St. Joseph’s College
Key Stage 4 Options
March 2020
Dear Parent/Carer
This booklet is designed to give you and your son information on the
subjects that may be studied at Key Stage 4.
It sets out:
The core subjects which must be studied
The optional non-compulsory subjects
Years 11 and 12 are very important in your son’s school education. This is
a two-year course of study, leading to final GCSE examinations and
beyond that to the world of further education, training or work.
Courses studied during these vital years will have implications for your
son’s future. A number of subject choices have to be made at this stage.
It is important that subjects are selected after much careful thought
and advice. Year 10 is a time of preparation for informed choice and much
has already been done in class.
This booklet was produced after consultation with teachers across all
subject areas, together with the responses collected from Expression
of Interest forms completed by pupils/parents. We hope it will be a
source of important information and provide a focus for much lively
discussion in your home. It can be used in conjunction with the
information evening and subsequent interviews to enable informed final
choices to be made.
Yours sincerely
Mrs B Gallagher
Vice Principal
Compulsory Subjects: Maths CCEA, English CCEA, Single Award
Science CCEA and Religion OCN
Pathway 1 Pathway 2
All 4 GCSE Compulsory Subjects
plus 5 from the list below
All 4 GCSE compulsory subjects
Choose 3 GCSEs and
South West College Options Art
Business
Business, Communication Systems*
Child Development *
Construction
Double Award Science
Drama
English Literature*
French *
Geography *
Health and Social Care *
History
Home Economics
Horticulture*
Learning For Life and Work
ICT
Motor Vehicles Studies*
Princes Trust
Religion
Technology and Design
BTec Agriculture
BTec Music
BTec Performing Arts
BTec Sport*
BTec ICT*
Occupational Studies
(2 areas from list)
– SWC Training Centre
- Brick Laying
- Joinery
- Painting and Decorating
- Motor Vehicle
- Plastering
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Hairdressing
- Patisserie
Important!
1. All of the above subjects/courses are provisional, subject to
sufficient numbers.
2. There is an upper limit of 20 pupils for all practical subjects.
Where there is greater demand than places, Winter Reports will
be used to determine which pupils obtain places.
3. Subjects marked with an asterisk * will be delivered to pupils
through collaboration with St. Fanchea’s College, St Mary’s College
Irvinestown and St. Marys High School Brollagh
4. Please note that for some pupils we may need to adjust their
subject choices in collaboration with parents to ensure that their
educational needs are being met.
5. Parents will be asked to attend a meeting with a member of the
Senior Leadership Team in order to finalise your son’s option
choice.
There may be an opportunity to study a further GCSE in Contemporary
Crafts (eg: woodturning, pottery, textiles and jewellery making after
school – approximately 2 sessions per week)
Is this something that would interest you?
‘At Key Stage 4 we have broadened our curriculum offer by
collaborating closely with our partner schools, St. Fanchea’s, St. Mary’s
Brollagh and St. Mary’s, Irvinestown. This has proved very successful,
with our current Year 11 pupils reporting that they enjoy the
experience of working with their peers in other schools and having a
greater number of subjects to choose from. The Principals of the 4
schools meet every 6 weeks to continually develop our joint curriculum
provision and monitor the progress of our pupils’.
All Key Stage 4 pupils at St Joseph’s College will study the
following Core Subjects:
English (CCEA)
Mathematics (CCEA)
Science (CCEA)
Religion (OCN Level 2)
Physical Education will also be taken by all Key Stage 4 pupils - it
is expected that all pupils will participate in PE every week.
Examination Board CCEA
Course Structure/Content: Four units – assessing a range of skills including speaking and listening,
reading and writing.
Pupils will study a range of fiction and non-fiction texts.
Units 1 and 2 Comprise of externally assessed examinations
Unit 3 Focuses on speaking and listening skills
Unit 4 Pupils will study literature and writing for a
purpose before producing three pieces in
controlled conditions. Pupils must include the
study of work by Shakespeare as well as writers
from our literary heritage and from other
cultures.
