Occupational Studies (CCEA) for years 11 and 12 (4 units are comparable to 2 GCSEs) |
| This is an opportunity for Schools in the local area to enter into partnership with the College to allow their Year 11 and Year 12 pupils to experience and gain the necessary skills required in a range of vocational areas. The programme is accredited by CCEA and the pupils can choose to work towards a Single Award which is a 1 year programme or a Double Award which is a 2 year programme. To gain a Single Award, pupils select and study any two units and for a Double Award, pupils select and study any 4 units from the range of Occupational Studies Units listed below. |
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements are required
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Duration
1 Year – Single Award or
2 Year – Double Award
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Starting Date
September
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Course Content
The following Occupational Studies Units are available: |
Hospitality & Catering
- Kitchen and Larder
- Food and Drink Service
- Patisserie
- Health and Safety in the Workplace
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Construction
- Brickwork (two units)
- Carpentry (two units)
- Painting and Decorating (two units)
- Plastering (two units)
- Plastering (two units)
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Engineering
- Electrical Wiring Practices
- Electronic Circuit Construction
- Manufacturing Techniques
– Fabrication (Steel Metalwork)
- Manufacturing Techniques
– Assembly (Handfitting)
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Hairdressing and Beauty
- Creating Up-styles on Long Hair
- Styling Hair by Blow Drying
- Styling and Dressing Hair
- Shampooing and Conditioning
- Facial Skincare
- Manicure
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Media
- Digital Television and Film Production
- Radio Production
- Music Production
- Performing Arts and Performance Skills
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Vehicle Studies
- Basic Vehicle Maintenance Skills
- Vehicle Servicing and Valeting Operations
- Basic Fast Fit Operations
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Office Administration
- Working in an Office Setting
- Office Procedures
- Using Office Equipment
- Communicating with the Office
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Retail
- Understanding the Retail Industry
- Payment, Stock and Warehouse
- Store Design and Merchandising
- Customer Service
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Sport & Leisure
- Running a Leisure Event
- Sport Leadership
- Investigating Sport, Leisure and Tourism
- Planning a Tourist Itinerary
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Digital Technology
- Animation in Flash
- Digital Imaging
- Digital Music
- Building a Website
- Flash Game Editing
- Introduction to Digital Video Production
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Horticulture
- Growing Plants
- Organic Gardening
- Plant Care
- Floristry
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Care
- Communicate with and complete
Records for Individuals
- Support individuals to Access and
Participate in Recreational Activities
- Enable Children to Participate in Play
- The Physical Care and Development of the child
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| Please note: All options may not be available at each campus, please contact your nearest Campus for further information. |
