Outline of the course

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Post 16
Courses
at
The Bemrose
School
2012-13
THE
BEMROSE
BEMROSE
COMMUNITY
SCHOOL
Uttoxeter
SCHOOL
New Road
DERBY
Uttoxeter Road
DE22
DERBY
3HU
Tel:DE22
(01332)
3HU
366711
Fax:Tel:
(01332)
(01332)
296955
366711
www.bemroseschool.org.uk
Fax: (01332) 296955
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Dear Students, Parents and Carers.
Thank you for considering post 16 study at Bemrose. Our provision
may be small but we pride ourselves that it is friendly, personal and
based on wanting the very best for you whatever your academic ability.
The only things we ask (in fact insist on) are that you are ambitious for
yourself, prepared to work hard and willing to support the continuing improvement of the school in the way that you work and behave.
Our post 16 students are the role models for the rest of the school – we
ask that you are willing to get involved in the life of the school and to
provide a good example for the younger pupils.
We have been rarely disappointed in recent years and we are always de-
Headteacher.
lighted when a Bemrose student achieves their goals.
If you believe that you are that person, and we agree, then we would be
delighted to talk to you about the next one or two years at Bemrose.
Mr.Daykin is Head of Post 16 – he will be very pleased to talk through
your options with you.
I look forward to a continuation of our successful relationship.
Yours sincerely
Ms J Ward
(Headteacher)
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Welcome to post 16 study at The Bemrose School.
We are delighted to offer ‘A’ levels or L3 BTECs in: ICT,
business studies, media, sport, RE , health and social care , sociology, English, maths art & design and performing arts. At level 2 we
offer GCSEs or BTECs in English , maths, business, ICT and
health & social care. This is enhanced by school and community involvement coupled with supportive individual pastoral care.
moment we have over 40 students in year12 & 13. Most are studying
at an Advanced level but some are improving the grades that they
achieved in their GCSEs and we are doing apprenticeships 2 days
a week.
We were successful again in getting students into University. For
many of the students it was the first time anyone from their family had
gone into higher education. Other students went on to work-based
training in a career of their choice.
I hope that you will read through the brochure and if you wish to discuss anything further then please don’t hesitate to contact me.
A Daykin
( Head of Post 16)
Head of Post 16.
The sixth form at TBS has gone from strength to strength. At the
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Our aim is to:
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Provide students with appropriate courses which will enhance their future opportunities
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Encourage life long learning
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Encourage every student to achieve his/her best
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Provide students with continuity and stability in a supportive environment
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Provide students with a balanced curriculum appropriate to
their needs
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Provide students with resources to help them carry out
their studies
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Give individual support. Students will receive half termly
reviews of their progress
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Teach in small supportive classes.
Aims.
We will expect students to:
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Take responsibility for their own learning
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Be committed to hard work and high standards to achieve
success
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Manage their time effectively and while giving their studies
first priority, take an active part in Sixth Form life
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Maintain high standards of behaviour, attendance and
dress
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Use non-timetable time effectively to support their studies
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This will be made up of:
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Pastoral time.
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Extra Curricular activities.
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School community involvement.
Pastoral time.
This will be time with your form tutor to provide such things
as:
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on going support as a group and on an individual basis,
target setting and reviewing of progress to help ensure
you reach your potential.
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careers advice on higher education and employment op-
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Guest speakers.
Extra Curricular activities.
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Theatre visits.
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Visits to hospitals & Universities
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Visits to theme parks.
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Citizenship. Raising money for a chosen charity.
School community involvement.
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Helping form teachers with their forms during ‘best-start’.
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Helping students read in form time.
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Generally helping around the school.
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Getting involved with activities and visits.
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Being a Prefect.
Pastoral Care.
portunities. Visits to local Universities.
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Why Study Art and Design at The Bemrose School?
Why choose this course?
