BTEC First Certificate in Business
Wednesday, 17 October 2012 11:41
Introduction
This is a practical work-related course. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations and activities. The course covers the key business concepts of marketing, finance, personnel and operations. The course also develops key employability skills as part of assignment process.
Further Details
Prior knowledge of Business is not required. This course is 100% coursework and is most suited to students who prefer this method of assessment.
Progression Options
This course gives a good preparation for employment into business related careers such as accounting, administration, customer service, finance, IT, personnel or sales. It also provides a basis for level three courses such as the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Business.
First Extended Certificate in Business (Level 2)
Friday, 04 November 2011 14:55
Introduction
This is a practical work-related course. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations and activities. The course covers the key business concepts of marketing, finance, personnel and operations. The course also develops key employability skills as part of assignment process.
Further Details
Prior knowledge of Business is not required. This course is 100% coursework and is most suited to students who prefer this method of assessment.
Progression Options
This course gives a good preparation for employment into business related careers such as accounting, administration, customer service, finance, IT, personnel or sales. It also provides a basis for level three courses such as the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Business.
Production Arts (Level 2)
Tuesday, 08 November 2011 13:58
Introduction
Have you ever wanted to work behind the scenes in theatre, learning more about the technical side behind the scenes. This could be the course for you. Based in a real working theatre the course can teach you about lighting and sound technology using some of the latest state of the art technology. Throughout the course you will work on a dynamic range of productions alongside drama and performing arts students and also possible collaborations with film and media students and music/ music technology students. The Creative Arts is one of the most vibrant success stories of the UK economy in recent years and is one of the few areas which offer increasing employment opportunities. Additional optional units comprise the remainder of the course and allow the students some flexibility in their chosen study path.
Further Details
This course provides vocational training and relevant work experience the nature of Technical Theatre work means that you will be expected to put in some work outside of normal college hours. This can be studied as part of your programme alongside other subjects. You may wish to combine courses to build your own creative package you could include this course with Drama and Theatre Studies, Film Studies, Media Studies, Music Technology and many more combinations. Students can also take AS Level Communications and Culture and undertake an extended project to enhance their studies.
Progression Options
Learners could go on to study at Higher Education at University or Drama School as well as gaining some important life skills that are important skills for employment both in and out of the Performing Arts Sector.
Applied Law (Level 3)
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 14:35
Introduction
This is a coursework based subject that allows the student to study key areas of law such as employment and criminal law. Key areas are studied both from a theory and practice perspective. There are some mandatory topics that are essential for any law student to understand such as the concepts of law making and legal liability, however, in the second year the student may select certain optional topics that they are interested in, examples being unlawful homicide, police powers, and contract law. It is very much a vocational qualification and will help students to prepare for the workplace in the field of law
Further Details
The Student will be expected to be an independent learner who is motivated and will put in many hours of work outside of the guided teaching time.
Progression Options
The course is mostly aimed at preparing students for the workforce and is aimed at giving students both the academic and practical experience of law. The course will also allow students to go on to study at Higher Education, as well as a career in law, it is useful for careers in journalism, marketing, public relations, teaching, business and government.
BTEC National Certificate in Performing Arts (Level 3)
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 14:42
Introduction
Students will study the performing arts through a series of practical core units as well as a number of speciality units enabling them to explore specific disciplines within the industry. This could include: children’s theatre, classical theatre, physical theatre etc. The Creative Arts is one of the most vibrant success stories of the UK economy in recent years and is one of the few areas which offer increasing employment opportunities. Additional optional units comprise the remainder of the course and allow the students some flexibility in their chosen study path.
Further Details
This exciting course is designed for students who would like to study Performing Arts as part of a more varied programme – allowing students to take other A Levels at the same time. It is taught over 1 year with an option to obtain the subsidiary diploma in year 2. All Performing Arts courses are taught at the Abbey theatre in Nuneaton and students will have the opportunity to access work experience at the theatre. The nature of any performance course means that there will be times when you are expected to work in a team outside normal college hours.
This course can be taken alongside our other A Level’s and BTEC’s to create a full performance or Arts based package.
Progression Options
Progression could lead to the Subsidiary Diploma in year 2; it may also be possible for the more motivated students to pick up additional modules through outside experience and independent working to gain a higher qualification such as the 90 credit Diploma.
Applied Science (Level 3)
Monday, 02 July 2012 11:23
Introduction
BTEC level 3 Applied Science is aimed at students who want to develop their skills in Science, in preparation for progression into employment or higher education. It is a very appropriate qualification for students who have studied GCSE Applied Science or BTEC Level 2.
