St. Joseph’s College

Key Stage 4 Options

March 2020

Dear Parent/Carer

This booklet is designed to give you and your son information on the

subjects that may be studied at Key Stage 4.

It sets out:

The core subjects which must be studied

The optional non-compulsory subjects

Years 11 and 12 are very important in your son’s school education. This is

a two-year course of study, leading to final GCSE examinations and

beyond that to the world of further education, training or work.

Courses studied during these vital years will have implications for your

son’s future. A number of subject choices have to be made at this stage.

It is important that subjects are selected after much careful thought

and advice. Year 10 is a time of preparation for informed choice and much

has already been done in class.

This booklet was produced after consultation with teachers across all

subject areas, together with the responses collected from Expression

of Interest forms completed by pupils/parents. We hope it will be a

source of important information and provide a focus for much lively

discussion in your home. It can be used in conjunction with the

information evening and subsequent interviews to enable informed final

choices to be made.

Yours sincerely

Mrs B Gallagher

Vice Principal

Compulsory Subjects: Maths CCEA, English CCEA, Single Award

Science CCEA and Religion OCN

Pathway 1 Pathway 2

All 4 GCSE Compulsory Subjects

plus 5 from the list below

All 4 GCSE compulsory subjects

Choose 3 GCSEs and

South West College Options Art

Business

Business, Communication Systems*

Child Development *

Construction

Double Award Science

Drama

English Literature*

French *

Geography *

Health and Social Care *

History

Home Economics

Horticulture*

Learning For Life and Work

ICT

Motor Vehicles Studies*

Princes Trust

Religion

Technology and Design

BTec Agriculture

BTec Music

BTec Performing Arts

BTec Sport*

BTec ICT*

Occupational Studies

(2 areas from list)

– SWC Training Centre

- Brick Laying

- Joinery

- Painting and Decorating

- Motor Vehicle

- Plastering

- Plumbing

- Electrical

- Hairdressing

- Patisserie

Important!

1. All of the above subjects/courses are provisional, subject to

sufficient numbers.

2. There is an upper limit of 20 pupils for all practical subjects.

Where there is greater demand than places, Winter Reports will

be used to determine which pupils obtain places.

3. Subjects marked with an asterisk * will be delivered to pupils

through collaboration with St. Fanchea’s College, St Mary’s College

Irvinestown and St. Marys High School Brollagh

4. Please note that for some pupils we may need to adjust their

subject choices in collaboration with parents to ensure that their

educational needs are being met.

5. Parents will be asked to attend a meeting with a member of the

Senior Leadership Team in order to finalise your son’s option

choice.

There may be an opportunity to study a further GCSE in Contemporary

Crafts (eg: woodturning, pottery, textiles and jewellery making after

school – approximately 2 sessions per week)

Is this something that would interest you?

‘At Key Stage 4 we have broadened our curriculum offer by

collaborating closely with our partner schools, St. Fanchea’s, St. Mary’s

Brollagh and St. Mary’s, Irvinestown. This has proved very successful,

with our current Year 11 pupils reporting that they enjoy the

experience of working with their peers in other schools and having a

greater number of subjects to choose from. The Principals of the 4

schools meet every 6 weeks to continually develop our joint curriculum

provision and monitor the progress of our pupils’.

All Key Stage 4 pupils at St Joseph’s College will study the

following Core Subjects:

English (CCEA)

Mathematics (CCEA)

Science (CCEA)

Religion (OCN Level 2)

Physical Education will also be taken by all Key Stage 4 pupils - it

is expected that all pupils will participate in PE every week.

Examination Board CCEA

Course Structure/Content: Four units – assessing a range of skills including speaking and listening,

reading and writing.

Pupils will study a range of fiction and non-fiction texts.

Units 1 and 2 Comprise of externally assessed examinations

Unit 3 Focuses on speaking and listening skills

Unit 4 Pupils will study literature and writing for a

purpose before producing three pieces in

controlled conditions. Pupils must include the

study of work by Shakespeare as well as writers

from our literary heritage and from other

cultures.

