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th FormProspectus

INTRODUCTION FROM THE HEADTEACHER

To all prospective students and parents I am delighted that you are considering Welshpool HighSchool 6th Form for Post-16 education. It is hoped that this prospectus, the information gainedduring our Open Evening and your own personal research and ambitions will lead to a decisionto join our 6th Form in September 2017.

We are justifiably proud of the achievements of our 6th Form students and the quality ofteaching that we offer here at Welshpool. We have a broad selection of Advanced Level andBTEC Level 3 courses available, with access to an even wider range of courses through thePowys Area Wide Prospectus; an arrangement that allows the majority of study to be based atWelshpool, whilst providing the opportunity to study additional courses delivered at other localschools and Newtown Port Talbot College (Newtown Campus).

The fact that student achievement is consistently high at Welshpool High School is based onthree important factors.

Firstly, there is a strong commitment in the student body to do well. Secondly, the quality ofteaching and learning in the classroom and thirdly the very good relationships that exist betweenthe students, staff and parents, married with the pastoral support students receive.

6th Form life is clearly about achieving the best possible qualifications and developingappropriate skills to access a place in higher education or becoming better equipped foremployment. We have a strong track record in terms of students gaining entry to their firstchoice university, including some of the United Kingdom's most prestigious universities whileother students have been successful in gaining apprenticeships and training with reputablecompanies. In recent years, many of our students have been invited to join the Seren Network,which is aimed at encouraging our more able students to apply to Oxbridge and Russell GroupUniversities. We will continue to encourage students to aim high and develop interests andattitudes in preparation for university life and the wider world of work.

We believe strongly in frequent reporting so that students and parents can gain regular andappropriate reviews of progress. Students work towards a target grade for achievement which isreviewed regularly. The target is based on high expectations.

We have an independent study and computer area for sixth formers, and students are expected toattend independent study each week. We also have 6th Form common room accommodation andintend to make further improvements to benefit our students.

If you would like any further information, or you have any questions about any aspect of 6thForm life, then please feel free to contact Mrs Cottrell, Head of 6th Form, Mr Davies, DeputyHeadteacher or myself and we will do our best to help.

J. ToalHeadteacher

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Enrichment Activities

In addition to academic success extra-curricular activities are designed to ensure students maximisetheir potential entry into highly competitive degree places and the workplace. At Welshpool HighSchool we believe that all 6th form students should have the opportunity to access a wide range ofactivities which enrich the academic curriculum and help to develop new skills and interests. Studentsare encouraged to participate in at least one of these activities in order to build a strong individualprofile.

Opportunities include:-

♦ Paired Reading and Paired MathematicsThis scheme matches 6th form students with lower school pupils to improve their literacy andmathematical skills.

♦ APAUSEStudents have the opportunity to train as APAUSE peer educators which involves delivering aseries of lessons to Year 9 students on coping with personal issues.

♦ Duke of Edinburgh (Silver Award)A Duke of Edinburgh programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. The award isachieved by completing a personal programme of activities in 4 areas:-

Volunteering - helping someone, your community or the environment.

Physical - becoming fitter through sport, dance or fitness activities.

Skills - developing existing talents or trying something new.

Expedition - planning, training for and completing an adventurous journey in unknown territorysuch as Snowdonia.

♦ Peer MentoringYear 12 students are trained to provide guidance to younger students. Through this relationshippeer mentors provide advice and support and serve as role models.

♦ Sports Leadership AwardOrganised by the PE department this offers students experience in coaching and culminates in anationally recognised award

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Careers AdviceAll students receive careers advice from a Careers Officer. In addition there are opportunitiesto attend fairs and workshops on careers and courses available post 6th form.

Worldwide ExchangesEach year around six students from Year 12 participate in an exchange with Canadianstudents. This is extremely well supported by the local Rotary Club and in turn we are visitedby Canadian students in the spring.

Mock InterviewsThese take place in the Autumn Term before students apply for university and provide anexcellent opportunity for students to be interviewed by local business people and to receiveconstructive feedback on their performance.

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AFTER THE SIXTH FORM

An overwhelming majority of our students come into the 6th Form with expectations of going on tosome form of Higher Education.

Students from previous years have gone on to study:

Chemical Engineering Imperial College, London

Veterinary Science Liverpool

Midwifery Cardiff

Business Cardiff

Geography & Archaeology Liverpool

Physiotherapy Coventry

Natural Science Cambridge

English Oxford

Gap years are becoming more popular and some students elect to spend a year completing voluntarywork abroad or in this country.

Some students follow a more direct route into employment by embarking upon advanced trainingcourses and apprenticeships.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

In order to follow an AS/A Level course of study, students are required to obtain 5 GCSEGrades C and above, preferably with B Grades or above in the subject chosen to study.

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(AS + A2 = A) ART AND DESIGN (WJEC)

‘AS’

ART 1: Unit 1 Art & Design Coursework Portfolio 100% 200 marks 160 UMSOne unit of coursework based on themes and subject matter developed from personal starting points.All work will be selected, evaluated and presented for assessment by the candidates. Critical contextualunderstanding may be demonstrated through written, visual, oral or other appropriate forms.To be internally set. Internal assessments to be sent to WJEC by mid-May and externally moderatedin June.

A Level (the above plus the following A Level units)

ART 3: Unit 3 Art & Design Personal Investigation 30% 120 marks 120 UMSOne unit of coursework based on themes and subject matter developed from personal starting pointsthat requires the candidates to communicate their understanding through integrated images and textswhich includes a written element of no less than 1000 words. Critical contextual understanding may bedemonstrated through written, visual, oral or other appropriate forms. To be internally set; internalassessment to be sent to WJEC by mid-May and externally moderated in June.ART 4: Unit 4 Art & Design Controlled Assignment 20% 80 marks 80 UMSOne unit that comprises an externally set assignment presented to the candidates at the start of thepreparation period for the controlled test which will be a continuous period of focused study for twelvehours.

All work will be selected, evaluated and presented for assessment by the candidates.Critical contextual understanding may be demonstrated through written, visual, oral or other appropriateforms. To be externally set on 1st February, internal assessments to be sent to WJEC by mid-May andexternally moderated in June.

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Subject ContentStudents will choose to produce work from a menu of endorsed options, which they find most suitable.They are: Arts, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Three Dimensional Design, Textiles, Photography, Criticaland contextual studies. There will be two units of work for ‘AS’ and a further two units of courseworkfor ‘A’ level. Students should achieve an ‘AS’ qualification and an ‘A’ level qualification by the end ofyears 12 and 13 respectively. One unit in each year will be set by the exam board.

