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Core Curriculum in Key Stage 4

All students will follow a core curriculum entitlement that includes

the following subject areas:

English Language

English Literature

Mathematics

Science

Religious Education

Games

Careers

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Important Dates

Year 9 Curriculum Pathways Assembly

Thursday 4th

January 2018

Academic mentoring, advice and guidance interviews

Process begins: Tuesday 9th

January 2018

Guernsey College of Further Education Taster Visits

Tuesday 16th

January 2018 at 1.30pm

Year 9 Options Evening

Thursday 1st February 2018 between 6.00 – 7.00pm

Year 9 Parents Evening

Thursday 8th

February 2018 between 6.00- 8.00pm

Options forms handed out to students

Students must return options forms by 10.45am to the main reception

Tuesday 13th

February 2018

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Name of

subject or

course

ART

Qualification

Level and

Examination

Board

OCR ART AND DESIGN GCSE (9-1)

How is the

course

assessed?

Component % of GCSE (9-1)

UNIT A01 A02 A03 A04 TOTA

L

UNIT 1:

Coursework

Art and

Design

Portfolio

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.

What is the

content of the

course?

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

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

whole and judgements regarding the extent to which all of the

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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

Any additional

information or

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.

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Name of subject or

course DRAMA

Qualification Level and

Examination Board WJEC GCSE DRAMA

How is the course

assessed?

The course is assessed in the following sections:

Unit 1 – Devised Drama (Practical)

This unit is worth 40%.

Unit 2 – Scripted Examination (Practical)


Unit 3 – Written Examination (Written)


What is the content of

the course?

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 – 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 3 – 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.

Any additional

information or

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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Name of subject or

course HOSPITALITY AND CATERING


Examination Board

EDUQAS LEVEL 1 & 2 AWARD (WJEC)

How is the course

assessed?

At Level 2 this qualification is equivalent to the points

gained for 1 GCSE at grade A* - C.

At Level 1 this qualification is equivalent to the points

gained for 1 GCSE at grade D - F.

Certificates are awarded as a Pass, Merit, Distinction

and Distinction*

Units 1 - Externally assessed with an on line

examination that lasts 90 minutes.

Unit 2 - Internally assessed controlled assessment set

by the exam board. It is completed under exam

conditions within 9 hours. A practical exam of 3 hours

is included in the time allocation.


the course?

There are 2 component units which make up the

qualification:

Unit 1 – The Hospitality & Catering Industry (48 hrs)

LO1 Understand the environment in which hospitality

and catering providers operate.

LO2 Understand how hospitality and catering

provisions.

LO3 Understand how hospitality and catering

provision meets health and safety requirements.

LO4 Know how food can cause ill health.

LO5 Be able to propose a hospitality and catering

provision to meet specific requirements.

Unit 2 – Hospitality and Catering in Action (72 hrs)

LO1 understand the importance of nutrition when

planning menus

LO2 understand menu planning

LO3 be able to cook dishes

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..

Any additional

information or

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.

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Name of subject or

course FRENCH


Examination Board AQA GCSE FRENCH

How is the course

assessed?

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


the course?

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

Any additional

information or

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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Name of subject or

course GEOGRAPHY

Qualification Level

and Examination

Board

AQA GCSE 9-1

How is the course

assessed?

Exam 1: Physical Geography

Exam Time: 1 ½ hrs

88 marks in total

35% of GCSE marks

Exam 2: Human Geography

Exam Time: 1 ½ hrs

88 marks in total

35% of GCSE mark

Exam 3: Geographical applications

Exam Time: 1 ¼ hrs

76 marks in total

30% of GCSE marks

What is the content

of the course?

You will learn about…

● Natural Hazards

● Tectonic Hazards

● Weather Hazards

● Climate Change

● Ecosystems

● Tropical Rainforests

● UK Coastal Landscapes

● Urbanisation

● Population Structure

● Settlements

● Urban Settlements

● Earthquakes & Volcanoes

● Rivers

● Coasts

● Weather

● Climate & Natural Vegetation

● Industry

● Tourism

● Energy

● Water

● Environmental Risks of Economic Development.

Any additional

information or

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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Name of subject

or course GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION

Qualification

Level and

Examination

Board

GCSE GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION

ART and DESIGN

(Full Course)

How is the course

assessed?

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.

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.

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What is the

content of the

course?

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

Any additional

information or

requirements

Graphic communication will suit you if you would like to use a

range of creative skills. If you are interested in marketing and

communications and love creating logos, packaging, posters,

leaflets, illustrations, graphic novels, paper engineering and are

thinking of working in the creative industry then this

qualification would lead to a range of employment or further

education.. Graphic communication 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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Name of subject or

course

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)

How is the course

assessed?

