SPECIALISED DIPLOMAS

-An overview

Terry O’Regan

Enter Specialised Diplomas

• The qualification identified in the 14-19 Implementation Plan and based on the Tomlinson Diploma model.

• Implementation of 14 lines of learning is being phased in up to 2013, when all Diplomas must be available to all 14-19 learners.

• The “first five lines” to be introduced in September 2008.

Qualification Types

Academic Applied Vocational Work-based

A/AS Levels

Specialised Diplomas

Vocationally-related Qualifications (VRQs)

Apprentice-ships

GCSEs Applied GCSEs

BTEC courses

NVQs

About Specialised DiplomaThe status of Diplomas:• “Applied” courses rather than “Vocational”• Target groups are all learners• Not designed to make learners “job ready”

but able to apply knowledge and skills to train and work in their chosen sector.

• Develop transferable skills for employment and equip for progress to the highest level jobs.

• Suitable for progression to employment and HE

The ‘First Five’ Lines of Learning

• Construction & Built Environment

• Creative & Media

• Engineering

• Information Technology

• Society, Health & Development

• Also the Foundation Learning Tier (Entry)

Diploma Pathways

Construction & Built Environment Construction Building Services Management of Built Assets Management of Built Environment (L3 only)

Diploma Pathways

Creative & Media Performing Arts Visual Arts Design Moving Image Digital & Interactive

Media

Diploma Pathways

Society, Health & Development Children Healthcare Justice Social Care

Diploma Pathways

Information Technology Information Technology

Diploma Pathways

Engineering Numerous specialist options by Sector. Generic engineering content at Level 1 Specialisation through Specialist Learning at

Level 2 Specialisation through Principal Learning

option units at Level 3

Diploma Equivalence

• Level 1 600 glh- 4-5 GCSE D-G equivalent

• Level 2 800 glh- 5-6 GCSE A-C equivalent

• Level 3 1080 glh- 3 ‘A’ Level equivalent

• Units- 60 glh or half units of 30 glh and multiples of these.

Diploma Structure

• Principal Learning (240-540 glh) Units of assessment including 50%

“applied” learning: knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes that support progress through the line of learning into the sector. Content guided learning hours (glh) increases with Level.

Diploma Structure

• Generic Learning (180-360 glh) Functional Skills (Maths, English and IT)

(60 glh each) Levels E1, E2, E3, L1 and L2. Not L3 Project (60 glh at L1 and L2 and 120 glh at

L3) Personal Learning and thinking skills

(60glh) Work Experience 10 days (minimum)

Diploma Structure

• Additional/Specialised Learning (120-360 glh) more specialist units/qualifications within

line of learning Broadening- units/qualifications from

other lines of learning that support progression

Personal development programmes

Diploma Structure

Level 1 Diploma 600glh

• 240 glh Principal Learning

• 240 glh Generic Learning

• 120 glh Additional & Specialised Learning

• 10 Days Work Experience (min)

Diploma Structure

Level 2 Diploma 800 glh

• 420 glh Principal Learning

• 200 glh Generic Learning

• 180 glh Additional & Specialised Learning

• 10 Days Work Experience (min)

Diploma Structure

Level 3 Diploma 1080 glh

• 540 glh Principal Learning

• 180 glh Generic Learning

• 360 glh Additional & Specialised Learning

• 20 Days Work Experience (min)

Diploma Structure

• Flexibility• At Level 1, up to 25% Principal Learning content

may be from another Line of Learning.• Additional/Specialised Learning (ASL) may be 2

GCSEs (for L1/L2) or 1 A/AS Level (for L3).• ASL may be other qualifications.• ASL may be units from NVQs.• Foundation Learning Tier may be introduced in

Year 9 or Entry Level.

