requirements


This award is designed to give you a vocationally

related qualification which will stand alongside your

GCSE qualifications when you leave school. You

could then progress into work and become an apprentice, or take one of the many full time

programmes at GCFE.

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ENGINEERING LEVEL 2


Examination Board

BTEC LEVEL 2 FIRST AWARD IN

ENGINEERING

The qualification is equivalent to 1 GCSE at grade

C to A.


Units 2, 6 and 7 are assessed through work related

assignments which are set and marked by your college

tutor. Unit 1 is an Edexcel, externally set, online

examination.


The Level 2 award in engineering that we are offering

consists of four units of study over two years. These

units are made up of two compulsory units (1 & 2) plus

two units that we have selected (6 & 7).

Unit 1: The Engineered World

In this unit you will discover the world of engineering.

You will investigate the processes used to manufacture

modern products within different engineering sectors.

You will study new developments in engineering

technology that have an impact on life today.

Unit 2: Investigating an Engineered Product

In this unit you will discover how engineered products

progress from an idea in a designer’s head to the

finished article ready for use. You will learn how to ask

key questions as a designer about the product. For

example, what function it might fulfil, what the user’s

requirements are and what materials could be used to

make it fit for purpose?

Unit 6: Computer Aided Engineering

This unit allows us to take some of the basic

understanding taught in unit two and appreciate it in an

electronic format. An introduction to CAD will be

followed by exercises in both 2D and 3D design. Other

subjects covered in this unit are CAM (computer aided

manufacture), which takes the CAD design and

automatically manufactures the product. This is

achieved using CNC (computer numerically controlled)

data. Modification of previously stored work is also

covered.

Unit 7: Machining Techniques

This unit allows us to explore the best methods of material removal and the processes including milling,

turning, drilling and grinding. Quality control

techniques will also be used to ensure dimensional

accuracy.

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So, if you have an inquisitive mind, enjoy solving problems, and have an interest in science and

technology, we think you’ll like our programme.


requirements


This qualification will open opportunities for further

learning. You can go on to university by taking the

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering or

possibly go on to take a craft apprenticeship in

Engineering.

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ENTERPRISE


Examination Board

LEVEL 1 OR LEVEL 2 AWARD/CERTIFICATE IN

RETAIL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS


Practical team based exercises, assignments and

portfolio building.


You will be a key member of Enterprise and will help

to set up a real-life retail business.

This course will equip you with the essential skills

needed to have a successful career working within a

customer facing sales-orientated business.

The units to be studies will include:

Dealing with customer queries and complaints

Processing payments

Assembly of visual merchandising displays

Working effectively within a team environment

Creating a positive impression of yourself and your organisation

Health & Safety within the working environment.

Your sessions at the College will see you working as a

team, to set up a real-life business. Working

collaboratively, you will design and select a product

line, develop sales strategies, market your product to

sell to the general public and hopefully you will then

count your profits!


requirements


Full time courses at GCFE such as Business Studies

Direct access to employment.

Part time Level 3 Retail Management Skills.

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HAIR AND BEAUTY


Examination Board

VCTC LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE


Assignments are carried out during each unit, alongside

practical assessments, so you can see your progression

and skills grow.


You will attend Les Ozouets Campus one afternoon a

week for two years, between 1.30 – 4.00 p.m. and be

taught by leading industry experts.

This qualification will give you an introduction to both

the Hairdressing and Beauty professions and will help

you to make decisions about your future when you

leave school.

You will have the chance to have hands on practical

training to prepare you for your first steps into this

exciting industry.

In Hairdressing you will learn about:

Shampooing and Conditioning

Blow-drying and Styling the hair

Plaiting and Twisting

Colouring hair using contemporary products

In Beauty you will learn about:

Skincare

Manicure

Nail Art


requirements

The course may lead to an apprenticeship in a

hairdressing salon or perhaps a full-time beauty therapy

course. Both paths of study and training will lead to an

NVQ or VRQ qualification at Level 2, with the

opportunity to continue on to Level 3.