Exam Details Two external examinations will assess pupils’

reading and writing skills

Unit 1 – worth 20% of the overall grade

Personal Writing and Reading Multi-Modal Texts

Unit 2 – worth 20% of the overall grade

Functional Writing and Reading Non-Fiction

Controlled

Assessment

Speaking and listening skills (3 activities), worth

20% of the overall grade

Written assessment (3 activities) of pupils’

ability to write for purpose and analyse

literature, worth 40% of the overall grade

Examination Board CCEA

Course Structure/Content: As external examinations require the use of a scientific calculator, it is necessary that all

pupils obtain their own. This will ensure that they have the equipment to complete

homework and that they become familiar with the use of their calculator.

The content of each GCSE Mathematics unit relates to:

Number and algebra

Geometry and measures and

Statistics and probability

The units all provide opportunities for pupils to develop and apply their mathematical

skills to real life contexts. Questions may require pupils to know and use problem solving

strategies. Pupils take two units, one from M1, M2, M3 or M4 and one from M5, M6, M7

or M8.

Eight available units

Foundation Level M1, M2, M5, M6

Higher Level M3, M4, M7, M8 The grades that pupils can achieve depend on the units that they sit for assessment.

Exam Details Foundation Higher

M1 – 1hr 45mins = 45%

Or

M2 – 1hr 45mins = 45%

And

M5 – 2 x 1hr = 55%

Or

M6 – 2 x 1hr = 55%

M3 – 2hrs = 45%

Or

M4 – 2hrs = 45%

And

M7 – 2 x 1¼hrs = 55%

Or

M8 – 2 x 1𝟏

𝟒hrs = 55%

Career Opportunities Mathematics qualifications are vital in every career and often are a requirement of

further and higher education courses. Pupils are encouraged to achieve their full

potential by showing genuine commitment to their studies. Together with English,

Mathematical skills are viewed most highly by employers.

Careers

Statistician, Teacher, Accountant, Engineer, Architect, Actuary, Chemist

Examination Board CCEA

Course Structure/Content: Pupils study 3 modules over the two years:

Module 1

Staying Alive

Human Activity and Health

Module 2

Chemical Patterns and our Environment

Materials and their Management

Module 3

Electricity, Waves and Communication

Road Safety, Radioactivity and Earth in Space

Exam Details Three Modules are examined.

The Modules are examined in March of

Year 11 and in November and June of

Year 12.

Controlled

Assessment

Controlled Assessment to be carried out

over the two years.

Career Opportunities

Nursing, Medical services, Engineering, Optician,

Electrician ,Plumbing, Paramedic

Examination Board OCN Level 2 Award

Course Structure/Content:

Topics covered:

Addiction

Charities/Religious Charities

Life and Death Issues

Life of a Famous Person of Faith

*Pupils have already started this qualification during their Year 10 studies and will

complete the Level 2 Award (equivalent to a B grade at GCSE during Year 11)

Exam Details This is a portfolio based examination with no

written exams.

Career Opportunities

This Religious Studies Specification encourages candidates to:

develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for, the study of Religion and

relate it to the wider world; adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective

approach to the study of Religion; reflect on and develop their own

values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning.

Examination Board CCEA

Course Structure/Content: This course has a modular structure.

Year 11 - Science A

Pupils take 3 Modules: 1 in each of Chemistry, Physics and Biology

and 1 Controlled Assessment

Year 12 - Additional Science

Pupils take 3 Modules: 1 in each of Chemistry, Physics and Biology

and 1 Controlled Assessment

Exam Details Year 11 – Science A

3 Modules: Structured question papers taken in

November, March and June

Year 12 – Additional Science

3 Modules: Structured question papers taken in

November, March and June.