● 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)


the 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.

Any additional

information or

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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Name of subject or

course HISTORY


Examination Board

GCSE HISTORY B (SCHOOLS HISTORY

PROJECT)

How is the course

assessed?

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


the course?

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.

Any additional

information or

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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Name of subject or

course ICT


Examination Board

BCS Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills ECDL

(Extra) ITQ

(Full GCSE Equivalent)

How is the course

assessed?

There are four externally assessed online units:

Word Processing Software -25%

Spreadsheet Software -25%

Presentation Software -25%

Improving Productivity using IT – 25%

These are done on an application within the computer suites and each unit comprises of a 50

minute exercise with additional multiple choice

questions testing theory. The units can be done in

any order but it is recommended that Improving

Productivity using ICT is done last as it

encompasses all three of the other modules. In

order to take one of the units exams, students will

need to demonstrate understanding by passing a

diagnostic test with a pass of at least 80%. Students

will get instant feedback on how they have done at

the completion of each test.


the course?

The Word Processing Software unit sets out essential

concepts and skills relating to the ability to use a word

processing application to create everyday documents. It

aims to provide learners with the ability to use a

software application designed for the creation, editing

and production of largely text-based documents.

The Spreadsheet Software unit aims to provide learners

with the ability to use a software application designed

to record data in rows and columns, perform

calculations with numerical data and present

information using charts and graphs.

The Presentation Software unit aims to provide learners

with the ability to use software applications to produce

effective presentations, which include a combination of

media (e.g. images, animation and sound) for

education, entertainment or information sharing.

The Improving Productivity using IT unit focuses on

developing the ability to plan, evaluate and improve

procedures involving the use of IT tools and systems in

order to improve the productivity and efficiency of

work activities. This will also facilitate the

requirements to pass ICT based information and

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training on to others to assist with shortcomings in their ICT knowledge.

Students who complete all four modules should be at a

standard whereby they can complete any task issued

within an ICT working environment Post-16 and use

their knowledge to assist others in these areas.

Any additional

information or

requirements

Students are expected to have an interest in the subject

as we will be meeting some of the more advanced

features of the ICT suite available.

Although invaluable for a lot of different career paths it

is not an easy subject and a certain level of

commitment would need to be demonstrated

throughout.

As we progress through the year the requirements for

each individual student will change as they pass

different modules and so students will be expected to

be self-motivated and able to manage their time

effectively in order to meet the knowledge

requirements for each unit.

As a course designed to improve ways of working as

well as subject knowledge, the EDCL Extra course will

assist all digital skills within other Level 2 subjects as

well as be a beneficial addition to Post-16 courses.

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Name of subject or

course MUSIC

Qualification Level

and

Examination Board

EDEXCEL NQF BTEC LEVEL 2 AWARD AND

BTEC CERTIFICATE

(Equivalent to 1 GCSE)

How is the course

assessed?

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.

What is the content

of the course?

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.

Recording: Using studio production skills to create a

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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.

Any additional

information or

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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Name of subject or

course PHYSICAL EDUCATION


Examination Board

Cambridge IGCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

(Single Award worth 1 GCSE)

How is the course

assessed?

This course is a THEORY and PRACTICAL course. ● 50% of the final grade comes from a written exam.

(1hr 45 minutes) ● 50% of the final grade comes from practical

assessments. Theory (50%) ● This will be on a wide range of topics which students

will cover in classroom lessons. Practical (50%) ● 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?

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 iPADS to analyse their performance and

look to what can be improved.

Any additional

information or

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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Name of subject or

course MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY


Examination Board

AQA TECHNICAL AWARD

LEVEL 2 (Equivalent to GCSE) from L2 Pass- L2

Distinction*

How is the course

assessed?

Unit 1- Skills Demonstration

30% of the award assessed against 8 practical skills,

worth a potential 72 marks

Unit 2- Extended making project

30% of the award that builds upon knowledge and

skills obtained during Unit 1. Worth a potential 72

marks

UNIT 3 – Fundamentals of Materials Technology • 40% of overall qualification

• Externally assessed

• Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes

• 48 Guided learning hours (GLH) approximately

• 96 marks


the course?

This Level 2 qualification is a highly vocational course

that is the equivalent to a GCSE. During year 10,

students will gain experience of workshop tools and

machinery to produce short projects that will become

evidence in a folio of work covering Unit 1. This will

gain students a potential 30% of the overall award.

Students will work with a variety of resistant materials

such as wood, metal and plastic and work as part of a

team for at least one of the projects.

● During year 11, students will choose to plan and

make a project that incorporates the skills that they

have gained during Unit 1. This unit will take up at

least 36 Guided Learning Hours as a single project

and will gain a potential 30% of the overall award.

