P O S T 1 6 P l u s C O U R S E G U I D E 014-16 Front cover photograph by Lauren Bradley, Year 1 your right,.our privilege.
Introduction Welcome to Frome College Post 16 joining our GCSE plus courses. It is an exciting time to be joining Post 16 at Frome. Last year saw us record our best ever results and our truly purpose built Frome Futures Post 16 Centre offers excellent study facilities. The Frome Futures Centre, alongside the raising of the school leaving age, offer us an exciting opportunity to expand and build upon our already very ful Level (GCSE) programme. To answer this increased demand we have broadened our Level provision and now offer our students the opportunity to add and improve upon the qualifications they achieved in Year 11 and prepare them for the transition to Level 3 (A Level) the following year or to help them to secure apprenticeships and/or employment with training. We have a proven track record of students achieving well on our GCSE plus courses and continuing on to study Level 3 courses. We encourage you to apply and look forward to meeting you. Kerry Tarrant Post 16 Director of Learning Bruce Hain Vice Principal
Application Procedure for September 014 Entry Date Wednesday 13 November 013 November / December 013 Friday 6 December 013 January 014 March 014 Wednesday July 014 Thursday 1 August 014 Details Post 16 Open Evening 5 8pm Please make every effort to attend this crucially important evening for students and parents. Advice & Guidance for Post 16 Advice and Guidance available from Mrs Kerry Tarrant/Mr Bruce Hain, Level 3 and from Mr Tim Clarke, Level + SEN. Initial Application Deadline for Post 16 Please note that applications will be accepted after this time but that the timetable blocking system will be based on applications made by this date and so it may be less likely that any particular subject combination is possible. Interviews Year 11 into Year 1 interviews will take place to make sure the right students are on the right courses. Final Application Forms Final application forms to be submitted to: Mrs K Tarrant Post 16 Director of Learning Frome College Bath Road Somerset BA11 HQ Introduction to Post 16 Day This compulsory event is intended to ensure a smooth transition from Year 11 into Year 1. This will be your first day as a Post 16 student, including your first lessons in most of your courses; as such, attendance is considered compulsory for students applying to Post 16. GCSE Results Day. Important Information a) The Course Guides indicate the courses we are intending to offer for September 014 and the information is accurate at the time of publication. The running of any courses, however, is subject to sufficient uptake. b) The option blocks are not constructed until after March 014 once initial student requests have been received. Option blocks will be scheduled to meet student requests as far as possible. No guarantee can, however, be given that a particular combination will definitely be available. c) Inevitably some courses always prove more popular than others. If you wish to change courses, we will do our best to accommodate this change; but we cannot guarantee that a popular course will not be full, or that an unviable course will be run. Some subjects expect students to attend compulsory after school lectures as part of the teaching programme.
Qualifications The entry requirement for Level courses is normally two GCSE passes at Grade D or above. BTEC Level Course Title GCSE Equivalence Level BTEC Extended Certificate 4 GCSEs Level BTEC Certificate Level BTEC Award GCSEs 1 GCSE GCSE Contributions to courses We offer GCSE re-sits in English Language and Mathematics. In addition we offer GCSE Media Studies as a one year qualification. Where possible we seek to minimise the costs students incur during their Post 16 study, however, it is necessary to charge for some materials, particularly for practical courses. Where students suffer financial difficulties, we have some student support funds available through the Government s 16 19 Bursary Fund. Financial support is means tested and allocated according to need. Please note:- The subjects listed in this guide are the courses we are equipped to deliver subject to sufficient numbers of students opting to study them during the application process.
Curriculum Pathways Frome College Post 16 014 GCSE Results Suggested programme of study Possible destinations B / C 4 AS subjects / BTEC Level 3 subjects Universities, Foundation Degrees, Apprenticeships, Employment. C / D 3 / 4 BTEC Level 3 subjects / AS subjects minimum of 5 GCSE passes required including either English Language or Mathematics. Some students may not wish to study for two years and can complete the Level GCSE Plus Foundation Year Programme to improve their GCSE results before applying for an apprenticeship or entering employment. Universities, Foundation Degrees, Apprenticeships, Employment. D - G Level GCSE plus Foundation Year Programme. Level 3 Courses (at Frome), Apprenticeships, Employment. Please note that if you do not pass English and Mathematics GCSE at grade C or above, it is expected that you resit during Year 1, attending dedicated lessons to do so. The Level GCSE Plus Foundation Year Programme has been fully running for a number of years. Students will study a range of Level BTEC and GCSE subjects as well as re-sits in English and/or Maths GCSE. Many students, having completed this year, continue at Frome Post 16 for another two years to complete Level 3 subjects. The Government funds students for three years of Post 16 study and it is the expectation that all students remain in education, training or employment. If you are interested in finding out about an option to an Apprenticeship and you have not already registered your interest please see Mr Robson.