Units covered will include a selection from:
• Fundamentals of Science
• Working in the Science Industry
• Scientific Practical Techniques
• Physiology of Human Body Systems
• Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques
• Practical Chemical Analysis
• Medical Physics Techniques
Three units will be followed in the first year of study and three in the second year.
Further Details
It is a very practically based subject, which is entirely assessed through assignments rather than examinations. Students preferring a more examination approach to assessment should consider separate Science A levels as an alternative.
Progression Options
Students follow three units in the first year to gain the Certificate (Equivalent to an AS level). Three further units are followed in the second year to gain the Subsidiary Diploma (Equivalent to an A level). This would provide a good foundation for progression directly into employment or to higher education to follow a Science related course – alongside other appropriate Level 3 qualifications. It would be particularly appropriate for students looking to working in Science based industries.
Engineering (Level 3)
Monday, 02 July 2012 11:30
Introduction
BTEC level 3 Engineering is aimed at students who want to develop their skills in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, in preparation for progression into employment or higher education.
Units covered will include:
• Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
• Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits,
• Microprocessor Systems and Applications
• Electronic Measurement and Testing
• Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
Three units will be followed in the first year of study and three in the second year.
Further Details
It is a very practically based subject, which is entirely assessed through assignments rather than examinations. Students do not need to have taken Electronics previously, either as a GCSE or a BTEC Level 2.
Progression Options
Students follow three units in the first year to gain the Certificate (Equivalent to an AS level). Three further units are followed in the second year to gain the Subsidiary Diploma (Equivalent to an A level). This would provide a good foundation for progression directly into employment or to higher education to follow an Engineering related course – alongside other appropriate Level 3 qualifications.
BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport (Level 3)
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 15:20
Introduction
The BTEC Level 3 course looks at employment opportunities within the Sport and Leisure Industry and will cover a variety of areas such as: coaching, teaching, instructing, health promotion, sports development and fitness and health facilities. The course is designed to suit students wishing to progress onto HE or careers in sporting performance, sports development, coaching, teaching.
Further Details
The 2 year programme is equivalent to 3 A Levels. Some of your time on the course will consist of practical sport. You will study 18 units.
Mandatory units: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport, Physiology of Fitness, Assessing Risk in Sport, Fitness Trainingand Programming, Sports Coaching, Sport Development, Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise, Practical Sport.
Core units which may include: Sports Nutrition, Sports injury, Sports Coaching, Psychology for Sport Performance, Exercise, Health and Lifestyle.
Progression Options
Participants successfully completing the course may wish to progress further with education onto Foundation Degrees or Degrees such as Teaching, Sports Science, Sport Studies and Sport Therapy. Alternatively employment within the sports areas such as: Personal Trainer, Sports Coaches, Kids Activity Leaders.
Certificate in Sport (Level 3)
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 14:58
Areas covered are: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport, The Physiology of Fitness, Assessing Risk in Sport and Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise. The course is taught both in the classroom and through practical sessions. Students should be very aware that this is a mostly theory-based course and should remember that as there are no exams at the end of this course, the coursework demands can be quite intense at times.
Progression Options
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma In Sport (Equivalent to 1 A Level) Employment within the sports industry, supporting applications to university to study a range of sporting degrees and further study in PE teaching, Sports Management and Recreation & Leisure.
Media Production (Level 2)
Monday, 07 November 2011 14:19
Introduction
This new course is vocationally based and complements other courses on offer in our highly successful Media and Film department. Learners will get practical hands on experience including use of camera, directing, editing, music video production, stop-motion computer animation. As well as studying the practical workings of the film and television industry. You will also form part of a unique production team and involved in work experience with industry professionals and college sponsored corporate events. There is also an opportunity to work with drama and music students to collaborate in your productions. We have a dedicated Apple Mac Media suite as well as specialist editing equipment and a Music Recording suite. Students will also get the opportunity to work alongside HND students on their productions. Film and Media students are offered the opportunity to take part in our annual residential trip to the Edinburgh Film Festival.
Further Details
This can be studied as part of your programme alongside other subjects. You may wish to combine courses to build your own creative package you could include this course with Drama and Theatre Studies, Film Studies, Music Technology and many more combinations. Students can also take AS Level Communications and Culture and undertake an extended project to enhance their studies.
Progression Options
Learners could go on to study at University or a Higher National Certificate at King Edward College as well as gaining some important skills for employment both in and out of the Performing Arts Sector. It may be possible to progress onto the Subsidiary Diploma in Year 2.