Exam Details Two external examinations will assess pupils’
reading and writing skills
Unit 1 – worth 20% of the overall grade
Personal Writing and Reading Multi-Modal Texts
Unit 2 – worth 20% of the overall grade
Functional Writing and Reading Non-Fiction
Controlled
Assessment
Speaking and listening skills (3 activities), worth
20% of the overall grade
Written assessment (3 activities) of pupils’
ability to write for purpose and analyse
literature, worth 40% of the overall grade
Examination Board CCEA
Course Structure/Content: As external examinations require the use of a scientific calculator, it is necessary that all
pupils obtain their own. This will ensure that they have the equipment to complete
homework and that they become familiar with the use of their calculator.
The content of each GCSE Mathematics unit relates to:
Number and algebra
Geometry and measures and
Statistics and probability
The units all provide opportunities for pupils to develop and apply their mathematical
skills to real life contexts. Questions may require pupils to know and use problem solving
strategies. Pupils take two units, one from M1, M2, M3 or M4 and one from M5, M6, M7
or M8.
Eight available units
Foundation Level M1, M2, M5, M6
Higher Level M3, M4, M7, M8 The grades that pupils can achieve depend on the units that they sit for assessment.
Exam Details Foundation Higher
M1 – 1hr 45mins = 45%
Or
M2 – 1hr 45mins = 45%
And
M5 – 2 x 1hr = 55%
Or
M6 – 2 x 1hr = 55%
M3 – 2hrs = 45%
Or
M4 – 2hrs = 45%
And
M7 – 2 x 1¼hrs = 55%
Or
M8 – 2 x 1𝟏
𝟒hrs = 55%
Career Opportunities Mathematics qualifications are vital in every career and often are a requirement of
further and higher education courses. Pupils are encouraged to achieve their full
potential by showing genuine commitment to their studies. Together with English,
Mathematical skills are viewed most highly by employers.
Careers
Statistician, Teacher, Accountant, Engineer, Architect, Actuary, Chemist
Examination Board CCEA
Course Structure/Content: Pupils study 3 modules over the two years:
Module 1
Staying Alive
Human Activity and Health
Module 2
Chemical Patterns and our Environment
Materials and their Management
Module 3
Electricity, Waves and Communication
Road Safety, Radioactivity and Earth in Space
Exam Details Three Modules are examined.
The Modules are examined in March of
Year 11 and in November and June of
Year 12.
Controlled
Assessment
Controlled Assessment to be carried out
over the two years.
Career Opportunities
Nursing, Medical services, Engineering, Optician,
Electrician ,Plumbing, Paramedic
Examination Board OCN Level 2 Award
Course Structure/Content:
Topics covered:
Addiction
Charities/Religious Charities
Life and Death Issues
Life of a Famous Person of Faith
*Pupils have already started this qualification during their Year 10 studies and will
complete the Level 2 Award (equivalent to a B grade at GCSE during Year 11)
Exam Details This is a portfolio based examination with no
written exams.
Career Opportunities
This Religious Studies Specification encourages candidates to:
develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for, the study of Religion and
relate it to the wider world; adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective
approach to the study of Religion; reflect on and develop their own
values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning.
Examination Board CCEA
Course Structure/Content: This course has a modular structure.
Year 11 - Science A
Pupils take 3 Modules: 1 in each of Chemistry, Physics and Biology
and 1 Controlled Assessment
Year 12 - Additional Science
Pupils take 3 Modules: 1 in each of Chemistry, Physics and Biology
and 1 Controlled Assessment
Exam Details Year 11 – Science A
3 Modules: Structured question papers taken in
November, March and June
Year 12 – Additional Science
3 Modules: Structured question papers taken in
November, March and June.