Student Leadership Post 16 GCSE PLUS COURSE GUIDE 014 016 Part of the ethos of the College is to develop leadership opportunities for young people. The Senior Student Team is elected annually from those in their last year at the College. The Student Council The Student Council is made up of students from all years. They are encouraged to participate actively in what goes on in the College and to feed back to members of the Senior Leadership Team. Our Student Union Our Student Union aims to make Post 16 as enjoyable as possible for each and every student. In order to do this our roles include bringing both years together for social activities such as parties and fund-raising events. With a variety of individuals in the Student Union, we pride ourselves on representing a large cross-section of the views of Post 16 students and taking on board everyone s suggestions and putting them into action. Welcome from our Head Boy and Head Girl Throughout your time here at Frome College, you will have been given some amazing opportunities; from travelling to exotic places around the world, to aiding your peers in their studies. When you join Post 16, the skills that you accumulated over the past three years will be put to good use by your teachers in every subject. Frome College Post 16 is all about preparing you for the wider world, whilst at the same time creating some unforgettable memories and giving you the best education possible. My advice for in Post 16 is to grab every opportunity you can with both hands, and to use every resource possible to prepare for your future after College. Josh White, Head Boy Post 16 provides you with a new approach to learning which, despite an increase in work load opens new areas of study and allows you to develop your own individual learning style. There is also a range of extra-curricular activities and opportunities; getting involved in the running of Post 16 through the student union, senior student body, amongst many others. Being a member of the senior student body has taught me valuable skills and allowed me to develop my understanding of my own abilities. Whatever you are interested in doing in Post 16, there will always be an opportunity for you to get involved and offer your own initiatives and opinions. Putting yourself out there is definitely the best way to make use of your time at Post 16 and gain everything that you can from it. I have really enjoyed my experience in Post 16 at Frome and am sure that you will too. Mollie Warde, Head Girl
BTEC Level Extended Certificate Art and Design Responsibility of: Ms T Thomas Entry Requirements Course Details Normal College requirements. This is a one year course. In order to succeed in this course you should have taken Art, Photography or Ceramics at GCSE. Achieving a Grade C would be desirable but not essential. You should also have an interest in practical, creative work and have a willingness to develop a range of skills and techniques such as Drawing and working with and 3D Media, Photo Silk Screen Printing, Digital Photography and Graphic Design, gallery and visits to artists studios.. You will complete BTEC Assessment Details Specialisms in Art and Design Creative project in Art and Design (exam) 6 units Contextual references, artists work An exam unit similar to GCSE art Graphic Design brief Photography brief You will produce a portfolio of evidence for assessment and take two external exams. At the end of the course your work is graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction. This course is studied as a 4 Unit BTEC Level Extended Certificate (equivalent to GCSE s). Contributions involved Approx. 0 to cover sketchbooks and most materials. Materials Digital camera and specialist photographic paper ( 10 per term approx). A support fund to cover the costs of materials for this course is available to students who suffer financial pressure. Students can apply for these funds once the course has commenced. Learning styles: Kinaesthetic and interpersonal. Attributes: You need to be independent, be prepared to work outside of lessons. You need to have a good skill level and be able to work to deadlines. Interests: Art, Design, visual, culture, creative media. Progression routes Academic Applied World of Work A such as A Level Applied Art A Level Photography Advanced BTEC Art & Design or Creative Media Diploma Working with industry professionals and professional practices. Graphic Designer Illustrator Fine Artist Fashion Design Interior Design Public Artist
BTEC First Award in Business Business Responsibility of: Mr I Hiron Entry Requirements Course Details Normal College requirements. The business world is made up of an enormous variety of different careers. This course aims to give an understanding of what being in business is all about. It will help you develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed when entering employment or to prepare for further study in this sector. This qualification is equivalent to one GCSE at Grades A*-C, and is awarded at Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction* level. The BTEC First Award contains four units of study: Enterprise in the Business World This unit introduces the language and terminology of business. It explores what they do and how they operate. Students will also produce a plan for a realistic business start-up in this local area. Finance for Business This unit introduces students to business costs and how profit is calculated. It also explores how businesses plan their finances and how they measure financial. Promoting a Brand In this unit students will investigate the use of branding and the promotional mix, which includes advertising, sales promotions and public relations. Recruitment, Selection and Employment For this unit students will learn about different job roles and functional areas. In addition, students will get the opportunity to complete documentation used in recruitment, such as an application form and how to prepare for an interview. Finally, students will produce a career development plan for the future. Assignments are completed for three of the four units of work on this course. These activities will involve investigating a variety of different businesses, from small independent sole traders to large multinational corporations. For the unit Finance for Business, students will complete an onscreen test, which consists of a series of multiple choice and longer answer questions. Learning styles: Linguistic, logical and interpersonal. Attributes: Self-motivated, creative, organised, communication skills, computer skills, diligence, investigatory skills, problem solving, time management. Interests: Business, enterprise, ICT, being the next Apprentice. Progression route Academic Applied World of Work AS & A Level Business AS & A Level ICT Level 3 Applied Course Level 3 BTEC ICT Apprenticeship All Businesses