BTEC Level 3 Nationals
This course is ideal for students who have an interest in any
aspect of Art and Design. It is a broad course that offers you
the chance to explore a range of opportunities within the field
of Art and Design, with a huge number of specialist pathways
in the fields such as photography, animation, 3d design or even
fashion.
Who is the course for?
The course is particularly suitable for anybody who wishes to
study in preparation for employment in a role where you would
Art and Design
be expected to have an understanding of design principles,
techniques and processes. It is also an appropriate progression
route to higher level courses at college or university.
How Will I Be Taught?
Over a period of two years you will complete 6 units of work on
a range of topics that relate to the Art and Design industries.
Guidance and support will be provided throughout, although
you will be expected to be responsible for your own learning .
There will be opportunities for you to work with other members
of the group as well as independently.
How Will I Be Assessed?
Assessment is ongoing based on evidence within your portfolio. After each unit advice will be given on how to improve your
grade.
Outline of the course:
In year one you will be entered for the Level 3 BTEC certificate
in Art and Design. This will involve the completion of 3 units of
work, all of which are course work based.
Upon completion of year 1, you will move onto the Level 3
BTEC subsidiary diploma in Art and Design. This will involve
the completion of a further 3 units of work, again all of which will be
course work based.
BTEC Level 3 Nationals
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1 Visual Recording in Art and Design 10 3
2 Materials, Techniques, and Processes in Art and Design 10 3
3 Ideas and Concepts in Art and Design 10 3
4 Communication Through Art and Design
You will also select a further 2 units from a wide list of options.
Further details can be found by going to the following website;
http://www.edexcel.com/quals/nationals10/art/Pages/default.aspx
Art and Design
Over the 2 years you will take the following mandatory units;
Why Study Business at The Bemrose School?
IIf you choose to do this course you will be working in a business environment, researching and investigating businesses in
the region to gather evidence for your coursework portfolios.
These portfolios can be used in the future to show employers
and universities the quality of work you have produced.
Although there are exams and these are very important, the
stress is on the practical work.
As you progress through the course you will develop skills that
are valued by employers and will help you if you choose to continue studying when you leave. You will need to be self motivated and this course will improve your ability to work independently. You will also enhance your time management skills
and by working with others to carry out research and present
your findings, you will learn about working as part of a team.
Business.
BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma in Business
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This course suits those who would like to learn in a different
way, with an emphasis on practical work and on independent research.
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Business
Year 12.
Unit 1 - The Business Environment
Unit 2 - Business Resources 10 3
Unit 3 - Introduction to Marketing 10 3
Year 13.
Compulsory unit:
Unit 4 - Business Communication
Choose 2 from the following:
Unit 5 Business Accounting 10 3
Unit 10 Market Research In Business 10 3
Unit 18 - Managing a Business Event 10
19 Developing Teams in Business 10 3
36 Starting a Small Business
Unit 37- Understanding Business Ethics
These are flexibly structured to give candidates plenty of
choice to form qualifications which can be highly individual to
their personal aptitudes, interests and ambitions
Business.
Outline of the course:
BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma in Business
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The AS and A2 Level English Language courses will
guide you in your exploration and understanding of reasons
why language is used differently in different social contexts,
how you vary your language and how its use can affect you.
The courses will equip you with skills which will benefit you
whether you go on to enter employment or pursue the study
of English at Degree level. You will be introduced to concepts and frameworks which will enable you to study language
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
GCE Applied A level AS/A2
Why Study English Language at The Bemrose School?
and to analyse its impact in terms of a variety of contextual
factors.
The nature of the course suits students with an ability to
work independently and those with an interest in how language is used in everyday situations and texts.
AS Course Content
Exam:
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Exploring different text varieties and analysing language use.
You will demonstrate in the exam how to group everyday texts in
a variety of ways using your linguistic knowledge.
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Studying how language is used (in spoken and written texts) in
different social contexts, focussing on the representation of gender, how power is enforced through language and how developments in technology are affecting language use.
Coursework:
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The coursework consists of creating two texts for different audiences and purposes, demonstrating your linguistic and contextual
awareness.