Career Opportunities

Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Teaching, Dietician, Nutritionist, Geology,

Environmental Health, Construction Industry.

Examination Board CCEA

Course Structure/Content: 1. Personal Development – Peer Pressure, Health and Lifestyle,

Physical Activity, Smoking, Alcohol, Mental Health, Drugs,

Relationships and Sex, Financial Responsibilities.

2. Citizenship – Diversity and Inclusion, Equality and Social Justice,

Democracy in Action.

3. Employability – Work in the local and global economy, Personal

Career Planning, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Exam Details 3 – 45 min Written Examinations = 40%

2 – Controlled Assessments = 60%

Career Opportunities

Learning for Life and Work provides an essential basis for any career as

it provides the pupils with an insight into the world of work and

opportunities for development of skills and qualities needed in the

workplace. It is specifically useful in the following careers:

Teaching, Social Work, Counselling, Youth Work, Physiology and for

anyone wishing to be self-employed and run their own business

Examination Board AQA

Course Structure/Content:

Unit 1: Portfolio of work (Coursework) Year 11/12 60% of final GCSE Grade

Project work consisting of: A Year 10 Summer Drawing Project, A

Portrait project with painted canvas, A 3D Mask project, A Pop Art

Design based project. These projects involve both 2D and 3D

elements, and include ICT Packages Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft

Publisher.

Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment/Exam – Year 12 40% of final GCSE Grade Exam Details In addition to coursework, pupils will receive an exam paper

with a choice of 7 questions/themes, pupils must choose

ONE question and produce an exhibition of preparatory work

Pupils will have a set period of time to do preparatory work

before practical exam.

Pupils will have to complete a 10 hour practical exam, where

they will produce a final outcome from their preparatory

work.

Allocation of marks:

The Core Portfolio (Coursework) = 60%

(External Exam) = 40%

Career Opportunities A-Level Art at St. Joseph’s, Hairdresser, Designer, Painter,

Commercial Interior Design, Sign Writer, Art Teacher

Examination Board CCEA

Course Structure/Content:

Business Studies is an exciting and modern course for a modern world,

aimed at pupils who want to learn something new and diverse. Many pupils

want to run their own business and aspire to be entrepreneurs. Other

pupils want to study the subject at GCSE and then Post-16 so they can

complete a degree in a business-related subject.

Exam Details

Controlled Assessment

Three Modules

Unit 1 –Starting a Business

This examination will be taken in Year 11 and

the exam will last 1 hour 30 minutes. It will

examine the first three areas of the

specification: Creating a Business, Marketing,

and Business Operations. It carries 40% of

the total marks.

Unit 2 – Developing a Business

This examination will be taken in Year 12 and

will also last 1 hour 30 minutes. This exam

will examine Human Resources, Business

Growth and Finance. It also carries 40% of

the total marks.

Unit 3 – Planning a Business

This unit is the controlled assessment task

and carries 20% of the total marks. It is

completed in Year 12.

Career Opportunities Studying Business Studies to GCSE and then as an A Level opens a

diverse range of career paths. The majority of A Level pupils progress to

third level education but some choose to proceed directly to employment.

Examination Board CCEA

Course Structure/Content:

Multimedia Route

GCSE Digital Technology (Multimedia): Exam Details Compulsory core unit

Unit 1: Digital Technology

External written examination 1 hour 30%

Multimedia units

Unit 2: Digital Authoring Concepts

External written examination 1 hour 30 mins

40%

Controlled Assessment Unit 3: Digital Authoring Practice 30%

Career Opportunities

Most careers expect a level of competence in ICT. This subject is

useful for e.g. Web design, multimedia design, computer operator,

software engineer, ICT teacher, games designer, network manager,

project manager.

Examination Board CCEA

Course Structure/Content: GCSE in English Literature encourages pupils to be enthusiastic,

independent, imaginative, critical and analytical readers. It aims to

increase their enjoyment of reading, helping to nurture a lifelong love

of literature.