BTEC Level Extended Certificate Health & Social Care Responsibility of: Examination Board: Edexcel Mrs K Hyde Entry Requirements Course Details Normal College requirements This is a one year course. A BTEC in Health and Social Care offers a practical start for anyone who is interested in the caring professions. This qualification can lead to junior level positions in a wide variety of career areas, such as care homes, social and community work and youth work. The course is a one year qualification that will help students to understand the underpinning knowledge and skills for working in the Health & Social Care sector. It consists of a variety of units of study such as understanding individual needs and rights, how to communicate with people, vocational experience, human lifespan, development and creative and therapeutic activities. Work placement is an integral part of the qualification. Assessment Details This course is assessed by internally marked assignment work. This course can be studied as a BTEC Level Extended Certificate equivalent to GCSEs. Learning styles: All. Attributes: An enthusiasm for the subject area. Interests: If a caring profession is the one for you. Progression route Academic Applied World of Work Progress to Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care NVQ in Health & Social Care Care Assistant
BTEC Level Extended Certificate Hospitality For further information please contact: Course content Mrs S Petroff The Hospitality BTEC equips learners with a broad understanding of the sector and the way in which it works. With an emphasis on practical, hands-on skills it provides a valuable taster of the wide range of opportunities and job roles that exist within the hospitality industry. This course is equivalent to GCSEs. Hospitality would be ideal for a learner who is particularly interested in pursuing a career as a chef, working in tourist services or holiday parks, or wishing to study hotel management. Learners will explore: The Catering and Hospitality Industry exploring the industry at local and national level, job roles and the skills needed to work in the industry. Customer Service in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector developing and understanding of customer needs and expectations. How to handle customer complaints. Planning and running a hospitality event what is a hospitality event and how it is planned to run fully. Prepare, cook and finish food developing knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, skills and cooking methods. Contemporary World Food understanding of contemporary food from around the world. Producing dishes from a wide range of food products. Learning styles Attributes Interests Kinaesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal and visual. Organisational skills, good communicator with initiative and some creativity. Food, Service Industries, helping people and travel. Progression route Academic Applied World of Work AS/A Level Food Technology L3 BTEC Hospitality Any area of hospitality Hotel Management Chef Catering Catering Manager Events Organiser
BTEC Level Extended Certificate ICT Practitioners Responsibility of: Mrs J Hawkins Entry Requirements Course Details Mainly D Grades at GCSE. This is a 1 year course equivalent to GCSE s grades A* - C The units covered are typically: Communicating in the IT Industry Working in the IT Industry Introduction to Computer Systems Installing Computer Hardware Website Production Computer Graphics Database Systems. Assessment Details 100% Coursework Learning styles: Visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learners. Attributes: Organised, meets deadlines, independent learner, self-motivated, excellent attendance record. Interests: Broad interest in ICT. Progression route Academic Applied World of Work BTEC L3 Diploma (Distinction/Merit at L required) Apprenticeships for ICT Technicians
GCSE Media Studies For further information please contact: Mrs L Millard Course content This is a one year course. This course is for students with a creative mind who have a keen interest in the media world. The units include: Study of Television sit-coms Creating your own films, TV programmes or other media products Investigating and Analysing Magazines, Films or Newspapers. Assessment Textual Analysis - Examination 40% Individual Portfolio - Coursework 30% (written work & practical production) Production Portfolio - Coursework 30% (written work & practical production) Learning styles: Kinaesthetic, creative and visual. Attributes: Organisational and time management skills. A creative mind. Ability to write a coherent essay. Interests: An interest in the media and an enthusiasm to learn how it operates. Progression route Academic Applied World of Work AS and A Level Media Studies AS Graphics AS Photography All aspects of the media. Any other industry that uses media skills.
NVQ Diploma in Instructing, Exercise and Fitness Sport Responsibility of: Mr M Howlett Entry Requirements Course Details Normal College requirements. The Level NVQ Diploma is a one year competence based qualification. The Diploma is designed to be assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. The NVQ Diploma is made up of seven units 5 mandatory units and optional units. The optional units can be based around a particular specialism. The five mandatory units: Unit 1 Unit Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Optional Units include: Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise Work with clients to help them to adhere to Exercise & Physical activity Reflect on and develop own practice in providing Exercise & Physical activity Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health Promote Health, Safety and Welfare in active leisure & recreation - Gym based Exercise - Exercise to Music - Water based Exercise - Exercise and Physical Activity for Children Assessment Must Pass each of the learning outcomes and satisfy all the assessment criteria. Learning styles: Kinaesthetic. Attributes: Self motivating. Interests: A genuine interest in sport. Progression routes Academic Applied World of Work Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Sport Recreation Assistant Coaching Assistant Lifeguard Health and Fitness Leisure Centre Staff