A2 Course Content
Exam:
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Using the skills and knowledge from your AS studies as well as
concepts and theories in the field of language acquisition, you will
explore how children acquire language in order to communicate.
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You will also analyse and evaluate the developments and changes
in language over time by exploring a variety of texts and relating
linguistic trends and changes to socio-historical factors.
Coursework:
The coursework consists of a language investigation in your chosen
focus area, accompanied by a media text based on your findings.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Outline of the course:
GCE Applied A Level AS/A2
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Why choose this course?
This course is ideal for students who have an interest in health,
childcare or social care. It is suitable for students wishing to enter vocational areas such as Nursing, The Health Service,
Social Work or those who have yet to decide a specific career
path.
Health & Social Care.
LEVEL 3 BTEC NATIONAL
Why Study Health & Social Care at The Bemrose School?
Who is the course for?
The L3 BTEC National in health & social care provides
students with a broad knowledge of health and care services
and allows them to focus on different aspects of the vocational
area. Because it is broad-based, it gives students flexibility to
progress into specific training in the health and care sector or
transfer to other occupational areas.
How Will I Be Taught?
You will be taught in a variety of learning styles. You will be expected to be responsible for your own learning and work with
other members of the group as well as independently.
How Will I Be Assessed?
Assessment is by 6 portfolios of evidence marked by the
School and externally moderated.
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Unit 1 Communication
Unit 2 Equality , Diversity and Rights
Unit 3 Health, safety and security in Health & Social Care
Year 13.
Unit 4 Development through the lifes stages
Unit 10 Caring for children adn young people
Unit 21 Nutrition for Health & Social Care
Health & Social Care
Year 12.
LEVEL 3 BTEC NATIONAL
Outline of the course:
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ICT.
GCE Applied Advanced Level (AS/A2).
or
OCR Nationals in ICT
Why Study ICT at The Bemrose School?
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All jobs, including those in the arts, medicine, law, design,
publishing, and the helping professions, will Involve more
and more computing.
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Either of these qualifications will allow students to
progress into further and higher education & training.
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Teachers are subject specialists.
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Excellent, state of the art ICT facilities
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Outline of the course:
GCE advanced level single award .
AS unit 1: Using ICT to communicate
AS unit 2: How organisations use ICT
AS unit 3: ICT solutions for individuals and society
and 3 A2 units in Year 13.
Compulsory: A2 unit 9: Working to a brief.
Then choose 2 from the following:
A2 unit 10: Numerical modelling using spreadsheets (optional)
A2 unit 11: Interactive multimedia products (optional)
A2 unit 12: Publishing (optional)
A2 unit 13: Artwork and imaging (optional)
A2 unit 14: Developing and creating websites (optional).
These are flexibly structured to give candidates plenty of
choice to form qualifications which can be highly individual to
their personal aptitudes, interests and ambitions. It is likely the
two optimal units will be units 11 and 14.
GCE Applied Advanced Level (AS/A2).
or
OCR Nationals in ICT
3 AS units in Year 12
and 67% by portfolio evidence.
Students not confident in ICT can study for the OCR Nationals in ICT. Further details can be obtained when you are
interviewed.
ICT.
Assessment is 33% externally tested by OCR exams,
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OCR Nationals Level 3
Why Study Media at The Bemrose School?
In OCR Nationals Level 3: Media Studies, you will explore
a range of media genres and texts and examine their impact on
the public and the media industry. You will complete assignments based on television and film, games, magazines, newspapers, radio and coverage on the internet.
You will be assessed through written assignments, verbal
presentations and practical activities, such as: film making, ed-
MEDIA STUDIES
iting, exhibition creation, recording and developing new media
ideas and projects.
The qualification is designed to enable you to develop skills
which will help you enter employment with knowledge at
trained level in some media environments. It will also test business, ICT and English knowledge and will provide you with
UCAS points at the end of the course, which will be determined on whether you pass at Certificate, Diploma or Extended Diploma level.
