ANIMAL CARE

You will:

• Have the chance to experience Animal Care on a working farm.
• Learn about the care of sheep, pigs, horses, alpacas, goats and chickens as well as some domestic (pet) animals.

Additional information:  We go offsite to Futures Farm for this option. Students get to do this option for 1 x Term.

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain the different Entry Level Pathways qualifications.

Units covered:

• An Introduction to Animal Care.

Career Links: Farmer, Horticulture, Veterinary Assistant, Agriculture, Pet Groomer, Groom.

 

ART  

 

You will:

• Learn Art vocabulary, try out different techniques and use a range of materials to produce your own graphic style artwork.
• Learn how to evaluate your work and study a range of different artists.

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain the Creative, Media and Performing Arts qualification. Students who are working at Level 1 or above are able to work towards the Bronze Arts Award (Trinity College).

Units covered:

• Graphic Design.
• Painting and Drawing.
• Present an Art & Design Evaluation.
• Plan, Advertise and Present an Art and Design Exhibition.

Career Links: Artist, Jewellery Maker, Event Organiser, Product Designer, Illustrator.

 

 

BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE

 

You will:

• Learn about the skills, knowledge and qualities needed in business or enterprise.
• Learn about administration, marketing and business IT.

Accreditation: Students work towards units from the NCFE qualification in Occupational Studies for the Workplace.

Units covered:

• Understanding Business Communication
• Filing Skills
• Working in an Office
• Careers in Business and Administration
• Developing Customer Service Skills

Career Links: Running own business, Office Administration, Enterprise.

 

CHILD CARE 

You will:

• Learn about family relationships, pregnancy and birth.
• Learn important facts about looking after babies and young children and practise your new skills

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain the different Entry Level Pathways qualifications.

Units covered: 

• The Family
• Preparation for pregnancy and birth of the baby
• Contraception Information
•  An Introduction to Childcare
• Care of a New Baby

Career Links: Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Child Minder, Nurse, Social Care, Midwife.

 

DRAMA

You will:

• Learn to use your voice and your body to show different emotions and characters.
• Improve your acting skills by improvising scenes.
• Plan and prepare for a performance in front of an audience.

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain the Creative, Media and Performing Arts qualification. Students who are working at Level 1 or above are able to work towards the Bronze Arts Award (Trinity College).

Units covered:  

• Using the voice in a dramatic context
• Contributing to a Dramatic improvisation
• Using the body in a dramatic context
• Contribute to the creation of a group drama presentation

Career Links: Actor, Voice Actor, Set Designer, Radio Production, TV Presenter.

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

You will:

• Learn more about our natural environment, the ways in which it is endangered and the effects of change across the globe.
• Learn about natural hazards and their impact on communities.
• Learn how to protect our planet.

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to achieve accreditation in this subject. Students also have the opportunity to work towards The John Muir award in this subject.

Units covered: 

• Climate Change: Causes, Effects and Human Responses
• Threatened Ecosystems
• Environmental Awareness
• The Ethics of Food production and the consumer

Career Links: Conservation, Horticulture, Renewable Energy, Wildlife Management.

 

 

FOOD STUDIES

You will:

• Learn how to shop for, prepare, cook and serve a range of different foods and meals.
• Understand how important safety and hygiene are in the kitchen.

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain the different Entry Level Pathways qualifications.

Units covered: 

• Food Preparation, Cooking and Serving
• Health, Safety and Hygiene
• Food and Health
• Basic Cooking

Career Links: Chef, Suis Chef, Food Science, Catering, Hospitality.

 

FRENCH

You will:

• Learn about life in France.
• Learn to listen to, speak, read and write simple French words and phrases

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain the different Entry Level Pathways qualifications.

Units covered: 

• Being a tourist in a French speaking country
• Using French to discuss work

Career Links: Hospitality, Catering, Airline Cabin Crew, Travel and Tourism.

 

HAIR & BEAUTY  

You will:

• Learn about how to look after your hair, skin and nails.
• Find out what products to use and practise techniques in class and a salon.

Additional information:  We sometimes go off-site for this option to allow us to use specialist facilities.

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain the different Entry Level Pathways qualifications.

Units covered: 

• Maintaining Healthy Hair
• Maintaining Healthy Skin & Nails

Career Links: Hair Dresser, Barber, Beautician, Nail Technician, Make- Up Artist.

 

HUMANITES

You will:

• Learn about new topics in History and Geography.
• Improve your research and investigation skills.  
• Present your findings for an audience

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain the Humanities qualification.

Units covered:

• Historical Change Over Time
• Responding to a Major Tectonic Event (Volcanic Eruption, Earthquake or Tsunami)
• A Non-British Society in The Past
• A British Society in the Past

Career Links: Researcher, Historian, Museum Technician, Librarian, Conservation.