PROGRESSIONThe study of Art & Design allows progression to any specialist Arts course or creative degree at

university, either directly or after study on a BTEC Foundation Course at a college. The subject is anacceptable qualification to study courses at university in an unrelated subject. It is also helpful towardsstudying design based degrees, teaching and architecture courses.

For further information see: Ms H Barker

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(AS+A2=A) DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (WJEC)

Specialist Option: - Product Design

‘AS’ ‘A2’

DT 1: DT 3:2hours 40% of total ‘AS’ marks 2 ½ hours 20% of total ‘A2’ marks

20% of total ‘A2’ marksWritten Paper: This paper is answered in the context of

Written Paper: This paper is answered inthe context of the product design specialistoption.Content: This paper contains two sectionsand will assess knowledge andunderstanding drawn from the subjectcontent categories:- Design and innovation;Product Analysis; Materials and

Components; Industrial and CommercialPractice.

DT 2:40hours 60% of total ‘AS’ marks

30% of total ‘A2’ marks

Coursework - ProjectCandidates will submit an integrated task tosatisfy the AS Design and meet assessmentcriteria. The nature of most of this work

will be negotiated with individualcandidates by subject staff.

The project will include detailed productanalysis of an existing product that is

similar or has similar features to theirdesign proposal.

PROGRESSION

the product design specialist option.

Content: This paper contains two sections and will assessknowledge and understanding drawn from the whole ofthe subject content for the specialist Option, PRODUCTDESIGN.

Subject content categories:4.1.1 Designing and innovation;

4.1.2 Product analysis;4.1.3 Human responsibility;

4.1.4 Public interaction;4.2.1 Materials and components;

4.2.2 Industrial and commercial practice;4.2.3 Processes;

4.2.4 Production Systems and control.

DT4:Designing Skills and Making Skills

60hours 30% of total ‘A2’ marksA single, substantial project.

The examination Board set eight themes for the project,although candidates can submit their own proposals forapproval. The project requires candidates to demonstratethe integration of design and making skills, knowledgeand understanding. Candidates are expected to takeincreased responsibility for the identification ofappropriate work and the management of their ownproject. Candidates who have completed a GCSE Design& Technology project will be familiar with thisFormat.This element of the course is both the most demandingand the most rewarding. It allows individuals to displayability in changing the man-made world and it often

proves to be exciting and arduous. It must be stressed thata determined approach to practical activity is a

fundamental prerequisite for the success in Design andTechnology advanced level.

Many degree courses benefit from the experience provided by this course. This course supports progressioninto all Science and Engineering degree courses (civil, structural, mechanical etc.), Product Design degreecourses, teaching and Architecture etc.

For further information see: Mr R Cannon or Mr J Birch.

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(AS+A2=A) BIOLOGY (WJEC)

‘AS’ ‘A2’

Module 1: Fundamental Concepts andModule 3: Energy, Homeostasis and theOrganisations

1hour 30mins 50% of total ‘AS’ marks& 20% of total ‘A’ marks

Content: Biological compounds, cellstructure and function, structure of plasmamembrane and transport mechanisms,enzymes, including medical and industrialapplication, cell division.

Module 2: Biodiversity & Physiology1hour 30mins 50% of total ‘AS’ marks

& 20% of total ‘A’ marks

Content: Transport systems; gas exchange,transport mechanisms in plants and

humans, feeding strategies andreproductive strategies.

Practical work is assessed through thecompletion of a laboratory workbook.

PROGRESSION

Environment1hour 30mins 25% of total ‘A’ marks

Content: Importance of energy,respiration, photosynthesis, microbiologyand disease, population dynamics, theendocrine and nervous systems.

Module 4: Variation, Inheritance andOptions

2hours 25% of total ‘A’ marks

Content: Genetic code and inheritance.Reproduction, variation and evolution, andone of three options.

Module 5: Practical Assessment,Synoptic practical.

10% of total ‘A’ mark

Content: An experimental task and apractical analysis task, using skillsdeveloped during the course.

Many students progress to Higher Education and biologically-related courses leading to arange of possible careers including; Medicine, Nursing, Radiography, Pharmacy,Physiotherapy, Agriculture, Teaching, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology,Scientific Civil Service, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Horticulture, Marine Biology,Pollution Control, Forestry and Conservation work,

For further information see: Mr D Bass

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(AS+A2=A)

‘AS’Unit 1: The Language of Chemistry,Structure and Simple Reactions

1hour 30mins 20% of Qualification

A series of compulsory questions, bothstructural and objective.

Content: Basic ideas about atoms,chemical calculations, chemicalequilibrium and acid-base reactions,

CHEMISTRY (WJEC)

‘A2’Unit 3: Physical and InorganicChemistry


Content: Redox, chemistry of p+d block,kinetics entropy, entropy and equilibrium.

Unit 4: Organic Chemistry and Analysis1hour 45mins 25% of total ‘A’ marks

energetics, properties of groups, productionof chemicals.

Unit 2: Energy, Rate and Chemistry ofCarbon Compounds


A series of compulsory questions, bothstructural and objective.

Content: Thermochemistry, rates of rxw,the wider impact of chemistry, organiccompounds and reactions. Hydrocarbons,Halogenoalkaes, Alcohols, Analytical

techniques

PROGRESSION

A series of compulsory questions-3 structural and 2 extended answerquestions.

Content: Redox, chemistry of p+d block,kinetics entropy, entropy and equilibrium.

Unit 5: A2 Practical Unit 60 marks10% of Qualification

Externally assessed practical. Anexperimental task and a practical analysistask using skills developed during thecourse.

The course can lead to further study of Chemistry and related subjects in Higher Education orDirect entry to careers e.g. Agriculture, Brewing, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering,Chemical Industry, Dentistry, Food Technology, Geology, Medicine, Materials Science,Pharmacy, Soil Science, Forestry, Veterinary Science.

For further information see: Ms S Ormond and Mrs Hoole

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(AS + A2 = A)

‘AS’

Unit 1: Motion, Energy and Matter1hour 30mins 50% of total ‘AS’ marksWritten paper & 20% of total ‘A’marks

Content: Forces, Particle Physics,Radiation from stars.

Unit 2: Waves and Particles

1hour 30mins 50% of total ‘AS’ marksWritten paper & 20% of total ‘A’marks

Content: Electricity, Waves and Lasers.