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE


Examination Board

NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 AWARD

(Equivalent to 1 GCSE over two years)


A multiple-choice examination

A portfolio of evidence including written reports, posters, leaflets, role plays and presentations.

A large-scale project on a Health & Social Car topic.

Grading system: Pass, Merit, Distinction


The Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care will

enable learners to develop their knowledge and

understanding of the health and social care sector.

The qualification provides an introduction to working

in health and social care, types of provision, roles of

practitioners, and person centred approaches. It also

includes human development and wellbeing across the

lifespan.

You will study three units over two years at the

Delancey Campus:

AHSC 1: Introduction to working in Health and Social

Care

This unit provides the knowledge and understanding in

relation to working in Health and Social Care,

exploring

Health and Social Care provision

The roles and responsibilities of Health and Social Care practitioners

The core values underpinning practice

How Health and Social Care services are accessed

The importance of partnership working in Health and Social Care

AHSC 2: Human growth and development through the

life stages

This unit provides the knowledge and understanding in

relation to human growth and development through the

life stages. It looks at development across the life span.

It also explores the influences on human development

and explores transitions and significant life events.

AHSC 3: Undertaking a Health and Social Care project

This unit will prepare the learner to undertake a project

to explore a specific aspect of Health and Social Care.

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Units 1 and 2 have introduced the Health and Social Care sectors and human growth and development.

Completing the project will apply this knowledge

through synoptic assessment of learning.

We expect you to attend regularly and complete your

work on time using Google Classroom. It is hard work

at times but we also try to make it enjoyable for you.


requirements


Full time BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in

Health and Social Care

Full time BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.

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HOSPITALITY & CATERING

INDUSTRY


CITY AND GUILDS LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA


The course is assessed practically by assessing the

dishes you produce and by creating a portfolio of

evidence.


Would you like a career in the world’s largest

industry, one that would allow you to work all over

the world in hotels, restaurants or on cruise ships?

If so, then this course will introduce you to the

wonderful world of hospitality and catering, both

cooking and service.

In this incredible and ever changing industry, you

will learn to create dishes and how to serve them

whilst matching up ingredients to develop your taste

buds, then learn how to present and serve food to

customers. At the same time, you will learn about the

different job opportunities available to you.

Units will include:

Employment opportunities in the hospitality

industry

Kitchen safety

Food hygiene

Preparing and cooking food

Serving food and drink to customers



Once you have completed this course you could

progress onto the Level 2 CRQ Diploma in

Professional Cookery or the VRQ Diploma in Food

and Beverage Service.

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PUBLIC SERVICES


Examination Board

BTEC LEVEL 2 AWARD IN PUBLIC SERVICES

(Equivalent to one GCSE over two years)


The Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in

Public Services includes one externally assessed unit.

The remaining units are internally assessed. Evidence

for assessment will be generated through a range of

activities, including role play, practical performance,

written reports and verbal presentations.


This Public Service qualification aims to:

Enable learners to develop a broad and comprehensive understanding of the Public Service

sector

Inspire and enthuse learners to consider a career in

the Public Service sector

Give learners the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of, and develop skills

in, the Public Service sector

Support progression into a more specialised vocational or academic course

Give learners the potential opportunity, in due

course, to enter employment within a wide range of

junior job roles across the Public Service sector, for

example entry-level jobs within the armed services

or non-uniformed services

Provide opportunities for the development of transferable skills related to study and vocational

application that provide a platform for success both

within the Public Services and elsewhere.

The course runs at Delancey Campus from 1.30 – 4.00

p.m. The course provides a mixture of classroom study

alongside practical skill development, and so learners

are required to bring additional sportswear to the

sessions to change into.


requirements


We aim to be offering a full time three-year pathway in

Public Services from September 2017. Alternative

progression options include BTEC Sport or Health &

Social Care pathways at GCFE.