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14-19 Diplomas

Alison Gray – Assistant Director 14-19 Developments

East Riding College

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The role of East Riding College

Business, Administration

& Finance

Hair & Beauty Studies

Construction & the Built Environment

Diplomas which have started in September 2009, year 10 pupils,

ERC is lead partner in:

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Diplomas starting in 2009-2010

Society, Health

& Development

2010

Hospitality2010

Travel & Tourism2010

Engineering2009

Lead partner in:

Delivery partner in:

(Delivery commenced)

Creative & Media2009

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How did we recruit? Year 9, Tasters/Options Evenings

Construction & the Built Environment – Taster Day in 2009

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Foundation Diploma (Level 1)

• Equivalent to 5 GCSEs

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Higher Diploma (Level 2)

• Equivalent to 7 GCSEs

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Advanced Diploma (Level 3)

• Equivalent, in terms of UCAS points, to 3.5 A Levels. In addition there is

a Progression Diploma equivalent to 2 A Levels

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The Diploma Components

Principal Learning • Applied sector related• Determines Diploma title• Applied Learning (50%)

Generic Learning • Functional Skills• Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills • Project• Experiential learning cycle• Work Experience

Additional and Specialist Learning • Optional units• Specialisation• Complementary qualifications

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Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

An even spread of Personal, Learning & Thinking Skills across the qualification – these will be invaluable for the learners’ personal and professional development.

• Independent enquirers• Creative thinkers• Reflective learners• Team workers• Self managers• Effective participators

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Work related learning and work experience

• At all levels there is a requirement for 10 days work related learning• Ideally in the context of the line of learning or activities closely relating to the Sector’s activities (must be relevant at Advanced level)• Work experience will provide additional opportunities for the demonstration of PLTS• AQA-City & Guilds are sponsoring Growing Ambitions –

www.growingambitions.org.uk

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• Level 1, 2 or 3 stand alone qualifications or requirement of the Diploma• 60 GLH (levels 1 and 2) or 180 GLH (level 3)• Teaching and supervision

Project Assessment Objectives:

• Manage the project• Use resources• Develop and realise the project• Review the project outcomes

Project Qualifications

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Project outcome should be appropriate to the topic and may comprise one or more of the following:

• Written report – compulsory for all learners• Artefact• CD/Video/DVD of performance or activities• Multimedia presentation• Journal of activities or events• PowerPoint presentation• Photographic record of project

Project Qualifications

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All learners must submit a written report for assessment:

Foundation (Level 1):

• Approximately 1000 words if project consists solely of written work• Approximately 250 words if other products form majority of project

Higher (Level 2):

• Approximately 2000 words if project consists solely of written work• Approximately 500 words if other products form majority of project

Extended (Level 3):

• Approximately 5000 words if project consists solely of written work• Approximately 1000 words if other products form majority of project

Project Qualifications

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ICT• Externally set & assessed test• Externally set & assessed task

Maths• Externally set & assessed Competency Test • Externally set & assessed Functionality Test

English• Reading: externally set test• Writing: externally set task• Speaking and listening: internal assessment of presentation and

discussion

Functional Skills: AQA

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14-19 Diploma in Hospitality Overview

David Leaf, East Riding College

– Teacher from school TBC

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Principal Learning Example - Hospitality Diploma

Essential underpinning subject knowledge, understanding andskills set out as four themes:

A The hospitality industry B People in the hospitality industryC Business and finance in the hospitality industry D Hospitality operations

The four themes provide a framework for the application of thegeneric knowledge, understanding and skills set out in a number of sector-related disciplines.

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Partners in the Diploma Development Group (DDG)

Bridlington School –Delivery partner Headlands School –Access partner

Hornsea School – Delivery partner?South Holderness School – Access partner?Withernsea School – Access partner?

Beverley High School –Access partner TBCBeverley Grammar School- Access partner TBC

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Delivery of Hospitality Diploma

Themes: A. The hospitality

industry B. People in the

hospitality industryC. Business & finance

in the hospitality industry

D. Hospitality operations

Applied in the context of hospitality

related disciplines

Project Based Learning:Investigating

Planning Production Evaluation

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Hospitality Diploma Level 2 Units

– Level 2 units

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Next Steps

Activity

Discuss what role you can play in the Diploma as an employer

Further information can be found at

www.diplomaseastriding.co.uk