Career Opportunities
Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Teaching, Dietician, Nutritionist, Geology,
Environmental Health, Construction Industry.
Examination Board CCEA
Course Structure/Content: 1. Personal Development – Peer Pressure, Health and Lifestyle,
Physical Activity, Smoking, Alcohol, Mental Health, Drugs,
Relationships and Sex, Financial Responsibilities.
2. Citizenship – Diversity and Inclusion, Equality and Social Justice,
Democracy in Action.
3. Employability – Work in the local and global economy, Personal
Career Planning, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Exam Details 3 – 45 min Written Examinations = 40%
2 – Controlled Assessments = 60%
Career Opportunities
Learning for Life and Work provides an essential basis for any career as
it provides the pupils with an insight into the world of work and
opportunities for development of skills and qualities needed in the
workplace. It is specifically useful in the following careers:
Teaching, Social Work, Counselling, Youth Work, Physiology and for
anyone wishing to be self-employed and run their own business
Examination Board AQA
Course Structure/Content:
Unit 1: Portfolio of work (Coursework) Year 11/12 60% of final GCSE Grade
Project work consisting of: A Year 10 Summer Drawing Project, A
Portrait project with painted canvas, A 3D Mask project, A Pop Art
Design based project. These projects involve both 2D and 3D
elements, and include ICT Packages Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft
Publisher.
Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment/Exam – Year 12 40% of final GCSE Grade Exam Details In addition to coursework, pupils will receive an exam paper
with a choice of 7 questions/themes, pupils must choose
ONE question and produce an exhibition of preparatory work
Pupils will have a set period of time to do preparatory work
before practical exam.
Pupils will have to complete a 10 hour practical exam, where
they will produce a final outcome from their preparatory
work.
Allocation of marks:
The Core Portfolio (Coursework) = 60%
(External Exam) = 40%
Career Opportunities A-Level Art at St. Joseph’s, Hairdresser, Designer, Painter,
Commercial Interior Design, Sign Writer, Art Teacher
Examination Board CCEA
Course Structure/Content:
Business Studies is an exciting and modern course for a modern world,
aimed at pupils who want to learn something new and diverse. Many pupils
want to run their own business and aspire to be entrepreneurs. Other
pupils want to study the subject at GCSE and then Post-16 so they can
complete a degree in a business-related subject.
Exam Details
Controlled Assessment
Three Modules
Unit 1 –Starting a Business
This examination will be taken in Year 11 and
the exam will last 1 hour 30 minutes. It will
examine the first three areas of the
specification: Creating a Business, Marketing,
and Business Operations. It carries 40% of
the total marks.
Unit 2 – Developing a Business
This examination will be taken in Year 12 and
will also last 1 hour 30 minutes. This exam
will examine Human Resources, Business
Growth and Finance. It also carries 40% of
the total marks.
Unit 3 – Planning a Business
This unit is the controlled assessment task
and carries 20% of the total marks. It is
completed in Year 12.
Career Opportunities Studying Business Studies to GCSE and then as an A Level opens a
diverse range of career paths. The majority of A Level pupils progress to
third level education but some choose to proceed directly to employment.
Examination Board CCEA
Course Structure/Content:
Multimedia Route
GCSE Digital Technology (Multimedia): Exam Details Compulsory core unit
Unit 1: Digital Technology
External written examination 1 hour 30%
Multimedia units
Unit 2: Digital Authoring Concepts
External written examination 1 hour 30 mins
40%
Controlled Assessment Unit 3: Digital Authoring Practice 30%
Career Opportunities
Most careers expect a level of competence in ICT. This subject is
useful for e.g. Web design, multimedia design, computer operator,
software engineer, ICT teacher, games designer, network manager,
project manager.
Examination Board CCEA
Course Structure/Content: GCSE in English Literature encourages pupils to be enthusiastic,
independent, imaginative, critical and analytical readers. It aims to
increase their enjoyment of reading, helping to nurture a lifelong love
of literature.