 

 

LAND STUDIES

You will:

• Learn about planting and growing a range of plants, fruit and vegetables in the school garden.
• Learn about land maintenance and conservation.

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to achieve accreditation in this subject. Students also have the opportunity to work towards The John Muir award in this subject.

Units covered: 

• Introduction to Plant Care
• Introduction to Land Maintenance

Career Links: Gardening, Farming, Agriculture, Horticulture. 

                                                                                                            

LIFE SKILLS

You will:

• Have the chance spend extra time learning the skills needed for living independently in the future.
•  Develop your skills in shopping, using community facilities, road safety, money management and domestic skills.

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain the different Entry Level Pathways qualifications.

Units covered:

• Myself Within the Community
• Managing own money
• Working as part of a group
• Planning a journey

Career Links: Hospitality, Catering, Cleaning, Retail.

 

MEDIA

You will

• Learn about different media genres like film, advertising and publishing.  
• Create your own media products.

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain the Creative, Media and Performing Arts qualification. Students who are working at Level 1 or above are able to work towards the Bronze Arts Award (Trinity College).

Units covered:

• Exploring Film Genres
• Creating an Audio-Visual Sequence
• Exploring Advertising
• Creating a Print Media Product

Career Links: Graphic Designer, Media Production, Photography, Advertising, Broadcasting, Digital Marketing.

 

MULTI- TRADES  

You will:

• Experience a range of different trades and learn essential skills such as carpentry, painting and decorating, basic bricklaying and basic plumbing.
• Learn to plan and make a product.

Additional information: This option is delivered off-site at Petroc College using their specialist staff and facilities.

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain the different Entry Level Pathways qualifications. There are additional units available via the NCFE qualification in Occupational Studies for the Workplace.

Units covered:

• Design and Technology: Planning a Product

• Design and Technology: Making a Product
• Design and Technology: Designing and Modelling
• Design and Technology: Health and Safety

Career Links: Manufacturing, Carpentry, Brick Laying, Plasterer, Building, Scaffolder, Painter and Decorator.

 

MUSIC

You will:

• Learn to appreciate music from different genres and recognise musical elements.
• Learn to play instruments on your own or with a group and perform for an audience.

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain the Creative, Media and Performing Arts qualification. Students who are working at Level 1 or above are able to work towards the Bronze Arts Award (Trinity College).

Units covered:

• Solo Performance
• Ensemble Performance
• Appraising Music
• Composing Music

Career Links: Music Technician, Musician, Broadcast Production, Event Assistants, Radio Presenter, DJ.

 

MVS (Motor Vehicle Studies) 

You will:

• Learn about essential motor vehicle maintenance and how to carry out checks.
• Learn about the way in which light vehicles are powered and how to make minor repairs.

Additional information: This option is delivered off-site at Petroc College using their specialist staff and facilities.

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain the different Entry Level Pathways qualifications. There are additional units available via the NCFE qualification in Occupational Studies for the Workplace.

Units covered:

• Rules of the Road
• Motor Vehicle Maintenance
• Motor Vehicle Chassis Systems
• Motor Vehicle Power

Career Links: Motor Mechanic, Tyre Fitter, Armed Forces, Welding, Vehicle Body Repair.

 

PE

You will:

• Have the chance to do some extra sport and improve your fitness levels.
• Learn how to play some different sports and take part in a range of physical activities.

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain the Healthy Living and Fitness qualification.

Units covered:

• Physical Education: Team Competitive Activities
• Physical Education: Individual Competitive activities
• Physical Education: Frequent and Regular Activities
• Physical Education: Adventurous Activities
• Physical Education: Gymnastic activities

Career Links: Personal Trainer, Sports Coach, Gym Instructor, Leisure, Play Worker.

 

 

SCIENCE

You will:

• Learn about new topics in Science.
• Improve your understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Conduct experiments and present your findings.

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain the Science Today qualification.

Units covered:

• The science of light and sound
• Working with Electrical Circuits
• Science: Health & Safety
• Science and the Human Body
• Making Useful Compounds

Career Links: Engineering, Nursing, Laboratory Assistant, Pharmacist, Dental Assistant.

 

TEXTILES

You will:

• Learn to work with different types of fabric and materials.
• Learn new skills like printing on fabric, machine and hand sewing.
• Make items from materials, for example bags, cushion covers, clothing.

Accreditation: Students work towards WJEC Entry Level Pathways units to gain

Students who are working at Level 1 or above are able to work towards the Bronze Arts Award (Trinity College).

Units covered:

• Art & Design: Textiles

• Design and Technology: Planning a Product

• Design and Technology: Making a Product
• Design and Technology: Health and Safety

Career Links: Tailor, Fashion Designer, Costume Designer, Dressmaker, Fashion Retailing, Interior Design.