Diploma StructureLevel 1

Level 2

Level 3

National Curriculum

Specialised Diploma

National Curriculum Specialised Diploma

Specialised Diploma

2 years with NC or 1 year f/t

2 years with NC or 1 year f/t

2 years f/t

The Gateway Process

Diploma Gateway Timetable• 16th October to 1st November

– Resources survey of potential providers

• 20th November– Gateway Proposal Self-Assessment completed for all Lines of Learning (LoL)

except Construction & Built Environment

• 10th December – Local Authority commentary added and Gateway Proposal sent off for

assessment by Regional Panel

• April 2007– Results of Gateway Proposal bids.

• April 2007 onwards– Awarding Body accreditation of local Diploma programmes and Functional Skills.

Diploma Gateway Proposal 2006

• Creative & Media• Engineering• Information Technology• Society, Health & Development• Also the Foundation Learning Tier

• Construction & Built Environment deferred to 2009 Gateway

Diploma in IT: Providers

• Southwark College• Harris Academy Peckham• St Michael’s• The Charter School• Walworth School• Kingsdale Foundation School• Bacon’s City Technology College• Notre Dame School

Diploma in IT: Numbers

2008 2009 2010L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3

SColl 15 20 15 15 40 30 15 40 60HAP 15 20 0 15 40 15 15 40 30StMs 15 0 0 15 20 0 15 20 0TCS 0 20 15 15 40 30 15 40 30Wal 15 20 0 15 40 15 15 40 30Kdale 0 20 0 15 40 0 15 40 15BColl 0 20 15 0 40 30 15 40 30Totals 60 120 45 90 260 120 105 260 195

225 470 560

Diploma in Creative & Media: Providers

• Southwark College

• Harris Academy Bermondsey

• Harris Academy East Dulwich

• The Charter School

• Kingsdale Foundation School

• Bacon’s City Technology College

Diploma in Creative & Media: Numbers

2008 2009 2010L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3

BColl 0 20 15 0 40 30 0 40 30HAB/HAED 15 0 0 30 15 15 30 30 30KSch 0 20 0 15 40 0 30 40 0SColl 15 20 15 15 40 30 15 40 30TCS 15 20 0 15 40 0 15 40 15Totals 45 80 30 75 175 75 90 190 105

155 325 385

Diploma in Society, Health & Development: Providers

• Southwark College• Harris Academy Bermondsey• Harris Academy East Dulwich• Notre Dame School• Walworth School• Sacred Heart School• St Saviour & St Olave’s School• St Michael’s School

Diploma in Society, Health & Development: Numbers

2008 2009 2010L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3

HAB 15 20 15 30 40 30 30 60 30HAED 15 20 15 30 40 30 60 40 30ND 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0SH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0SColl 60 40 30 60 60 45 60 60 45StMs 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 20 0SSSO 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 20 0Wal 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 20 0

90 80 60 120 140 105 195 260 105230 365 560

Diploma in Engineering: Lambeth & Southwark Providers• Southwark College• Walworth School• St Saviour & St Olave’s School• Lambeth College• Lilian Bayliss School• Lambeth Academy• London Nautical School• Stockwell Park School

Diploma in Engineering: Joint Numbers

• Level 1- 206 places

• Level 2- 220 places

• Level 3- 78 places

Southwark Diploma Capital Bid

• VLE Extranet/SG Website £180k

• PDAs for all Level 3 students £75k

• Videoconferencing facilities £70k

• Diploma management systems £175k

• Expansion of medical ward at Southwark College £100k

• IT suite for Functional Skills £40k

• Software for C&M, IT and SHD £242k

Joint Engineering Capital Bid

• Engineering/Technology demo kits £60k

• Shared practical equipment £70k• Small laboratory £70k• Capital equipment per provider £650k

total• Bus, trailer and fitting out £70k• Running costs £105k

Gateway Implementation 2007-

• Curriculum Development/Quality- LoL Groups

• Workforce Development• Employer Engagement• Information, Advice and Guidance• Functional Skills• Pilots 2007-8

Second 5 Lines of Learning

• Business, Admin and Finance

• Manufacturing

• Hospitality & Catering

• Land-Based/Environmental

• Hair & Beauty

Third 4 Lines of Learning

• Public Services

• Sport and Leisure

• Retail

• Travel and Tourism

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