Unit 3 is an exam that students will sit during the

summer. This exam will prove their knowledge of

materials and technologies and is worth 40% of the

overall grade for this award

Any additional

information or

requirements

This Technical Award has been designed alongside

industry to overturn a skills shortage that exists in

school leavers entering employment and further study.

It has been designed to develop many essential skills

desired by employers and further education providers.

The skills learned are transferable due to the planning,

team working and practical methods used throughout

the course. An essential requirement for success in this

course is enthusiasm alongside a keen interest in

practical based activities. If students have enjoyed

Resistant Materials at KS 3, this could be the award for

them at KS 4.

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Name of subject or

course DOUBLE AWARD SCIENCE


Examination Board

AQA TRILOGY SCIENCE (DOUBLE AWARD)

8464

How is the course

assessed?

Six papers - 2 x Biology, 2 x Chemistry, 2 x Physics

are assessed by:

● Written examination: 1hour & 15 minutes

● 110 marks

● 33.3% of GCSE

Questions - multiple-choice, short-answer, calculations

and extended open-response questions.


the course?

Biology

1. Cell biology

2. Organisation

3. Infection and response

4. Bioenergetics

5. Homeostasis and response

6. Inheritance, variation and evolution

7. Ecology

Chemistry 8. Atomic structure and the periodic table

9. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter

10. Quantitative chemistry

11. Chemical changes

12. Energy changes

13. The rate and extent of chemical change

14. Organic chemistry

15. Chemical analysis

16. Chemistry of the atmosphere

17. Using resources

Physics 18. Energy

19. Electricity

20. Particle model of matter

21. Atomic structure

22. Forces

23. Waves

24. Magnetism and electromagnetism

Any additional

information or

requirements

The qualification will be graded on a 17-point scale:

1.1 to 9.9, where 9.9 is the best grade and 4.4 is

roughly equivalent to a C.

Papers are tiered; With up to level 5.5 on foundation

paper and up to 9.9 on a higher paper

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Name of subject or

course WORKSKILLS BTEC


Examination Board

EDEXCEL PEARSON QCF BTEC LEVEL 2

CERTIFICATE IN WORKSKILLS

● 13 units; equivalent to GCSE Grade C

How is the course

assessed?

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.


the course?

Students can choose from the following units. This list

is not a definitive list but gives an idea of the course:

● 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

Any additional

information or

requirements

All students are expected to participate in a range of

activities linked to working environments.

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Name of subject or

course

CONSTRUCTION /

ENGINEERING LEVEL 1


Examination Board

BTEC LEVEL 1 AWARD

The qualification is equivalent to 1 GCSE at grade

D over two years.

How is the course

assessed?

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.


the course?

CONSTRUCTION

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. 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.

ENGINEERING

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! 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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Name of subject or

course ENGINEERING LEVEL 2

Qualification Level

and Exam Board

BTEC LEVEL 2 FIRST AWARD IN

ENGINEERING equivalent to 1 GCSE (A-C)

How is the course

assessed?

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 course?

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.

Any additional

information or

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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Name of subject or

course ENTERPRISE

Qualification Level

and

Examination Board

LEVEL 1 OR LEVEL 2 AWARD/CERTIFICATE IN

RETAIL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

How is the course

assessed?

Practical team based exercises, assignments and

portfolio building.


the course?

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!

Any additional

information or

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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Name of subject or

course

HAIR AND BEAUTY

Qualification Level

and

Examination Board

VCTC LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE

How is the course

assessed?

Assignments are carried out during each unit, alongside

practical assessments, so you can see your progression

and skills grow.


the course?

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

Any additional

information or

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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Name of subject or

course HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE


Examination Board

LEVEL 2 BTEC TECH AWARD

(Equivalent to 1 GCSE over two years)

How is the course

assessed?

Internally assessed Assignments for Explore and Develop

Externally assessed task to assess the ability to Apply the knowledge gained

Grading system: Pass, Merit, Distinction


the course?

Care sectors and human growth and development.

Completing the project will apply this knowledge

through synoptic assessment of learning.

Human Lifespan development

- Explore how individuals develop physically,

emotionally and socially over time

- Investigate how various factors affect that

growth

- Discover how to adapt and make changes

Learn which health and social services are available

Identify which people may need to use these services

Discover who is involved in providing the service

Explore why some people do not access what they need

Look at the values of the sector

Any additional

information or

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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Name of subject or

course PUBLIC SERVICES


Examination Board

BTEC LEVEL 2 AWARD IN PUBLIC SERVICES

(Equivalent to one GCSE over two years)

How is the course

assessed?

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.


the course?

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.

Any additional

information or

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.

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