lifespan development (examination) Working in Health and Social care (examination) Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care (controlled assessment) Anatomy and physiology for health and social care(examination) Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Work Experience in Health and Social Care Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care Promoting Public Health In addition, five of the following coursework based units will be covered: Infection prevention and control Sociological Perspectives Psychological Perspectives Physiological Disorders and their Care Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs Assessing Children’s Development Support Needs Nutritional Health Understanding Mental Wellbeing Biochemistry for Health 40% of the course will be externally assessed, through examinations and one extended task, which is set and marked externally. There are nine coursework based units that entail real-life, work-based case studies and projects. The assessment process is ongoing, so it allows you to analyse and improve your own performance through your course in much the same way as you would in a real workplace. The projects, exams and controlled assessment that you undertake form the basis of your unit results which are graded as a pass, merit or distinction. Career possibilities: The health and care sector encompasses involved in direct care, such as nurses, health care workers, elderly carers and social workers as well as specialists such as health scientists, technicians, support staff, supervisors and managers. There are employment opportunities in the public, private and voluntary provision of care services. Course Leader: Ms I King Exam EdExcel Why should I study it? The 2 year course, which is equivalent to one A level, enables students to experience a wide range of musical skills including performance, music writing and listening skills development and professional practice. It also gives them an opportunity to focus on their personal vocal/instrumental technique. The qualification is intended to carry UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many courses, if it is taken alongside other qualifications as part of a two-year programme of learning, and it combines well with a large number of subjects. It will support entry to higher education courses in a wide range of disciplines, depending on the subjects taken alongside it. In addition to the music sector-specific content outlined above, this qualification gives learners transferable and higher-order skills that are valued by higher education providers and employers, for example performance techniques, communication skills, team working.
Component 1 What's assessed Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre Study of two set plays Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers How it's assessed Written exam: 3 hours Open book 80 marks 40% of A-level Component 2 What's assessed Process of creating devised drama Performance of devised drama (students may contribute as performer, designer or director) Devised piece influenced by the work of one prescribed practitioner How it's assessed Working notebook (40 Devised performance (20 marks) 60 marks in total 30% of A-level Component 3 What's assessed Practical exploration and interpretation of extracts each taken from a different play Methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract 3 Reflective report analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts How it's assessed Performance of Extract 3 (40 marks) Reflective report (20 60 marks in total 30% of A-level Career Possibilities: There is a wide range of theatre / TV production / film related careers in addition to other creative industries such as advertising and marketing. Many other industries such as law and politics will value the skills learnt through this course of study. Course Leaders: Ms S Joseph & Ms Z Maddox