Content: Planning, Observing, TakingMeasurements, Recording Data, PresentingData, Interpreting Data, Applying PhysicsKnowledge, Recognising Patterns, MakingPredications and Evaluating Outcomes.

PROGRESSION

PHYSICS (WJEC)

‘A2’

Unit 3: Oscillations and Nuclei2 hour 15mins 25% of total ‘A’ marksWritten Paper

Content: Vibrations, Energy, MolecularKinetic Theory and Nuclear Decay.

Unit 4: FieldsOptions

2 hours 25% of total ‘A’ marksWritten Paper

Content: Fields of Force, Magnetic Effectsof Currents, Electromagnetic Induction,

Alternative currents, Orbits and theUniverse.

Unit 5: Practical Examination2hour 10% of total ‘A’ marksWritten Paper

Content: Experimental Test, PracticalAnalysis Task.

The course can lead to further study of Physics and related subjects in higher education. Thesubject is valued for anyone wishing to pursue a career in Engineering, Computing, Medicalprofessions or Science in general.

For further information see: Mr D Phillips and Mr A Whitley

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(AS + A2 = A) ENGLISH LITERATURE (WJEC)

‘AS’ ‘A2’

20% Unit 1 20% Unit 3Prose and Drama: Students study the poetry of John Donne.

Students study a Victorian novel and They also have to analyse an unseenElizabethan drama. poem.

20% Unit 2 20% Unit 6Poetry: Students study a Shakespeare play.

Students study and analyse the poetry oftwo authors.

20% Unit 5 (coursework)Students compare two modern novels.

PROGRESSIONThe course outlined above is ideal preparation for the study of English Literature or a variety of other

courses in higher education; progression to the next level of vocational qualifications; or direct entry intoemployment. In addition, the specification provides a coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course ofstudy for candidates who do not progress to further study of this subject.

English Literature is a subject that requires candidates to evaluate the significance of cultural, historicaland other contextual influences on literary texts. Through their studies, students will therefore haveopportunities to reflect on a range of spiritual, ethical, social and cultural issues. The course alsoprovides opportunities for students to develop key skills, especially those in communication.

For further information see: Mr E Jopling

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(Edexcel)

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EAR 12

CORE 1: C1

MATHEMATICS(Pure and Applied)

YEAR 13

CORE 3:1hour 30mins examination Non-Calculator

Topics studied: algebra, co-ordinate geometry,sequences and series, differentiation,

integration.

CORE 2: C21hour 30mins examination

Topics studied: algebra, co-ordinate geometry,sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentialand logarithms, differentiation, integration.

STATISTICS: S1

Topics studied: mathematical models,representation and summary of data, probability,correlation and regression, discrete randomvariables, discrete distributions, the normaldistribution.

1hour 30mins examination

Topics studied: algebra, trigonometry,exponential and logarithms, differentiation,numerical methods.

CORE 4: C41hour 30mins examination

Topics studied: algebra, co-ordinate geometry,sequences and series, differentiation,

integration, vectors.

MECHANICS 1: M11hour 30mins examination

Topics studied: mathematical models, vectors,kinematics, dynamics, statics, moments.

• An AS in mathematics consists of the best marks from modules C1, C2 and S1.• An A2 in mathematics consists of the best mark from each of the six modules above. Greater

than 80% is required for an A, Greater than 70% for a B etc.

NOTES: All modules have equal weighting; there is no coursework.C1 is a non-calculator examination. Scientific calculators are allowed in all other examinations.

Calculators with a facility for symbolic algebra, differentiation and integration are NOT allowed in anyexamination.For further information and course entry requirements see Mr R Powell.

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(AS + A2 = A)

‘AS’ (3 units)

Unit 1: Speaking (non-exam) 12%

Task 1: Arguing a point of view (based on awritten stimulus).

Task 2: Discussion (based on a second writtenstimulus).

Unit 2: Listening, Reading and TranslationExam 28%

Section A: ListeningSection B: Reading

Section C: Translation from French into English

Section D: One essay(based on the study of a French film).

Subject Content:-Leisure and lifestyles (travel/ tourism/ sport/entertainment/ health)

- The individual and society (relationships/youth culture/ education/ careers)

PROGRESSIONFor further information see: Mrs E Guppy

FRENCH (WJEC)

‘A2’

Unit 3: Speaking (non-exam) 18%Independent research project

a) Presentation of a research projectb) Discussion on the content of the research

project

Unit 4: Listening, Reading andTranslation Exam 30%

Section A: ListeningSection B: Reading

Section C: Translation from English intoFrench

Unit 5: Critical and Analytical ResponseWritten Exam 12%

1 x essay (based on a piece of literature).

Subject Content:- Environmental issues (Pollution/ transport/energy/ conversation/ global warming)- Social and Political Issues (media/ racism/immigration/ terrorism/ world of work)

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(AS + A2 = A) SPANISH (WJEC)

‘AS’ 3 Units ‘A2’

Unit 1: Speaking (non-exam) 12% Unit 3: Speaking (non-exam)Independent research project

Task 1: Arguing a point of view (based on a) Presentation of research project.written stimulus). b) Discussion on the content of the research

Task 2: Discussion (based on a second writtenstimulus).

Unit 2: Listening, Reading and TranslationExam 28%

Section A: Listening.Section B: Reading.

Section C: Translation from Spanish intoEnglish.

Section D: Critical response to writing

Subject Content:A: Leisure and lifestyles

(Travel and tourism, sport, hobbies,entertainment, customs, traditions, healthyliving and exercise, unhealthy living- drugs,aids, smoking, alcohol)

B: The individual and society(Relationships and responsibilities; genderissues; youth culture; education; future careers)

PROGRESSIONFor further information see: Miss N O’Sullivan

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project.

Unit 4: Listening, Reading andTranslation Exam

Section A: Listening.Section B: Reading.

Section C: Translation from English intoSpanish.

Unit 5: Critical and Analytical Responsein Writing

1 x essay (based on a piece of literature).

Subject Content:C: Environmental Issues

(Technology, pollution, global warming,transport, energy, nuclear energy, renewableenergy, conservation, recycling)

D: Social and Political Issues(Role of media; racism; immigration; socialexclusion and integration; terrorism; worldof work)

(AS + A2 = A) CYMRAEG AIL IAITH (WJEC)WELSH SECOND LANGUAGE

‘AS’ ‘AS’Unit 1: 20% Unit 4: 15% play in production

Oral Examination Oral Examination

Content: Content:Watching and discussing the film ‘Hedd Wyn’. The Welsh Drama ‘Siwan’ by Sanders LewisA group oral examination with the opportunity Group oral examination.to discuss all aspects of the production.