The specification has three units:
Unit 1: The Study of Prose
Unit 2: The Study of Drama and Poetry
Unit 3: The Study of Shakespeare.
This qualification offers lots of opportunities to develop
transferable skills, such as generating creative, individual responses
to problems and writing accurately and clearly.
Exam Details There are two written exams and one
extended writing task.
Career Opportunities
Teaching, Journalism, Librarian, Social Work, Counselling, Youth Work,
Physiology and many more.
Examination Board CCEA
Course Structure/Content: Germany 1933—1945
Northern Ireland 1965—1998
The Cold War
Exam Details 2 exam papers
Paper 1 Sat at the end of Year 11
Nazi Germany, Northern Ireland
Worth 60% of a pupil’s final mark.
Paper 2 Sat at the end of Year 12
Source based Exam , The Cold War
Worth 40% of a pupil’s final mark.
Pupils are given a number of sources and
answer questions based on the information in
the sources and also using their own
knowledge.
Career Opportunities GCSE History challenges pupils to understand why certain events/actions took
place and present logical conclusions of their findings.
Throughout the course, pupils gain an insight into the multi-faceted values,
attitudes and perceptions that have shaped, and continue to shape, human
behaviour. Pupils learn how to analyse problems and formulate solutions as well
as develop empathy and an understanding of today’s society. They also develop a
host of transferable skills including critical thinking, planning and presenting
information in a clear, concise and organised way.
Examination Board OCR
Course Structure/Content:
1. Nutrition and Health – nutrients, diet-related diseases, meal
planning and recommendations.
2. Food Commodities – Meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, cereals,
sugars, convenience foods, GM foods and organic foods.
3. Meal Planning – balanced meals, dietary groups e.g. babies,
elderly, pregnant women, vegetarians, diabetics, social and
cultural diversity.
4. Food preparation and cooking – why food is cooked, methods
of cooking, effects of cooking.
5. Food safety and preservation – food spoilage, food
preservation at home, food safety and food poisoning.
Consumer Education – the role of advertising and marketing,
food labelling and food safety and the law
Exam Details Yr 12: Principles of Food and Nutrition
It will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
It will be sat in Year 12.
It is worth 50%
Controlled Assessment Unit 1: Yr 11 - Food Investigation =
15%
Unit 2: Yr 12 – Food Study = 35%
Career Opportunities
Teaching, Dietician, Nutritionist, New Product Development
Officer, Marketing, Hospitality or Retail Manager,
Environmental Health Officer, Quality Assurance Manager,
Counsellor, Social Worker, Food Manufacturer and Consumer
Advisor.
Examination Board CCEA
Course Structure/Content: Year 11:
Growing Plants in a Sustainable Way
composting, choice and care of tools, growing
seeds, corms and tubers; taking cuttings
Year 12:
Caring for Plants and Flowers
organics, careers, selling plants, health and safety, parts of the plant and
more.
Exam Details
Controlled Assessment There are no external examinations and all
work is internally assessed. Pupils will carry
out tasks to gather the required assessment
evidence in a portfolio for each unit. Tasks
include answering questions, carrying out
practical activities and evaluating their own
performance. The teacher will assess the
portfolio of evidence completed by the pupils
over the course.
Career Opportunities
Pupils can work in the outlets for retailing plants, for e.g. nurseries, florists,
garden centres or DIY/supermarket outlets. There are career opportunities
that exist locally in Fermanagh in the horticultural, agricultural,
environmental/conservation and floristry industries such as floral arranging,
landscape gardening, garden maintenance and working for councils.
Examination Board CCEA
Course Structure/Content:
50% Coursework / Controlled Assessment
50% Exam at the end of Year 12
Exam Details Terminal Exam: 1 Paper 50%
• Vehicle Control and Road User
Behaviour;
• Legal Requirements;
• Road Transport and Its Effects
on Society;
• Motoring Mathematics;
• Collision Procedures; and
• Motor Vehicle Technology.