The specification has three units:

Unit 1: The Study of Prose

Unit 2: The Study of Drama and Poetry

Unit 3: The Study of Shakespeare.

This qualification offers lots of opportunities to develop

transferable skills, such as generating creative, individual responses

to problems and writing accurately and clearly.

Exam Details There are two written exams and one

extended writing task.

Career Opportunities

Teaching, Journalism, Librarian, Social Work, Counselling, Youth Work,

Physiology and many more.

Examination Board CCEA

Course Structure/Content: Germany 1933—1945

Northern Ireland 1965—1998

The Cold War

Exam Details 2 exam papers

Paper 1 Sat at the end of Year 11

Nazi Germany, Northern Ireland

Worth 60% of a pupil’s final mark.

Paper 2 Sat at the end of Year 12

Source based Exam , The Cold War

Worth 40% of a pupil’s final mark.

Pupils are given a number of sources and

answer questions based on the information in

the sources and also using their own

knowledge.

Career Opportunities GCSE History challenges pupils to understand why certain events/actions took

place and present logical conclusions of their findings.

Throughout the course, pupils gain an insight into the multi-faceted values,

attitudes and perceptions that have shaped, and continue to shape, human

behaviour. Pupils learn how to analyse problems and formulate solutions as well

as develop empathy and an understanding of today’s society. They also develop a

host of transferable skills including critical thinking, planning and presenting

information in a clear, concise and organised way.

Examination Board OCR

Course Structure/Content:

1. Nutrition and Health – nutrients, diet-related diseases, meal

planning and recommendations.

2. Food Commodities – Meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, cereals,

sugars, convenience foods, GM foods and organic foods.

3. Meal Planning – balanced meals, dietary groups e.g. babies,

elderly, pregnant women, vegetarians, diabetics, social and

cultural diversity.

4. Food preparation and cooking – why food is cooked, methods

of cooking, effects of cooking.

5. Food safety and preservation – food spoilage, food

preservation at home, food safety and food poisoning.

Consumer Education – the role of advertising and marketing,

food labelling and food safety and the law

Exam Details Yr 12: Principles of Food and Nutrition

It will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

It will be sat in Year 12.

It is worth 50%

Controlled Assessment Unit 1: Yr 11 - Food Investigation =

15%

Unit 2: Yr 12 – Food Study = 35%

Career Opportunities

Teaching, Dietician, Nutritionist, New Product Development

Officer, Marketing, Hospitality or Retail Manager,

Environmental Health Officer, Quality Assurance Manager,

Counsellor, Social Worker, Food Manufacturer and Consumer

Advisor.

Examination Board CCEA

Course Structure/Content: Year 11:

Growing Plants in a Sustainable Way

composting, choice and care of tools, growing

seeds, corms and tubers; taking cuttings

Year 12:

Caring for Plants and Flowers

organics, careers, selling plants, health and safety, parts of the plant and

more.

Exam Details

Controlled Assessment There are no external examinations and all

work is internally assessed. Pupils will carry

out tasks to gather the required assessment

evidence in a portfolio for each unit. Tasks

include answering questions, carrying out

practical activities and evaluating their own

performance. The teacher will assess the

portfolio of evidence completed by the pupils

over the course.

Career Opportunities

Pupils can work in the outlets for retailing plants, for e.g. nurseries, florists,

garden centres or DIY/supermarket outlets. There are career opportunities

that exist locally in Fermanagh in the horticultural, agricultural,

environmental/conservation and floristry industries such as floral arranging,

landscape gardening, garden maintenance and working for councils.

Examination Board CCEA

Course Structure/Content:

50% Coursework / Controlled Assessment

50% Exam at the end of Year 12

Exam Details Terminal Exam: 1 Paper 50%

• Vehicle Control and Road User

Behaviour;

• Legal Requirements;

• Road Transport and Its Effects

on Society;

• Motoring Mathematics;

• Collision Procedures; and

• Motor Vehicle Technology.