Unit 2: 15% Unit 5: 20%2hour

Coursework Written paper

Content: Content:‘A Rough Guide to ’ any aspect of life Written examination, based on short stories

in Wales, e.g. a specific area in Wales. studied in class.

Unit 3: 15% Unit 6: 15%

Written paper 2 hourWritten paper

Content:Question 1: Grammar - idioms and correcting Content:

sentences. Written examination paper based on poetryQuestion 2: Based on poetry studied in class. studied in class.

PROGRESSIONThis is a very valued A level for students wishing to enter university for degree level work. It is alsoparticularly useful for students contemplating any manner of employment within Wales and beyond.

For further information see: Mr S Monk

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(AS + A2 = A) GEOGRAPHY (WJEC)

As with many of the A Levels in 2016/17 you will be following a new syllabus in Geography. It haschanged quite considerably from the last course and is outlined below:

‘AS’

The AS course can be done as a stand-aloneexam or as part of the whole A2 course.

In the past, nearly all students have completedthe whole A2.

Unit 1: Changing Landscapes(2 hour exam, 24% of final mark)

• Tectonic Hazards• Glacial Landscapes

Unit 2: Changing Places(1 hour 30 minute exam, 16% of final mark)

• Changing Places• Fieldwork in Physical and Human

Geography

Two Fieldwork Days:One day investigating glacial environmentsat Cwm Idwal in Snowdonia and one dayinvestigating urban and rural change atPattingham in Staffordshire and in the CBDof Birmingham.

PROGRESSION

‘A2’

Unit 3: Global Systems & Global Governance(2 hour exam, 24% of final mark)

• Water & Carbon Cycles• Global Migration

• Global Governance of the World’sOceans

• 21st Century Challenges: Data responsequestions on any topic from Units 1, 2or 3.

Unit 4: Contemporary Themes in Geography(2 hour exam, 16% of final mark)

• Tectonic Environments (building onknowledge from Year 12)

• Energy Challenges• Weather & Climate

Unit 5: Independent Investigation(20% of final mark)

• Independent student fieldworkinvestigation of 3000-4000 words

• We will do a 3 day residential field trip inJune/July, probably to Aberystwyth

University to give you ideas for theproject and to practice fieldworktechniques

• You will then choose a topic to investigateand collect the fieldwork in the summer

holiday between your AS and A2 years

All universities accept Geography as an entry qualification for a wide variety of degree courses.Geography equips students with a broad range of key skills together with an excellent understanding ofglobal and environmental issues and the physical and human worlds around them.

For further information see: Mr R Pengelly

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(AS + A2 = A) HISTORY (WJEC)

‘AS’ ‘A2’

Unit 1: Unit 3:Period study :1 hour 30 mins 20% - 60 marks Breadth study :1 hour 45 mins 20% - 60 marksPolitical and Religious change in Europe The American Century 1890-1990.

c1500-1598.Unit 4:

Unit 2: Depth study :1 hour 45 mins 20% - 60 marksDepth study :1 hour 45 mins 20% - 60 marks The Civil War 1642-1660.

The Civil War 1629-1642.Unit 5:

Historical Interpretations -Trench Warfare in World War 1 - ‘Lions led bydonkeys’.

Coursework 20% - 60 marks.

PROGRESSIONThis course can lead to the further study of History at University. Successful completion of the coursewould prove useful in a wide variety of careers including Law, Journalism and teaching.

For further information see: Mr N Butler

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(AS+A2=A) ‘A’ LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY (WJEC)

We follow the WJEC A-Level Psychology syllabus, which is designed to give students anunderstanding of the breadth of study in psychology. There are opportunities for practical experienceof the subject too, with a variety of investigations to be undertaken.

Unit 1 Psychology: Past to Present

Assessed by a written exam of 1hr 30mins and worth 20% of final A level (50%of AS qualification)

This unit aims to give a solid grounding in the basic core elements of psychology, looking at classicresearch and application of different approaches of psychology to different psychological therapies. Inall, five psychological approaches are studied: the biological, psychodynamic, behaviourist, cognitiveand the positive approaches. For each approach students must study the key assumptions, applicationthrough a therapy, the explanation of a formation of a relationship and a piece of key research. Thisunit tests the ability to know, understand and retain information and to analyse and evaluate thatinformation from the perspectives of theory, methodology and ethical implications.

Unit 2 Psychology: Investigating Behaviour

Assessed by a written exam of 1hr 30mins and worth 20% of final A level (50%of AS qualification)

The second AS unit requires students to consider various contemporary debates within psychology.Each of these debates is linked to one of the five approaches in Unit 1 and includes consideration ofethical, social, cultural and economic factors. Students will also focus on two pieces of classicresearch, drawn from the work into obedience and child development. Finally, this unit requiresstudents to demonstrate a sound understanding of psychological research methods and includesplanning, conducting and reporting on their own psychological investigations. This experience willenable them to apply these skills to the consideration of other research, and to evaluate the strengthsand weaknesses of psychological investigations.

Unit 3 Psychology: Implications in the Real World

Assessed by a written exam of 2hr 30mins and worth 40% of final A level qualification

The first of the two A2 units requires students to study three different behaviours in depth. Thebehaviours that can be studied are addictive behaviour, autistic spectrum behaviour, bullying

behaviours, criminal behaviours, schizophrenia and stress and a selection of three topics will be made(by the teacher) from this list. In each case students need to understand and evaluate the biological,individual differences and social psychological explanations for the chosen behaviours and criticallyconsider two methods of modifying this behaviour. The second part of this unit involves looking atcontroversies in psychology and understanding why each issue is controversial. Students are alsorequired to makes judgements about the nature of issues and come to conclusions from apsychological perspective.

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‘A’ LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY continued

Unit 4 Psychology: Applied Research Methods

Assessed by a written exam of 1hr 30mins and worth 20% of final A level qualification

This final unit is based on students’ individual practical experience. They are required to conduct twoinvestigations using two different research methods and they will then be examined on theunderstanding they have gained of research methods and considerations of validity, reliability andinferential statistics. This unit builds on the research method skills gained in AS unit 2, and theseskills must also be applied to a novel scenario presented in the final exam. The research investigationsto be undertaken are specified by the exam board and could include experiments, observationalstudies, case studies or surveys/questionnaires. It is important that students have solid mathematicalskills in order to complete both units with a focus on research methods.