Controlled Assessment Practical Riding 25%
Investigative Study 25%
Practical Riding will mean you have to
demonstrate skills of vehicle control and
road craft on a moped.
Career Opportunities
Life skills, Mechanic, Engineering and manufacturing trades.
Examination Board AQA
Course Structure/Content:
GCSE Technology and Design aims to:
Develop pupils’ graphic skills to improve their creative
design capabilities
Expand knowledge of materials, tools and components and
how they are utilised to manufacture products
Develop fundamental knowledge of basic systems
Develop practical skills further with an emphasis on working
with resistant materials (metals, plastics and woods)
Exam Details One major exam in Year 12. 50% of
course marks.
Controlled Assessment One major designing and making
project. 50% of course marks.
Career Opportunities
Technician; Engineering; Mechanic; Fitter; Machine
Operative; Graphical Design; Manufacturing;
Trades: Builder; Plumber; Carpenter etc. Construction
Professions: Project Manager; Quantity Surveyor …… and lots
more.
Examination Board EDEXCEL
Course Structure/Content: Topics Studied:
Core Units: (Everyone must complete)
1 Individual Showcase (External Moderation)
2 Preparation, Performance and Production (Internal)
Select one optional unit from:
3 Acting Skills (Internal)
4 Dance Skills (Internal)
5 Musical Theatre Skills (Internal)
6 Music Performance Skills (Internal)
7 Production Skills for Performance (Internal)
Exam Details Unit 1 is an individual performance and is moderated
by an external examiner.
The other two units are assessed continually in class
through portfolios and video recordings.
Pupils do not have to complete any written exams.
Career Opportunities The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Award in Performing Arts provides a
good foundation for learners in post-16 education. The qualification
provides a suitable foundation for further study within the sector
through progression on to qualifications, such as BTEC Nationals,
specifically the Edexcel BTec Level 3 in Performing Arts.
Examination Board The Prince’s Trust
Course Structure/Content
Prince’s Trust – Achieve Programme is a new personal
development course. It provides a practical approach to
learning which supports young people to fulfill their potential.
Exam Details All assessment is by portfolio and up to 6
units are completed over the two years,
with the course tailored to the individual
group.
The units include topics such as Personal
Development, Community Project,
Teamwork, Work Experience,
Participating in exercise and
Presentation Skills.
Career Opportunities
The Prince’s Trust qualification in Personal Development and
Employability Skills gives a range of personal skills, qualities
and attitudes required by employers across all sectors. The
course will help with progression into further education or
work based learning.
Examination Board CCEA
Course Structure/Content:
Context 1:
Identity, Lifestyle and Culture
Context 2:
Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest
Context 3:
School Life, Studies and the World of Work
Exam Details
Reading Written
Examination
25%
Listening Written
Examination
25%
Writing Written
Examination
25%
Speaking Externally
marked
speaking
examination
25%
All examinations take place in Year 12
Controlled
Assessment
Career Opportunities
As well as learning for fun and for use on holidays knowledge of one or
more foreign languages can be useful in a wide range of careers. Jobs,
such as translating, interpreting and language teaching, language skills
are one of the main requirements. For other jobs a combination of
languages and other qualifications, knowledge or skills may be needed.
For example, IT, law, finance or sales skills.
Examination Board CCEA
Course Structure/Content:
Pupils follow the GCSE Religious Studies Full Course.
Unit 6: An Introduction to Christian Ethics.
- personal and family issues
- matters of life and death
- developments in bioethics
- Contemporary issues in Christianity
- Modern warfare
Unit 5: Christianity through the study of the Gospel of Mark.
- the identity of Jesus
- Jesus the miracle worker
- the Teachings of Jesus
- the death and resurrection of Jesus
- the role and nature of Christian discipleship
Exam Details One written paper of 1hr 30 minutes duration in
Year 11.