Controlled Assessment Practical Riding 25%

Investigative Study 25%

Practical Riding will mean you have to

demonstrate skills of vehicle control and

road craft on a moped.

Career Opportunities

Life skills, Mechanic, Engineering and manufacturing trades.

Examination Board AQA

Course Structure/Content:

GCSE Technology and Design aims to:

Develop pupils’ graphic skills to improve their creative

design capabilities

Expand knowledge of materials, tools and components and

how they are utilised to manufacture products

Develop fundamental knowledge of basic systems

Develop practical skills further with an emphasis on working

with resistant materials (metals, plastics and woods)

Exam Details One major exam in Year 12. 50% of

course marks.

Controlled Assessment One major designing and making

project. 50% of course marks.

Career Opportunities

Technician; Engineering; Mechanic; Fitter; Machine

Operative; Graphical Design; Manufacturing;

Trades: Builder; Plumber; Carpenter etc. Construction

Professions: Project Manager; Quantity Surveyor …… and lots

more.

Examination Board EDEXCEL

Course Structure/Content: Topics Studied:

Core Units: (Everyone must complete)

1 Individual Showcase (External Moderation)

2 Preparation, Performance and Production (Internal)

Select one optional unit from:

3 Acting Skills (Internal)

4 Dance Skills (Internal)

5 Musical Theatre Skills (Internal)

6 Music Performance Skills (Internal)

7 Production Skills for Performance (Internal)

Exam Details Unit 1 is an individual performance and is moderated

by an external examiner.

The other two units are assessed continually in class

through portfolios and video recordings.

Pupils do not have to complete any written exams.

Career Opportunities The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Award in Performing Arts provides a

good foundation for learners in post-16 education. The qualification

provides a suitable foundation for further study within the sector

through progression on to qualifications, such as BTEC Nationals,

specifically the Edexcel BTec Level 3 in Performing Arts.

Examination Board The Prince’s Trust

Course Structure/Content

Prince’s Trust – Achieve Programme is a new personal

development course. It provides a practical approach to

learning which supports young people to fulfill their potential.

Exam Details All assessment is by portfolio and up to 6

units are completed over the two years,

with the course tailored to the individual

group.

The units include topics such as Personal

Development, Community Project,

Teamwork, Work Experience,

Participating in exercise and

Presentation Skills.

Career Opportunities

The Prince’s Trust qualification in Personal Development and

Employability Skills gives a range of personal skills, qualities

and attitudes required by employers across all sectors. The

course will help with progression into further education or

work based learning.

Examination Board CCEA

Course Structure/Content:

Context 1:

Identity, Lifestyle and Culture

Context 2:

Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest

Context 3:

School Life, Studies and the World of Work

Exam Details

Reading Written

Examination

25%

Listening Written

Examination

25%

Writing Written

Examination

25%

Speaking Externally

marked

speaking

examination

25%

All examinations take place in Year 12

Controlled

Assessment

Career Opportunities

As well as learning for fun and for use on holidays knowledge of one or

more foreign languages can be useful in a wide range of careers. Jobs,

such as translating, interpreting and language teaching, language skills

are one of the main requirements. For other jobs a combination of

languages and other qualifications, knowledge or skills may be needed.

For example, IT, law, finance or sales skills.

Examination Board CCEA

Course Structure/Content:

Pupils follow the GCSE Religious Studies Full Course.

Unit 6: An Introduction to Christian Ethics.

- personal and family issues

- matters of life and death

- developments in bioethics

- Contemporary issues in Christianity

- Modern warfare

Unit 5: Christianity through the study of the Gospel of Mark.

- the identity of Jesus

- Jesus the miracle worker

- the Teachings of Jesus

- the death and resurrection of Jesus

- the role and nature of Christian discipleship

Exam Details One written paper of 1hr 30 minutes duration in

Year 11.