PROGRESSIONPsychology is research based and develops skills essential to academic university life. Reading Psychologyhelps students to develop analytical and evaluative skills and to gain an understanding of other people andthemselves.Psychology graduates have skills suitable for careers in numerous areas: - Advertising, Television research,Public relations, Insurance, Marketing, Personnel, Research/Industrial/Educational/Clinical Psychologist,Therapist, Police work, Social Care and Health Service Management to name a few.

For further information see: Mrs V Jones

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POLITICS

(AS+A2=A Level)

‘AS’UK Government & PoliticsUnit 1

People, Politics & Participation; ElectoralSystems; Political Parties; Pressure Groups.

Examination end of year - 1½ hour paper -25% of total mark

Unit 2The British Constitution; Parliament; The CoreExecutive; Multi-level Governance.

Examination end of year - 1 ½ hour paper -25% of total mark

AQA

‘A2’USA Government & PoliticsUnit 3 - The Politics of the USA

The Electoral Process and Direct Democracy;Political Parties; Voting Behaviour; PressureGroups.


Unit 4 - The Government of the USAThe Constitutional Framework of USGovernment; The Legislative Branch of

Government: US Congress; The ExecutiveBranch of Government; The Judicial Branch ofGovernment: The Supreme Court.


For further information see: Mrs K Grindley or Mr S McDermott

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(AS+A2=A) MUSIC (WJEC)

‘AS’ ‘A2’Unit 1: Unit 4:Performance Extended Performance

12% of A Level Pupils have two options:You will perform a minimum of two pieces Option A:(with or without accompaniment) lasting 6-8minutes in total. These performances can besolos or ensembles. The performances aremarked by a visiting examiner.

Unit 2:Composition

12% of A LevelYou will create two compositions, one ofwhich will be in response to a brief set by theWJEC. You will complete a log and have toprovide a score for the examiner.

Unit 3:Developing Musical Understanding

16% of A LevelThis unit is assessed through a listening exambased on two areas of study, including the

Symphony and Rock and Pop.

For further information see Miss G Charles

10-12 minute performance.22% of qualification (minimum 3 pieces).

Option B: 6-8 minute performance.14% of qualification (minimum of 2 pieces).

Unit 5Composition & Technical Study

Pupils have two options:Option A: 3-6 minute compositions.14% of qualification.

Option B: 5-9 minute compositions.22% of qualification.

Both have to follow a brief set by the WJECin one composition.

Unit 6:Further Musical Understanding

24% of A LevelAn exam that will assess knowledge throughthe areas of study including the Symphonyand Pop music.

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DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES (WJEC)

‘AS’ ‘A’

Unit 1: Theatre Workshop 24%

Candidates will create, develop and perform a pieceof theatre based on an extract from a text.Candidates will also produce a log and evaluation oftheir work.

Unit 2: Text in Theatre 16%

1 hour 30minsWritten Paper

A. Candidates will answer a series of questionson a text under exam conditions.

PROGESSION

Unit 3: Text in Action 36%

A. Candidates will perform a scene from atext and a devised piece based on a

given theme.B. Candidates will write an evaluation on

both performances.

Unit 4: Text in performance 24%

2 hoursWritten paper

A. Candidates will answer two questionsbased on two different texts.

AS and A level subject Theatre Studies combines well with a whole range of subjects. English Literature,Art, History and Psychology are, perhaps, the most obvious partners. The course enables students toprogress to university, to drama colleges or to employment, and it offers the way to careers that requireexcellent communication and inter-personal skills.

For further information see: Mrs F Davies22

BTEC NATIONAL SUBSIDIARY AWARD IN BUSINESSBTEC LEVEL 3

Over the two years you will complete the following Core Units of Study:

YEAR 12

THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Understand the different types of businessactivity and ownership

Understand how the type of business influencesthe setting of strategic aims and objectives

Understand functional activities andorganisational structure

Know how external factors in the businessenvironment impact on organisations

BUSINESS RESOURCES

Know how human resources are managed

Understand the purpose of managing physicaland technological resources

Understand how to access sources of finance

Be able to interpret financial statements

INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING

Understand the concept and principles ofmarketing and their application in the businessenvironment

Know how and why marketing research isconducted by organisations

Understand how marketing information is usedby organisations

Understand how marketing techniques are usedto increase demand for products

For further information see:Miss M Jones/Mrs C Francis-Jones

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YEAR 13

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Understand different types of businessinformation

Be able to present business informationeffectively

Understand the issues and constraints in relationto the use of business information in

organisations

Know how to communicate businessinformation using appropriate methods

You will also study two specialist units:Business Accounting

and Creative Product Promotion

You will enjoy this course if you wouldlike to:

Develop an understanding of how businessworks in the real world

Discover the problems and opportunities facedby local, national and international businesses

Learn about how business functions such asmarketing, finance, human and physicalresources work together as part of a wholebusiness

Take part in practical activities

At the end of the course you will be awardeda Pass, Merit or Distinction. The BTEC is adifferent type of course and is graded

differently than other A Level courses,however you will gain UCAS points on thesame level as a traditional A Level so aDISTINCTION will give you the same pointallocation as an A Grade. This course alsoallows access to the D* grade.

BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE INHEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (Edexcel/Pearson)

This course offers a broad basis of study for the health and social care sector.This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as partof a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.

YEAR 12

Unit 1 Effective Communication in Healthand Social Care

This unit aims to enable learners tounderstand effective communication, thebarriers that may exist and ways to overcomethese. The unit will give learners theopportunity to gain the interpersonal skillsneeded to embark on a career within thehealth or social care sectors.

Unit 2 Equality, Diversity and Rights inHealth and Social Care

This unit aims to develop learners’understanding of concepts related to

equality, diversity and rights in health andsocial care. Learners will be able to gainknowledge of discriminatory practice andmeans of combatting this. They will also

develop understanding of national initiativesthat promote anti-discriminatory practice inhealth and social care settings.

Unit 3 Health, Safety and Security inHealth and Social Care

This unit aims to enable learners to gain anunderstanding of the health, safety andsecurity of individuals in a health and socialcare context. They will explore legislation,policies and procedures and gain an

understanding of the purpose of risk analysis.Learners will also gain an understanding ofhow to deal with incidents and emergenciesin a health and social care environment.

YEAR 13

Unit 4 Development through the lifestages

This unit aims to enable learners to gainknowledge and understanding of thedifferent stages throughout the humanlifespan. Learners will be able to developan understanding of both the physical andpsychological changes of ageing and beable to apply theories of ageing to healthand social care provision.

