School Partnerships’ Programme Prospectus 2021/22
Great Careers Start Here
OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES AIMS & QUALIFICATIONS The world of work is constantly changing; it is uncommon for a person to have only one occupation throughout their working life, so it’s vital that we are able to transfer and adapt our knowledge and skills throughout our careers. To foster these abilities, Occupational Studies allows pupils to learn for work, through work and about work, and it provides the potential for this learning to take place in out-of-school contexts. This hands-on approach is ideal for those who prefer to develop their skills in a more practical, occupational environment. Occupational Studies is both coherent and flexible and provides a good foundation from which to advance to competence-based post16 courses. There are 6 Single Awards in the Occupational Studies Suite (given by each pathway below):
Pathway
Subjects include
Design & Creativity
Graphic Design, Website Development, Catering, Hairdressing & Beauty
Business & Services
Hairdressing, Beauty, Childcare, Administration & Catering
Construction
Brickwork, Joinery, Plumbing, Tiling, Plastering , Hard Landscaping & Painting & Decorating, Plumbing
Engineering
Car Maintenance, Electrical, Land Based, Engineering, Plumbing
Environment & Society
Caring, Sports, Horticulture, Tourism
Technology & Innovation
Digital Imaging, TV & Film, Bench Joinery & Carpentry Joinery , CAD, Sheet Metal
If a pupil achieves a total of 120 out of 200 marks or more from their two subjects they will achieve a Level 2 Single Award in Occupational Studies which is the equivalent of 1 GCSE at grade A*- C. The pupil will also study a further different Single Award in their Year 12. Occupational Studies qualifications are delivered
at the following campuses: • • • • • •
Armagh Campus Lurgan Campus Newry East Campus Newry West Campus Newry Greenbank Campus Portadown Campus
BTEC Level 2 First Award BTEC Level 1/2 First Awards provides opportunities for learners to achieve a nationally recognised level 2 qualification. It provides vocational emphasis for learners following a GCSE route. It offers an engaging programme for learners who, at entry stage, wish to learn about the Engineering and Media industries. If successfully completed (at level 2) it provides the equivalent of 1 GCSE, grade A*-C
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary/Diploma The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma extends the specialist work-related focus from the BTEC Level 2 Certificate and covers the key knowledge and practical skills required in the appropriate vocational sector. The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma offers greater flexibility and a choice of emphasis through the optional units. It is broadly equivalent to one GCE A Level. The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma, when studied alongside the qualifications offered in the pupils school will provide an understanding of the practical skills of the vocational area and will assist the pupils in moving on into technical level employment or entry into higher education. The College currently offer the BTEC Level 2/3 Subsidiary Diploma in the following areas: • • • • • •
Construction Media Engineering ICT Health& Social Care Childcare
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