One written paper of 1 hour 30 minutes duration
in Year 12.
Career Opportunities
The CCEA Religious Studies Specification encourages candidates to:
develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for the study of Religion and
relate it to the wider world; adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective
approach to the study of Religion; reflect on and develop their own
values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning.
Examination Board CCEA
Course Structure/Content:
The table below outlines the course and how it is examined.
Exam Details Paper One: 40% of total marks
Understanding our Natural World:
1. River Environments
2. Coastal Environments
3. Our Changing Weather and Climate
4. The Restless Earth
Paper Two: 40% of total marks
Living in Our World:
1. People and Migration
2. Changing Urban Areas
3. Contrasts in World Development
4. Managing our Environment
Controlled
Assessment
Unit 3: Fieldwork
20% of total marks
External written examination.
Pupils base their answers on their knowledge and
experience of fieldwork.
Pupils must bring a fieldwork statement and table of
data to the examination.
Career Opportunities
Teacher Ecologist
Urban Planner Environmental Planner
Meteorologist Transport Planner
Exam Board CCEA
Course Structure / Content
Unit 1: Personal Development, Health and
Well-Being
Human growth and development
Factors affecting growth and
development
Relationships
Self-concept
Coping with life changes.
Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care
and Early Years Sectors
Main employment sectors in health,
social care, early years and children’s
services
Job roles in health, social care, early
years and children’s services
Principles of care/providing quality
care
Meeting client needs
Accessing care services and barriers
to access
Assessment
Unit 1: Personal Development, Health and Well-Being
External assessment (compulsory)
Format: 1 hour 30 minutes’ exam
Short-answer questions, structured questions and questions that require
extended writing are included. (50%)
Unit 2: Working in Health, Social Care and Early Years
Internal assessment (compulsory)
Format: Three controlled assessment tasks (50%)
Career Opportunities
This course would suit anyone studying the sciences or who may wish to go on to further study in
nursing or caring professions. HSC is also offered at GCE level which makes for easy progression.
Exam Board CCEA
Course Structure / Content
Pupils will complete 3 units
Unit 1: Parenthood, pregnancy and the newborn baby (Year 11)
Unit 2 - The development of the child (0-5 years) (Year 12)
Unit 3 - Investigation Task (Year 12)
Assessment
Unit 1 and 2
Examination - 1 hour 15 minutes
The paper will include multiple – choice, short and structured questions
and questions that require extended writing.
Unit 1 is completed at the end of Year 11 and Unit 2 is completed
at the end of Year 12
Unit 3 – Completed in Year 12
Controlled Assessment
You will complete research on a given title. You will produce a report.
There are 5 parts to the report and you will have to work within word
limits.
Career Opportunities
GCSE Child Development is a very popular and useful GCSE. It can open doors to many
different job opportunities such as teaching, nursing, childcare assistant, social work and
midwifery.
Exam Board CCEA
Course Structure / Content
This course gives you an opportunity to study and experience a broad range of areas within the
construction industry:
• To work with your hands.
• To develop your practical skills.
• To produce a functional piece of work from a drawing.
• To design/draft using Computer Aided Design.
Assessment
Unit 1: Introduction to the Built Environment: External Written Examination
lasting 1 hour: 20 % of GCSE.
Unit 2: Sustainable Construction:
External written examination 1 hour 30 mins Paper includes questions based on
pre‐release material.
Unit 3: The Construction Craft Project: Controlled Assessment: Practical
work and coursework will be carried out in school and moderate. 25% of GCSE.
Unit 4: Computer Aided Design in Construction: Controlled Assessment:
Practical work and coursework will be carried out in school and moderate. 25%
of GCSE.
Career Opportunities
Progression to A Level and Degree Courses.