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Level 3 Qualification:
The OCR Nationals Level 3: Media Studies has been developed
to recognise candidate’s skills, knowledge and understanding of media,
the media industry and careers based within the media sector. The
course supports and develops the candidates’ ability to carry out a
range of tasks on a group, paired and individual level.
The course recognises candidates’ achievements in media and develops qualities in candidates which are relevant for the workplace and
for further studies in media/film.
Candidates’ complete a portfolio of work which is developed through
teacher set scenarios which have been derived from situations in the
workplace. The course duration is two years and there is no examination at any point on this course. However, the 100% portfolio consists of six units, four of which are mandatory and two optional.
Candidates’ are expected to experience and take part in work placements and/or visits, as well as in the organisation of quest speakers
throughout the course.
For candidates’ hoping to attend university, the course offers the
equivalent to an A Level in Media Studies and provides those students wanting to attend further education, with UCAS points.
MEDIA STUDIES
OCR Nationals in Media Studies
OCR Nationals level 3
Outline of the course:
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BTEC Nationals Level 3
Why Study performing Arts at Bemrose?
Why choose this course?
Choosing to study for a BTEC Level 3 National Performing Arts qualification is a great decision for many reasons.
This qualification will allow you to look into different areas of
the performing arts, leading you into a whole range of professions and sectors and allowing you to explore your creativity in
many different ways.
Your BTEC Level 3 National is a vocational or work-related
Performing Arts
qualification. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable job
related knowledge and skills as well as to gain specific
knowledge, understanding and skills that are relevant to your
chosen subject or area of work.
How Will I Be Assessed?
Assessment is by portfolio of evidence moderated by the
School . The qualification is structured into mandatory units
and optional units.
Outline of the course:
Mandatory Unit
Performing to an Audience
Optional Units
Devising Plays
Theatre in Education
Theatre for Children
Classical Theatre Performance
Musical Theatre Performance
Variety Performance
Performing with Masks
BTEC Nationals Level 3
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Auditions for Actors
Principles of Acting
Applying Acting Styles
Drama Improvisation
Audio Performance Acting
Film and TV Acting
The Performance of Mime
The Practice of Directing Theatre
Approaches to Directing Theatre
Script Writing
Storytelling as Performance
Stand-up Comic Technique
Singing Skills for Actors and Dancers
Developing Physical Theatre
Applying Physical Theatre
Singing Techniques and Performance
Voice and the Actor
Special Subject Investigation
Performing Arts
Developing Voice for the Actor
Why Study Religious Studies at The Bemrose School?
Why choose this course?
Have you ever wondered about the ‘big questions’? What is God like? Where did
the universe come from? How we know what is true, false, real, imagined, right or
wrong? A Level Religious Studies offers you the chance to engage with these
questions in depth. You will learn how some of history’s greatest thinkers have answered these questions—and argue with them!
This course will develop your understanding of the really big issues, but it is also
about developing your critical skills, your ability to construct a persuasive argument and see the strengths and weaknesses in the ideas that have had huge influ-
Religious Education
GCE Applied A Level (AS/A2)
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ence over the way people have thought throughout history.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in religious, philosophical or moral ideas,
who values debate and argument. This course also provides a great basis for
those wanting to study law, philosophy or classics and provides you with a range
of critical skills that will be of use in whatever you decide to pursue after further
education.
You may have some experience of philosophical and ethical issues from GCSE,
or it may be completely new.
How will I be taught?
The course is split into two components: philosophy and ethics. You will be
taught in a variety of learning styles. You will be expected to be responsible for
your own learning and work with other members of the group as well as independently.
How will I be assessed?
Both AS and A2 Level assessment is by written examination. There will be one
exam in Religious Philosophy and one in Religious Ethics at the end of each year.
We follow the OCR syllabus.
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Year 12: AS Level
Philosophy of Religion
You will explore the ancient origins of modern religious philosophy and some of the
questions that have puzzled and inspired people for more that two thousand years.
