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Assessment

Outline

Leading to a career in …

Pearson

Level 3 National Certificate

Depends on units  chosen.

Uniformed Protective Services

One compulsory unit in Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services. A range of optional units including Criminology and Expedition Skills.

Police constable, firefighter, rating in Royal Navy, airman/airwoman in RAF, soldier in army, officer entry, e.g. RAF, army, navy, apprenticeships, volunteer roles, e.g. special constable, part-time roles, e.g. retained firefighter, reserve roles in the armed services.

WJEC

Level 3 Diploma

50% exam

50% cw

Criminology

The course covers Changing Awareness of Crime, Criminological Theories, Crime Scene to Courtroom and Crime and Punishment.

Criminology, Criminal Justice, Psychology or Forensic Science. Helpful for careers in Social Work, Mental Health, the Police Force, Customs and Immigration, Prison Services, Court Services, Security Services, the NHS, Education and Youth and Community Services

AQA

A level

50% cw

50% Exam

DT Product Design

The coursework is a project of your choosing where you will Research, Design, Develop, Test and Evaluate your end product. The Final Exam tests the theory learnt over the two years.

Product Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Robotics, Automotive Industry, Fashion, Publishing, Digital Media, Film and Media, Aerospace, Civil Engineering, Construction, Armed Forces, Graphic Design or an Art foundation course.

Level 3 diploma

London Institute of Banking and Finance

100% exam

Certificate is a one year stand alone course.

Diploma is a two year course.

Financial Services

You carry out independent research and need to keep up to date with current affairs and news stories. You will learn how to analyse financial products and select from them for different clients.

You must pass the Certificate in order to progress to the Diploma.

Undergraduate banking and finance courses,  careers in the financial world, particularly in the field of financial adviser, mortgage broker and banking.

A level

AQA

70% exam

30% cw

Media Studies

You analysis a wide range of media forms and contexts. Students develop a wider understanding and appreciation of the media in both an historical and contemporary context.

Industry-related roles in areas such as production, journalism and photography.

OCR

A level

Classical Civilisation

Provides learners with a broad, coherent and rewarding study of the literature and culture of the classical world. It offers learners the opportunity to study elements of the literature, visual/material culture and thought of the classical world, and acquire an understanding of their social, historical and cultural contexts

OCR’s A Level in Classical Civilisation will help learners to understand the legacy of the classical world, whilst equipping them to progress to higher education.

Edexcel

A level

Economics

Economics is broken down into two sub topics; macro and micro economics. Macro looks at the economy as a whole. Micro economics considers the way that firms behave. You will need strong mathematical skills and a good sense of logic

AQA

A level

Law

By learning about legal rules and how and why they apply to real life, students also develop their analytical ability, decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Involving the nature of law and the English legal system, private law, public law and legal skills