For more information on a career in construction, see the Construction Industry Training Board
and Go Construct websites at: www.citb.co.uk/careers-in-construction/ and
www.goconstruct.org/working-in-construction/
Examination Board EDEXCEL
Course Structure/Content:
Topics Include:
Animal health and welfare
Planning and implementing feeding and watering programmes for a
range of farm animals in a safe and efficient manner.
Soil characteristics and their impact on grassland and crop
production.
The maintenance and repair of farm boundaries and surfaces.
The identification, creation and maintenance of practical habitat
improvement projects on the farm.
Exam Details Portfolio based – continuously assessed.
Career Opportunities
Pupils may progress to the BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary in
Agriculture as part of their Year 13 choices.
Examination Board EDEXCEL
Course Structure/Content:
Core Units: (
1. The Music Industry (External Exam January)
2
Specialist Units: - Choose Any 3.
2. Introducing Live Sound
3. Introducing Music Composition 10 2
4. Introducing Music Performance 2
5. Introducing Music Recording
6. Introducing Music Sequencing 1
7. Introducing Choral Studies
8. Introducing Music Theory
Exam
Details
Pupils will study 4 units of work.
1 External Exam – The Music Industry
Controlled
Assessment
3 Units - portfolio work based on chosen topics.
Career Opportunities
Musician, Sound engineer, theatre work, producer, agent, manager,
Public Relations, DJ, Session player, self-employment, Arts promotion
and many more!
Examination Board EDEXCEL
Course Structure/Content:
4 Units……………………………;; 444 nit44
4444……….
Unit 1: * Mandatory - Fitness for Sport and Exercise (Online Exam)
Unit 2: * Mandatory - Practical Performance in Sport
Unit 3: *Mandatory – Applying the Principles of Personal Training
Unit 4: Leading Sports Activities
9.
Exam
Details
1 Online External Assessment – Fitness For Sport and
Exercise.
Controlled
Assessment
3 Units - portfolio work based on chosen topics.
Career Opportunities
Physiotherapist; Sports Development Officer; Sports Coach;
Leisure Centre Assistant; Gym Instructor; P.E. Teacher;
Sports Therapist.
Examination Board CCEA
Course Structure/Content:
Component 1:
Pupils compile a portfolio which includes the following:
o Designing and making products in different media.
o Experimenting with a range of equipment and materials to
realise products.
o Investigating the work of other designer/makers within the
crafts sector
o Safe working practices within the material specialisms
o Investigating different craft occupations
Component 2:
Pupils respond to a design brief set by CCEA in the second year of the
course. Pupils produce designs and develop a product that they then
manufacture. The assessment is time constrained and completed in
the studio and workshops under supervision from teachers.
Exam Details Design and making activity conducted
under controlled conditions.
Controlled Assessment Ongoing portfolio of different designing
and making activities including woodwork,
jewellery making and ceramics
Career Opportunities
This specification is strongly linked to Art and Technology. It is related
to a range of practical occupations:
Ceramics and pottery, jewellery making, metal smithing, wood turning,
carpentry, product designing and computer aided graphics
Examination Board EDEXCEL
Course Structure/Content:
Pupils will address the following units within the specification:
Unit 1: Software Applications for Business
Unit 2: The Business Environment
Unit 3: Developing Digital Solutions
Unit 1: Software Applications for Business External Exam 40%
Computer based examination 2 hours Pupils complete tasks using a range of
software applications.
Unit 2: The Business Environment External Exam 35%
Written examination 1 hour Structured questions.
Unit 3: Developing Digital Solutions Controlled Assessment 25%
Pupils project manage and develop a digital solution for a given problem
within a business context.
Exam
Details
Written Paper Duration: 1 hour (Unit 1) = 35%
Practical Paper Duration: 2 hour (Unit 1) = 40%
Controlled
Assessment
Coursework = 25%
Career Opportunities
Studying Business Studies to GCSE and then as an A Level opens a diverse
range of career paths. The majority of A Level pupils progress to third
level education but some choose to proceed directly to employment.