Unit 14 Physiological DisordersThis unit aims to develop learnersunderstanding of the nature of

physiological disorders. They will also beable to gain knowledge about the diagnosisand treatment of these disorders. Learnerswill, additionally, learn how to produce

care pathways which include anunderstanding of strategies to supportindividuals with particular disorders.

Unit 20 Promoting HealthThis unit aims to enable learners tounderstand the principles underpinninghealth education and related models ofbehaviour change. This will enable them toapply these principles to the design andimplementation of a small health educationcampaign.

BTEC is a national qualification recognised by employers and universities. All work is marked as aPass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction* and at the end of the course you will be awarded an overallgrade which based on the results of the internal and external assessments. Although a BTEC givesdifferent grades than other A Level courses, you will gain UCAS points on the same level as traditionalA Levels.

This is a new course designed to replace the current Applied A Level in Health and Social Care, thismeans that this course may change if another suitable course becomes available.

For further information see: Mrs A Cottrell

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BTEC NATIONAL SUBSIDIARY ININFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BTEC LEVEL 3

This course is an excellent combination of practical, theory and ‘real hands’ on IT. It gives you:

• the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enteremployment in the IT sector

• good grounding to progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as theEdexcel BTEC Higher National in Computing or IT based degree courses

• the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attitudesessential for successful performance in working life

The ‘hands on’ and theory units will be delivered so that you are continually improvingyour ICT skills.You will cover the following units: E-commerce, Communication and EmployabilitySkills and Computer Systems. All the units are delivered online - this allows you toprogress at your own pace. Online learning supports study sessions and encouragesindependent learning.

YEAR 13

Year 13 is a perfect opportunity for you togain valuable skills:

• Time management• Planning

• Organisation• Independent working

• Practical application of IT

Year 13 really prepares you for the futurewhether it be progression into further

education, higher education or the world ofwork. This final year is very different andwill mostly cover the practical application ofIT for a given scenario. You will plan anddeliver an IT project for a company of yourchoice. In doing this project you will cover

the following units: Unit 17, Unit 28 WebsiteProduction and Unit 30 Creating Graphics.

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BTEC is a national qualification recognised byemployers and universities and all work is

marked as a Pass, Merit or Distinction.

At the end of the course you will be awarded aPass, Merit or Distinction. The BTEC is a

different type of course and is gradeddifferently than other A Level courses,

however you will gain UCAS points on thesame level as a traditional A Level so a

DISTINCTION will give you the same pointallocation as a A Grade. This course also

allows access to the D* grade.

For further information see: Mrs D Williams or Mrs C Francis-Jones

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BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARYDiploma in Hospitality

The Diploma in Hospitality combines modules to develop practical cooking skills with theopportunity to explore the wider hospitality industry. It is an interesting course with a high practicalelement. Links with local and national hospitality businesses enable students to have a real insightinto this large and varied industry. The modules covered include European Food, Advanced Skillsand Techniques in Producing Desserts and Petits Fours, Planning and Managing a Hospitality Eventas well as modules giving an overview of the Hospitality industry and how to provide excellentcustomer care and service. We are very fortunate as a department to have the new catering kitchenwhich we use for this course.During the course of study in Year 12 and Year 13, you will be awarded the level 3 BTEC SubsidiaryDiploma if you meet all the course requirements. This can be achieved at a Pass, Merit, Distinction orDistinction Star level. This course prepares you for future study at higher education and/or a career inthe hospitality and catering industry. You do not have to have studied Food or Hospitality at KeyStage 3 to be accepted onto this course as we aim to build upon a student’s current skills level.

Aims of the course:• To provide you with the knowledge and experience for a range of management careers within

the hospitality and catering industry.• To provide knowledge skills and motivation for you to progress to graduate and post graduate

studies.• To provide experience and skills in preparation for progression on to Chef training courses.

Course information:• The course lasts for two years. You will have to complete seven units of work to gain the

BTEC National Diploma (this involves a balance of written work and practical cooking).• You will complete visits to establishments within the industry as part of the group and by

yourself.• You will complete a large scale event as part of one of your units.

• You will have the opportunity to complete the Level 2 Food Safety Award from the CharteredInstitute of Environmental Health, which is nationally recognised.• There is no examination; the course relies on the completion of the assessed units.

• You complete a portfolio of evidence for each separate unit.

What you will learn: Future prospects:• A knowledge of the hospitality industry Careers within the hotel industry

• Customer care • Hotel management• Health & hygiene safety • Food & beverage manager• Culinary skills • Banqueting manager• Service knowledge & skills • Head chef• Planning and organising events • Human resources manager• Professionalism and attention to detail

• Running a kitchen Careers within the catering industry• Food standards • Chefs - head chef, sous chef, comme

chef• Catering manager

• Hospitality manager- organisingprivate functions & private diningevents

• Restaurant manager• Running your own business

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University coursesPossible courses that you could take:

BA (Hons) Culinary Arts Management

FdA Culinary Arts Management

BSc (Hons) Food and Consumer Management

FdSc Food and Consumer Management

BA (Hons) Events Management

FdA Events Management

BA (Hons) Hospitality and Food Management

FdA Hospitality and Food Management

BA Hospitality and Tourism Business Administration

FdA Hospitality and Tourism Business Administration

BA (Hons) Hospitality and Tourism Management

FdA Hospitality and Tourism Management

BA (Hons) Hospitality Business Management

FdA Hospitality Business Management

BA (Hons) Hospitality with Events Management

FdA Hospitality with Events Management

BA (Hons) Entertainment Management

FdA Entertainment Management

BA (Hons) Marketing with Hospitality Management

Dip HE Marketing with Hospitality Management

BA (Hons) Marketing with Events Management

Dip HE Marketing with Events Management

BA (Hons) Spa Management with Hospitality

FdA Spa Management with Hospitality

For more information see: Mrs M Rowland or Mrs R Lewis

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (WJEC)GCE, AS and A Level in Physical Education - Subject content:

The WJEC, AS and A level in Physical Education provides a coherent combination of four areas ofstudy:

1. Exercise physiology, performance analysis and training.2. Sports Psychology.3. Skill Acquisition.4. Sport and society.

Any of the areas of study can be assessed in any of the units. The content can be assessed in Units 1 and3 as part of the written examinations and in Units 2 and 4 as part of the analysis and evaluation of

performance. The specification enables learners to understand the interrelationships between the areas ofstudy and apply them in a variety of contexts.

SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENTThis specification is divided into a total of 4 units, 2 AS units and 2 A2 units. Weightings noted beloware expressed in terms of the full A Level qualification.

‘AS’ (2 units)

Unit 1:Exploring physical educationWritten examination: 1 hour 45 mins24% of qualification / 72 marks

To assess all AS subject content.Question types:

Contextualised questions to include multiplechoice, data response, short and extendedanswers.

Unit 2:Improving personal performance in physicaleducation

Non-exam assessment16% of qualification / 48 marks

To assess:1.Practical performance in one activity as aplayer/performer.

2. Practical performance as a coach or official.3. Personal performance profile.

PROGRESSION

‘A’ Level Units (AS units plus a further 2 units)

Unit 3:Evaluating physical educationWritten examination: 2 hours36% of qualification / 90 marks

To assess all A Level subject content.Question types:

A range of questions to include data response,short and extended answers.

Unit 4:Refining personal performance in physicaleducation

Non-exam assessment24% of qualification / 60 marks

To assess:1.Practical performance in one activity as aplayer/performer, coach or official.

2. Investigate Research.

Physical Education is used by many students as a vehicle to enable them to study sports-relatedcourses in Higher Education. For others it is a subject of great enjoyment which they can combinewith other ‘A’ levels in order to study any wide range of degrees at university. There is no problemcombining other subjects and recent students have found Biology and Psychology to be particularlyhelpful in the study of Physical Education.

For further information see: Mr B Jones/Miss W Langford

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MEDIA STUDIES

SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENTThis specification is divided into a total of 4 units, 2 AS units and 2 A2 units.

AS (2 units)

Unit 1: MS1 25% (50%) ExternalAssessment: 2½ hour written paper

Media Representations and ResponsesThree compulsory questions on unseenaudio-visual or print-based material

(interactive media will be presented as print-based) (40, 30 &30).

Paper raw mark total: 100Paper UMS total: 100

Unit 2: MS2 25% (50%) InternalAssessment

Media Production ProcessesThree components: One pre-production (20);One production which develops from the pre-production (40); and one report on the

production process (40)(Group work permitted for audio-visualproductions only)


A2 (2 units)

Unit 3: MS3 25% Internal AssessmentMedia Investigation and Production

Three components: a written investigationinto media text(s) based on one or more of thekey media concepts - genre, narrative and/orrepresentation (45); a media production (45);and an evaluation of how the production isinformed by the investigative research (10)(Group work permitted for audio-visual

productions only)Paper raw mark total: 100Paper UMS total: 100

Unit 4: MS4 25% External Assessment: 2½hour written paper

Media - Text, Industry and AudienceThree questions (30 marks per question)Section A: One question from a choice oftwo.

Section B: Two questions from a choice offour.Candidates must answer each question on adifferent media industry.


Students will study a variety of media texts, including films, television, advertising, computergames, magazines, newspapers, video games, music videos, CD covers. There is a large creativeelement to the course where students produce their own magazine covers and contents pages inYear 12 and produce their own music videos, film trailers or TV trailers in Year 13.

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WELSH BACCALAUREATE (WBQ) Bagloriaeth Cymru (CBC)

The central focus of the Welsh Baccalaureate at Advanced level is to provide a vehicle for level3 learners to consolidate and progress the development of essential and employability skills.The qualification will help learners develop more complex skills, attributes and behaviours.It will provide experiences which will enable learners to be better prepared for their futuredestinations, whether university, further training or employment.

The Welsh Baccalaureate will encourage the learner to value skills development as a key aspectof education and life-long learning. Offering a learning experience relevant to the needs anddemands of the workplace will develop learners’ confidence, drive and initiative, preparingthem to enter, succeed and progress in the world of work.

The Welsh Baccalaureate is based on a Skills Challenge Certificate alongside SupportingQualifications. The Skills Challenge Certificate consists of four components which are followedby all learners:

• Individual Project• Enterprise and Employability Challenge

• Global Citizenship Challenge• Community Challenge

These four areas of study are delivered through formal lessons with specialist teachers. TheChallenges are designed to develop the essential and employability skills of:

• Literacy• Numeracy

• Digital Literacy• Critical thinking and Problem Solving

• Creativity and Innovation• Personal Effectiveness

Success in the top four areas of study will give you the Skills Challenge Certificate. If yousuccessfully achieve 2 A levels or BTEC equivalent, along with GCSE Mathematics Numeracyand English Language, both at grades A*- C, then you will receive the full WBQ AdvancedAward.

After you have finished the teaching required for each challenge you will complete a controlledassessment. In the controlled assessment you will show, through a variety of differenceevidence, how your skills have developed. The grades for the four challenges will be added upto create your overall grade—from A* to E There is a range of assessment from taking part in aconference to creating a business plan for an innovative idea! The range of assessments areinteresting and useful and will provide you with purposeful evidence for University PersonalStatements and interviews.

Career progress: the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate has the same value as any other A Leveland will be accepted by all but a small number universities in the UK.

The Welsh Baccalaureate has been designed alongside stakeholders at all levels includingemployers and universities; “I believe the Welsh Baccalaureate core, along with 3 ‘A’ levelswill set them up in good stead ready for university” DR SAMINA KHAN (Director forUndergraduate Admissions Oxford University)

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COLLABORATIVE PROVISION ACROSS NORTH POWYS

The three schools in North Powys, Welshpool, Llanfair and Llanfyllin, and Coleg Powys have workedeffectively together to provide an extended range of subjects. Together the three schools, ‘Trisgol’,and Coleg Powys are able to provide a range of qualifications which encompass traditional academicsubjects and exciting new vocational courses for all our learners. On the following pages are courseswhich post-16 learners can access and study with our partner institutions.

FURTHER MATHEMATICS - WJEC

AS/A Level Further Mathematics is for students who want more variety or challenge in their maths. Itcan only be studied in conjunction with AS/A Level Maths.

The double A level course is for those students who truly love mathematics and who wish to studymathematics, physics or engineering at university.

To gain an AS in Further Mathematics, 2 additional units are needed in addition to the 2 AS Mathsunits.

To gain an A Level in Further Mathematics, all the A Level Mathematics units must be taken plus anadditional 4 units which continue and extend the Mathematics units.

From September 2017 the AS/A Level is changing significantly and at the time of writing somedetails are still to be decided. However, as currently, assessment will be via external exams for eachunit. There is no coursework.

