why occupational studies? occupational studies what is it ? a new and very different type of...
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Why Occupational
Studies?
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Occupational Studies
What is it?• A new and very different type of qualification for Year 11 and 12
• Rooted in practical and occupational contexts for Key Stage 4
• Designed to relate to the National Occupational Standards
• Raise levels of achievement, motivation, self esteem
• Add variety to the way students are assessed at Key Stage 4
• To forge and / or enhance links between Schools and Colleges / and employers, where necessary and appropriate.
• Currently 14 different occupational areas within Occupational Studies.
Levels of AwardFirst Skills (Level 1, Level 2, and
Level 3)NQF - Level 1 and Level 2
Double Award (20% curriculum time)Single Award (10% curriculum time)
• 75 Guided Learning Hours recommended per unit.
Overall Assessment Weighting
Assessment Objective
% Weighting in all units
A01 20%
A02 60%
A03 20%
Assessment Objectives
• Recall knowledge and understanding of the specified context; (AO1 20 %)
• Apply their knowledge; (AO2 60%)
• Analyse and evaluate their work and make judgements about their performance, indicating where improvements could be made
(AO3 20%)
Preparing marks• Mark sheets (TAC 1) will be issued to teaching
centres by CCEA prior to moderation taking place.
• All TAC 1 sheets should be completed by assessor prior to moderation. Whole numbers should only be entered onto TAC 1 sheet.– Do not record as percentages;– Do not record as levels.
• Clear evidence should be available for moderation to indicate how the assessor arrived at a particular mark.
Grading: Single Award2 units
• Learners’ performance in a unit will be reported as a mark. The maximum mark available in all units is 25.
Band A: 18-25 marks per unit Band B: 10-17 marks per unit Band C: 1- 9 marks per unit.
Occupational Studies
Attaining a Level 2 Standard in the Award• Single Award Marks … 36 over 2 units• Double Award Marks .. 72 over 4 unitsAttaining a Level 1 Standard in the Award• Single Award Marks … 20 over 2 units• Double Award Marks … 40 over 2 units
AssessmentAssessment
• Internal assessment by Tutor.
• Direct observation of pupil performance.
• Simulated activities, if appropriate.
• ‘My Record’ (a training diary completed by learner and tutor)
Model A: 4 Diverse Units
4 diverse units from any occupational area;
Year 11 Interior Design Internet Authoring
Year 12: Plumbing Food and Drink
Model B: TWOTWO Units from TWO occupational areas
Year 11
Unit 1 Kitchen and larder Unit 2 Pastry
Year 12
Unit 23 Painting and Decorating
Unit 24 Performing arts
Model C: FOUR Units from ONE occupational area
Occupational area: Construction -
Brickwork 1
Plastering
Carpentry and Joinery
Tiling
Occupational Studies
• The first learners in Occupational Studies were moderated in the summer of 2004 with the total number of units moderated being less than 2000.
• The numbers of units moderated has grown rapidly to a figure in the summer of 2007 which almost reaches 15000.
• Construction has consistently proved to be the most popular.
• An impressive number of these learners have now progressed successfully to apprenticeships in various occupational areas, some completing level 3 qualifications. A few have even progressed to level 4 having left school with Occupational Studies as their only qualification achieved at Key Stage 4.
• The following table shows the number of units moderated in each subject in 2006 and 2007
Occupational Area
Number of units moderated
2005/6
Number of units moderated
2006/7
Hospitality and Catering 725 1160
Construction 3087 4814
Design 219 421
Engineering 864 1332
Hairdressing and Beauty 1654 2335
Media 209 321
Vehicle Studies 814 1184
Retail 210 584
Sport, Leisure and Travel 473 210
Digital Technology 580 677
Office Administration 547 1044
Care 265 483
Horticulture 58 149
Total Enrolments 9705 14714