One written paper of 1 hour 30 minutes duration

in Year 12.

Career Opportunities

The CCEA Religious Studies Specification encourages candidates to:

develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for the study of Religion and

relate it to the wider world; adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective

approach to the study of Religion; reflect on and develop their own

values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning.

Examination Board CCEA

Course Structure/Content:

The table below outlines the course and how it is examined.

Exam Details Paper One: 40% of total marks

Understanding our Natural World:

1. River Environments

2. Coastal Environments

3. Our Changing Weather and Climate

4. The Restless Earth

Paper Two: 40% of total marks

Living in Our World:

1. People and Migration

2. Changing Urban Areas

3. Contrasts in World Development

4. Managing our Environment

Controlled

Assessment

Unit 3: Fieldwork

20% of total marks

External written examination.

Pupils base their answers on their knowledge and

experience of fieldwork.

Pupils must bring a fieldwork statement and table of

data to the examination.

Career Opportunities

Teacher Ecologist

Urban Planner Environmental Planner

Meteorologist Transport Planner

Exam Board CCEA

Course Structure / Content

Unit 1: Personal Development, Health and

Well-Being

Human growth and development

Factors affecting growth and

development

Relationships

Self-concept

Coping with life changes.

Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care

and Early Years Sectors

Main employment sectors in health,

social care, early years and children’s

services

Job roles in health, social care, early

years and children’s services

Principles of care/providing quality

care

Meeting client needs

Accessing care services and barriers

to access

Assessment

Unit 1: Personal Development, Health and Well-Being

External assessment (compulsory)

Format: 1 hour 30 minutes’ exam

Short-answer questions, structured questions and questions that require

extended writing are included. (50%)

Unit 2: Working in Health, Social Care and Early Years

Internal assessment (compulsory)

Format: Three controlled assessment tasks (50%)

Career Opportunities

This course would suit anyone studying the sciences or who may wish to go on to further study in

nursing or caring professions. HSC is also offered at GCE level which makes for easy progression.

Exam Board CCEA

Course Structure / Content

Pupils will complete 3 units

Unit 1: Parenthood, pregnancy and the newborn baby (Year 11)

Unit 2 - The development of the child (0-5 years) (Year 12)

Unit 3 - Investigation Task (Year 12)

Assessment

Unit 1 and 2

Examination - 1 hour 15 minutes

The paper will include multiple – choice, short and structured questions

and questions that require extended writing.

Unit 1 is completed at the end of Year 11 and Unit 2 is completed

at the end of Year 12

Unit 3 – Completed in Year 12

Controlled Assessment

You will complete research on a given title. You will produce a report.

There are 5 parts to the report and you will have to work within word

limits.

Career Opportunities

GCSE Child Development is a very popular and useful GCSE. It can open doors to many

different job opportunities such as teaching, nursing, childcare assistant, social work and

midwifery.

Exam Board CCEA

Course Structure / Content

This course gives you an opportunity to study and experience a broad range of areas within the

construction industry:

• To work with your hands.

• To develop your practical skills.

• To produce a functional piece of work from a drawing.

• To design/draft using Computer Aided Design.

Assessment

Unit 1: Introduction to the Built Environment: External Written Examination

lasting 1 hour: 20 % of GCSE.

Unit 2: Sustainable Construction:

External written examination 1 hour 30 mins Paper includes questions based on

pre‐release material.

Unit 3: The Construction Craft Project: Controlled Assessment: Practical

work and coursework will be carried out in school and moderate. 25% of GCSE.

Unit 4: Computer Aided Design in Construction: Controlled Assessment:

Practical work and coursework will be carried out in school and moderate. 25%

of GCSE.

Career Opportunities

Progression to A Level and Degree Courses.