CareersCareer opportunities are many and varied: accountancy, actuarial work, architecture, astronomy,

banking, building societies, computing, economics, engineering, hospital administration, insurance,market research, quantity surveying and teaching.

Entry requirements/skillsStudents wishing to follow this course should have obtained an A or A* grade GCSE Mathematicsand Mathematics-Numeracy. It is an advantage to have studied for the Certificate in AdditionalMaths.

Students will need to be prepared to study some sections of the course independently.

For AS Further Mathematics For A Level Further MathematicsUnit 1 Pure Mathematics (13.3%) Unit 3 Pure Mathematics (40%)

Unit 2 Mechanics & Statistics (26.7%) Unit 4 Mechanics (20%) orStatistics (20%)

‘Life is good for only two things, discovering mathematics and teaching mathematics’Simeon Poisson

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BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN ENGINEERINGEdexcel

Engineering concentrates on the technical, mathematical and practical elements of manufacturing.Pupils complete engineering tasks which get collated into a portfolio of evidence.If you enjoy ‘hands on’ focussed practical tasks; working as an individual and in groups, using realbrief set by existing engineering companies, then this is the course for you.

CareersEdexcel's BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering can provide a spring board to aUniversity Degree or Foundation Degree in an appropriate vocational discipline, to BTEC HigherNational qualifications (HNC's and HNDs), or to employment:

Technical EngineerManufacturing EngineerMaintenance

Research and DevelopmentMechanical Engineer

Entry requirements / SkillsA practical person who has the patience and dedication required to manufacture components of a hightolerance.

At least grade B in Mathematics at GCSE level.

Students will complete tasks within the disciplines listed below:Mandatory Units

1: Engineering Principles2: Delivery of Engineering Processes Safety as a team3: Engineering Product Design and Manufacture

Specialist Units41: Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes, or/44: Fabrication Manufacturing Processes

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AGRICULTURE (Edexcel)Students in Year 12 study the Level 3 Certificate in Agriculture. This consists of 3 units chosen froman extensive list. Some examples include Livestock Husbandry, Estate Skills and GrasslandManagement.

Students wishing to continue into Year 13 then study a further 3 units to gain a Level 3 SubsidiaryDiploma in Agriculture. A compulsory unit (Animal Anatomy and Physiology) is followed by anytwo optional units e.g Participating in Business Planning and Improvement in the Land-based Sector.

For a full list of units please visit the EDEXCEL website.

Since Years 12 and 13 are taught as one teaching group, students are usually asked to sign up for twoyears in order to gain a valid qualification.

CareersCareers related to agriculture include:

Farm workerFarm managementEquine

Veterinary ScienceSmall Animal CareEnvironmental work

AssessmentAll units will be assessed both internally and externally. A portfolio of evidence will be required tomeet grading criteria. The portfolio may include projects, assignments, case study work, performanceobservations etc.

Learners can achieve a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade, dependent on the level of competence

Entry Requirements/SkillsAll students should have gained at least 3 grade C’s at GCSE level to include maths and science.Work experience within Agriculture would be an advantage but is not a compulsory requirement.

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LEVEL 3 BTEC SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA COURSES

CHILDREN’S CARE, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Course Content:This course prepares you to work in the exciting and stimulating area of children's care, learning anddevelopment. The programme structure includes a number of core units such as Positive Relationshipsfor CCLD, Positive Environments for CCLD, Promoting Children's Development, SafeguardingChildren and Reflecting on Practice in the CCLD sector plus other specialist units.

Assessment:You will complete assessments, observations and satisfactory placement reports.

Progression:You can go on to work in a variety of early years’ settings without supervision or open your own daycare facility. You may also wish to continue your studies by progressing onto higher education.

CREATIVE MEDIA (GAMES DEVELOPMENT)

Course Content:This course is made up of a combination of common core units and optional units. Core units consist ofPre-production Techniques for the Creative Media Industries, Communication Skills and ResearchTechniques for the Creative Media Industries plus three other specialist units.

Assessment:The majority of units are internally assessed by completing projects and coursework assignments basedon realistic workplace scenarios.

Progression:On successful completion of this qualification, learners may progress into employment, continue theirstudy in the vocational area or progress to higher education.

CREATIVE MEDIA (INTERACTIVE MEDIA)




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CREATIVE MEDIA (TV & FILM)




PUBLIC SERVICE

Course Content:The course is for learners who would like to gain employment in the public services uniformed andnon-uniformed. The course comprises of a number of modules which include: Government, Policiesand the Public Services, Leadership and Teamwork in the Public Services and Citizenship, Diversityand the Public Services plus two other specialist units.

Assessment:You will be assessed through a range of projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplacesituations, activities and demands.

Progression:You could continue into higher education or progress directly into employment in the Public Sector

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Course Content:On this course you will study: Investigating the Travel and Tourism Sector, The Business of Travel andTourism, The UK as a Destination, Customer Service in Travel and Tourism plus two other specialistunits.

Assessment:Units will be assessed through a combination of methods that include assignments, case studies, logbooks, practical skill observations, witness testimonies, oral questioning, written questioning, verbalpresentation and project work.

Progression:You could continue on to higher education or gain employment in a related area.

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NPTC Group Art & Design Department Newtown Campus

AS/A2 PHOTOGRAPHY

This course will give you the opportunity to develop technical and artistic skills in photography.You will be producing exciting creative work in both digital and traditional media, using specialistfacilities; darkroom, lighting studio and our newly upgraded Mac computer suite. You will developknowledge of darkroom practice as well as how to manipulate images digitally, using AdobePhotoshop, within the context of thematic projects. You will also learn specialist vocabulary and gaina knowledge and understanding of historical and contemporary photographers and relevant artists anddesigners.

AS Level Year 1 Unit 1: Personal Creative Enquiry.

A2 Level Year 2 Unit 2: Personal Investigation.

Unit 3: Externally Set Assignment.

Entry RequirementsYou will generally need 4 appropriate GCSEs at grades C or above, an Art and Design First Diplomaor equivalent. You do not necessarily need an artistic background to take this course, just enthusiasmand commitment!

Career ProspectsFrom this AS/A2 programme students can progress to the Foundation Diploma in Art & Design L3/4course at NPTC Group or directly to university or employment.

Study ModeFull-time/Part-time

CampusNewtown

Course Length2 years part-time

Course TimePlease call to discuss or see the Consortium Timetable.

Exam BoardWJEC

AssessmentPractical project work, digital sketchbooks and assignments.Written and verbal feedback is given frequently on how toimprove your work.

There is an externally set assignment at the end of the A2year.

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