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Science (Applied) - BTEC
COURSE OUTLINE & ASSESSMENT
Students will learn how theoretical science can be applied in the workplace. They will complete three mandatory units and one optional unit with a clear focus on practical work.
The course is split evenly with three compulsory units and one optional unit completed over the two year course. 58% of the final grade is externally assessed and the other 42% is internally assessed through coursework.
Year 12 Units
Unit 1 - Principles and applications of science.
Assessment: 1.5 hour examination in June of Year 12.
Unit 2 - Practical scientific procedures and techniques (internally assessed and externally verified).
Year 13 Units
Unit 3 - Science investigative skills
Assessment: 1.5 hour examination in January of Year 13 after students have carried out a practical investigation.
Unit 10 - Biochemistry
DETAILS
Subject Leader: Mr D Hall
Exam board and course/syllabus No:
Pearson Edexcel
Independent study commitment:
Five hours per week
Additional course entry requirements:
GCSE English, Mathematics and Science all at grade 4 or above.
WHAT DOES IT COMBINE WELL WITH?
Applied Science BTEC has some common content with A Level Biology. Chemistry and Physics so combines well with them.
WHY STUDY APPLIED SCIENCE?
Employability skills, such as team working and entrepreneurialism, and practical hands-on skills have been built into the design of the learning aims and content. This gives students the opportunity to use relevant contexts, scenarios and materials to develop a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates the breadth of their skills and knowledge in a way that equips them for employment.
This is an excellent course for anyone who enjoys science but does not want to study at A Level.
WHERE CAN IT LEAD?
This qualification is recognised by UCAS and has a recognised tariff value. Many universities will accept this qualification for admission onto courses such as nursing, midwifery, biomedical science and other applied science courses.
The BTEC can lead to careers as a laboratory technician, nursing, paramedic and more.
Spanish A LEVEL
COURSE OUTLINE & ASSESSMENT
The A Level specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. It constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity, which are valuable to the individual and society.
Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing
• Aspects of Hispanic society • Artistic culture in the Hispanic world • Multiculturalism in Hispanic society • Aspects of political life in Hispanic society Assessment: written examination of 2.5 hours. 50% of A Level
Paper 2: Writing
• One text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification • Grammar Assessment: written exam: of two hours. 20% of A Level
Paper 3: Speaking
• Individual research project • One of four sub-themes: aspects of Hispanic society; artistic culture in the Hispanic world; multiculturalism in Hispanic society; or, aspects of political life in Hispanic society. Assessment: Oral exam: 21 to 23 minutes (including five minutes preparation time). 30% of A Level
DETAILS
Subject Leader: Miss C Liaudet
Exam board and course/syllabus No:
AQA
Independent study commitment:
Five hours per week
Additional course entry requirements:
GCSE Spanish at grade 7 or above.
WHAT DOES IT COMBINE WELL WITH?
Other subjects that would help with developing your language skills could be English Language for grammar and organisational skills; and History or RE for essay writing.
WHY STUDY SPANISH?
Spanish is a global language, is the third most spoken language in the world, and the most spoken language in the Americas meaning that opportunities for immersion are all around you. Spanish is easy to learn, easy to start speaking quickly and will enable you to connect to the Spanish language and culture through its art, music, cinema and literature.
WHERE CAN IT LEAD?
Language degrees can open up opportunities in areas that you may never even have thought to look and language skills are increasing in demand across many business and industry sectors.
Teaching, translating and interpreting are clear career options, but the list below aims to look beyond the obvious into the exciting potential job that could be in your future with a language degree. Foreign civil service, airline services, advertising, editing and publishing, subtitles and voice overs, event management, nursing, sommelier, import/export specialist and hotel management.
Sport BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE
COURSE OUTLINE & ASSESSMENT
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport enables students to develop their creativity, analytical, technical and expressive skills. It is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners wanting to continue their education through applied learning, and studied alongside other A Level or Level 3 qualifications. It is equivalent in size to one A Level and is a study programme completed over two years.
The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. Employers and professional bodies have also been involved and consulted to confirm that the content is appropriate and consistent with current practice for learners who may choose to enter employment directly in the sport sector.
4 units of which 3 are mandatory (83%) and 2 are external (67%).
Mandatory unit focus:
• Anatomy & Physiology • Fitness Training & Programming for Health, Sport & Wellbeing • Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Plus one of the following additional units:
• Sports Leadership • Application of Fitness Testing • Sports Social & Cultural Anthropology • Practical Sports Performance These units will require students to take part in both theory based and practical sessions on a regular basis as part of the assessment process.
DETAILS
Subject Leader: Mr J L Cumber
Exam board and course/syllabus No:
Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 3 national Extended Certificate
Independent study commitment:
Five hours per week
Additional course entry requirements:
GCSE PE at Grade 5 or above
WHAT DOES IT COMBINE WELL WITH?
BTEC Sport combines well with a large number of subjects and supports entry to higher education courses in a wide range of disciplines (depending on the subjects taken alongside it). Sport cannot be studied alongside PE A Level.
WHY STUDY SPORT?
The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many courses, if taken alongside other qualifications as part of a two-year programme of study.
WHERE CAN IT LEAD?
For learners who wish to study an aspect of sport in higher education, opportunities include: • BA (Hons) in Sport Studies and Business, if taken alongside A
Levels in Business and Maths • BSC (Hons) in Sport Psychology, if taken alongside a BTEC
National Extended Certificate in Applied Science and an A
Level in Psychology • BA (Hons) in Sports Education and Special and Inclusive
Education, if taken alongside an A Level in English Language and a BTEC National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts • BA (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, if taken alongside a
BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science.
Learners should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes with the specific higher education providers.
Statistics A LEVEL
COURSE OUTLINE & ASSESSMENT
Statistics A Level aims to help students develop the skills of statistical enquiry, and practise the underpinning statistical calculations and interpretation using real-world data and authentic contexts.
Topics include the study of numerical measures, correlation and regression, sampling, interpretation of data and probability distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.
The assessment structure consists of three papers of equal duration and weighting sat at the end of the two year course. One paper covers data and probability, another covers statistical inference, and the third paper covers the whole specification.
DETAILS
Subject Leader: Mrs C Murphy
Exam board and course/syllabus No:
Pearson Edexcel 9ST0
Independent study commitment:
Five hours per week
Additional course entry requirements:
GCSE Mathematics at grade 6 or above.
WHAT DOES IT COMBINE WELL WITH?
The statistical knowledge, skills and techniques covered in this course can benefit the study of subjects such as Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Business Studies and Psychology.
WHY STUDY STATISTICS?
This course may appeal to students who wish to pursue the study of a numerate post-16 subject but do not wish to study A Level Mathematics. It would also appeal to those who enjoyed statistics at GCSE and would like to develop their knowledge further.
WHERE CAN IT LEAD?
Statistics is useful for any course that would lead to the following careers: environmental science, industry, business and commerce, finance and actuarial work, medical and pharmaceutical research.
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