For more information on a career in construction, see the Construction Industry Training Board

and Go Construct websites at: www.citb.co.uk/careers-in-construction/ and

www.goconstruct.org/working-in-construction/

Examination Board EDEXCEL

Course Structure/Content:

Topics Include:

Animal health and welfare

Planning and implementing feeding and watering programmes for a

range of farm animals in a safe and efficient manner.

Soil characteristics and their impact on grassland and crop

production.

The maintenance and repair of farm boundaries and surfaces.

The identification, creation and maintenance of practical habitat

improvement projects on the farm.

Exam Details Portfolio based – continuously assessed.

Career Opportunities

Pupils may progress to the BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary in

Agriculture as part of their Year 13 choices.

Examination Board EDEXCEL

Course Structure/Content:

Core Units: (

1. The Music Industry (External Exam January)

2

Specialist Units: - Choose Any 3.

2. Introducing Live Sound

3. Introducing Music Composition 10 2

4. Introducing Music Performance 2

5. Introducing Music Recording

6. Introducing Music Sequencing 1

7. Introducing Choral Studies

8. Introducing Music Theory

Exam

Details

Pupils will study 4 units of work.

1 External Exam – The Music Industry

Controlled

Assessment

3 Units - portfolio work based on chosen topics.

Career Opportunities

Musician, Sound engineer, theatre work, producer, agent, manager,

Public Relations, DJ, Session player, self-employment, Arts promotion

and many more!

Examination Board EDEXCEL

Course Structure/Content:

4 Units……………………………;; 444 nit44

4444……….

Unit 1: * Mandatory - Fitness for Sport and Exercise (Online Exam)

Unit 2: * Mandatory - Practical Performance in Sport

Unit 3: *Mandatory – Applying the Principles of Personal Training

Unit 4: Leading Sports Activities

9.

Exam

Details

1 Online External Assessment – Fitness For Sport and

Exercise.

Controlled

Assessment

3 Units - portfolio work based on chosen topics.

Career Opportunities

Physiotherapist; Sports Development Officer; Sports Coach;

Leisure Centre Assistant; Gym Instructor; P.E. Teacher;

Sports Therapist.

Examination Board CCEA

Course Structure/Content:

Component 1:

Pupils compile a portfolio which includes the following:

o Designing and making products in different media.

o Experimenting with a range of equipment and materials to

realise products.

o Investigating the work of other designer/makers within the

crafts sector

o Safe working practices within the material specialisms

o Investigating different craft occupations

Component 2:

Pupils respond to a design brief set by CCEA in the second year of the

course. Pupils produce designs and develop a product that they then

manufacture. The assessment is time constrained and completed in

the studio and workshops under supervision from teachers.

Exam Details Design and making activity conducted

under controlled conditions.

Controlled Assessment Ongoing portfolio of different designing

and making activities including woodwork,

jewellery making and ceramics

Career Opportunities

This specification is strongly linked to Art and Technology. It is related

to a range of practical occupations:

Ceramics and pottery, jewellery making, metal smithing, wood turning,

carpentry, product designing and computer aided graphics

Examination Board EDEXCEL

Course Structure/Content:

Pupils will address the following units within the specification:

Unit 1: Software Applications for Business

Unit 2: The Business Environment

Unit 3: Developing Digital Solutions

Unit 1: Software Applications for Business External Exam 40%

Computer based examination 2 hours Pupils complete tasks using a range of

software applications.

Unit 2: The Business Environment External Exam 35%

Written examination 1 hour Structured questions.

Unit 3: Developing Digital Solutions Controlled Assessment 25%

Pupils project manage and develop a digital solution for a given problem

within a business context.

Exam

Details

Written Paper Duration: 1 hour (Unit 1) = 35%

Practical Paper Duration: 2 hour (Unit 1) = 40%

Controlled

Assessment

Coursework = 25%

Career Opportunities

Studying Business Studies to GCSE and then as an A Level opens a diverse

range of career paths. The majority of A Level pupils progress to third

level education but some choose to proceed directly to employment.