You will discover the influence that the ancient Greeks had on religious thought; the
ways that jewish and Christian ideas helped define God in the West; some of the
most significant arguments to show the existence of God; and challenges to religious
belief, old and new.
Religious Ethics
For as long as people have lived together there have been debates over what makes
ries that have been conceived as ways of explaining what proper moral behaviour is
and what it means to be good. You will consider the work of Aristotle, Kant, JS Mill
and many others.
Year 13: A2 Level
Philosophy of Religion
Improving and deepening your AS studies with consideration of issues such as the
nature of religious experience and miracles, and just what we mean by the idea of a
soul.
Religious Ethics
Continuing from your AS studies we will engage with the significance of ethical theories themselves—topics include whether we have free will or not, what it means to have
a conscience and meta-ethics.
Or
Islam
In Islam you will discover the origins, scripture and ways of life of Muslims as it is practiced in different ways and cultures today. You will learn about the origins of the
Qu’ran, the importance of scripture, angels and the Last Day and the way Islam developed from its origins to today.
New Testament
New Testament offers you the chance to gain an in-depth understanding of the
Synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. You will learn about the different
ways they have been interpreted, the big themes in the gospels, and try to uncover the
‘real’ Jesus revealed by the text itself.
Religious Education
an action or decision right or wrong. You will learn some of the most influential theo-
GCE Applied A Level (AS/A2)
Outline of the course:
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Sociology.
Advanced Level Courses: AS/A2.
Why Study Sociology at The Bemrose School?
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Long established course.
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Sociology is useful for a variety of careers.
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A ‘live’ subject. Studying sociology helps you make sense
of your experiences.
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Teachers are subject specialists.
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A structured approach to teaching with many of the resource packs written by the department.
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Good ICT support.
Mrs Goulding (Sociology Teacher)
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Outline of the course:
an A/S level and a further three in Year 13 leading to an A level.
Assessment: There will be two examinations during Year 12 and the
same again in Year 13. Exam questions are a mixture of structured
questions, data response and essay questions.
Units Include: Families and Households, Education, Theory and
Methods, Stratification and Differentiation, World Sociology of Beliefs and Crime and Deviance.
General Information: The course will consist of lots of different experiences including visits, research and discussion.
Even though it would have been useful to have studied GCSE sociology it is not necessary to have done so.
Certain units support work in the Applied A level in health and social
care.
There will be many opportunities to develop key skills in communication,
application of number, ICT, working with others, improving own learning
and performance and problem solving.
A level sociology is useful for careers in social work and care, journalism,
business administration, management or as part of entry for an undergraduate course in social sciences, humanities or other vocational subjects.
Sociology.
Course Structure: Three main units are studied in Year 12 leading to
Advanced Level Courses: AS/A2.
Examination Board: AQA
Sport
OCR National Certificate of Sport (Level 3)
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Why Study Sport at The Bemrose School?
Who is the course suitable for?
Those studying in preparation for employment in the sport sector in job
roles at an operative or supervisory level within a wide range of sport related environments. This qualification provides a progression route to
the OCR Level 3 Diploma in Sport and has potential for progression
to sport related university course.
Overview
This course has been developed to recognise learners skills, knowledge
and understanding of sporting activities, environments and operations.
The learners carry out a range of tasks that have been designed to
recognise their achievements in a modern, practical way that is relevant
to the workplace.
They do not certificate competence on the job but are work-related
qualifications which will support progression to an NVQ once a learner
is in the work place.
How will this qualification be assessed?
All units are centre-assessed and externally moderated by OCR.
There are no timetabled exams for this qualification; candidates may
complete units at a time that suits the centre. The full award and units
from this qualification are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction. The
qualification grade and associated UCAS points are dependent upon
the cumulative score of all completed units when combined.
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These qualification specifically aim to:
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Develop learner’s knowledge and understanding of the sport sector and the chosen specialist route if selected.
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Develop learner’s ability to work autonomously and effectively in a sporting context
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Enable learners to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in specialist areas
of sport provision, sport development and sport performance.
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Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and
understanding which learners will need to access further or high education programmed or occupational training on a full-time or part-time basis.
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Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and
understanding which learners will need to enter employment, or enhance their current employment status.
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Promote interaction between employers, centres and learners by relating teaching
and assessment to real settings.
Potential Course Units
Students will complete six units from the following selection:
1.
The sports industy
2.
Sport and society
3.
Principles of sports coaching
4.
Sport in the UK
In addition to that they will select an additional two units from the following selection:
5.
Sports skills
6.
Health & safety
7.
Anatomy and physiology
8.
Managing outdoor education
9.
Technology in sport
10.
Exercise prescription
11.
12.
Career planning for the sports industry 23.
Work experience for the sports industry
13.
Training & fitness
14.
Sport and exercise physiology
15.
Injury in sport
16.
Analysing and improving performance
17.
Nutrition
18.
Optimising performance in sport
19.
Sports development
20.
Sport facility management
21.
Sport and disability
22.
Sports marketing
Advanced sports leadership
Sport
Specification aims
OCR National Certificate of Sport (level 3)
Outline of the course:
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Apprenticeship Progression Pathways
Outline of the course
We are delighted to offer a shared provision through training
agencies such as TS2000 and Derby College. Students
spend 2 days a week with the trainers or on work placement.
During this time they will gain a level 2 apprenticeship qualification, equivalent to 5 GCSEs. The other 2 days are
spend in school doing a package of appropriate lessons and
support.
This is suitable for a range of students even the most able.
For many apprenticeships it is necessary to gain level2 before progressing onto level 3. Students can proceed onto
level 3, redirect onto a more traditional academic level 3 package or seek employment.
At the moment we are offering Business and Administration,
Construction and also Engineering. I expect that we will
have more courses coming on line quite soon.
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Why Study at The Bemrose School?
The teachers are very
patient
Bemrose sixth form has a nice
working environment and the
teachers help you to achieve
your grades.
The sixth form is a friendly multi
-cultural place. The teachers are
really interested in us as people.
What the students say!
I have really enjoyed playing a big
part in raising hundreds of pounds
for charity. We have a big say in
what happens in the sixth form.
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Re-sit GCSEs in maths & English
If you didn’t achieve a grade C in maths or English you could always re-sit at TBS.
PE at TBS
All students take part in PE lessons. The students can wear sensible sporty clothes of their own choice. Students also visit the
gym at a local Sports Centre. There sill be opportunities to do
Further information.
PE out in the wider community.
Uniform
Smart office wear please. Traditional clothes are allowed.
Bursary
Whether your coming to TBS or not don’t forget to apply for
this.
Application forms are available from Mr Daykin.
How do I apply?
Fill in both sides of the application form and send it to:
Mr A Daykin ,
Head of Sixth Form,
The Bemrose School,
Uttoxeter New Road,
Derby.
DE22 3HU
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Send the completed
application form to:
Mr A Daykin
(Head of Post 16)
THE BEMROSE SCHOOL
Uttoxeter New Road
DERBY
DE22 3HU
Personal Details:
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not known yet)
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Application form. Part 1.
Nationality:
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Subjects I want to study in the sixth form:
I am interested in doing level 3 courses
in:
I am interested in doing level 2 courses
in:
Art & Design
Business
Business
English
English
Health & Social Care
Application form. Part 2.
ICT
Maths
Health & Social Care
ICT
Maths
Media
Performing Arts
RE
Apprenticeships
Sociology
Sport
Career & higher education:
I am interested in the following career...
Other interests:
Please tell us about your hobbies/interests/jobs...
Thank you for applying to study at BS. Send this application form to:
Mr A Daykin.
(Head of Post 16)
The Bemrose School
Uttoxeter New Road
DerbyDE22 3HU
I will be in touch shortly to arrange an interview.