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POST 16 LEVEL 3 PATHWAYS


The Sixth Form offers a choice of three pathways, to ensure that you achieve your full potential. All our pathways at Level 3 provide a platform for access to university, apprenticeship or employment. If you already have a career in mind, you can select your pathway to match your career choice.

BTEC Extended Diploma, BTEC Diploma and BTEC Extended Certificate qualifications

Business | Construction | Creative Digital Media | Sport | BTEC Extended Certificate only: Applied Psychology

Additional Level 3 qualificationsAccountancy | Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) | Media

Pathway 1 BTEC Extended DiplomaFocus on a core subject, extending and deepening your knowledge in a subject you have a passion for, or a career you’re aiming for.

Pathway 2 BTEC Extended Diploma

plus Additional Level 3 qualificationThis option enables you to focus on a core subject but also widen your opportunities by linking it with an additional subject.

Pathway 3BTEC Diploma

plus BTEC Extended CertificateCombine two subjects which you have a passion for developing a wider understanding and knowledge towards your chosen career.

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University, Apprenticeship or Employment?University – All our pathways at Level 3 provide a platform for access to university.

If you have a career in mind, you can select your pathway to match your career choice:

For example to study a degree in Sport and Business Management, you could follow Pathway 3 and select to study two courses, e.g. (Business and Sport), gaining valuable experience in both subject areas.

If you have a passion for one subject area and wanted to pursue this at university, Pathway 1 would provide you with the right opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience to do this.

Our pathways provide a wide range of options to enable you to pursue your chosen degree pathway.

Apprenticeships/Employment

Following a career pathway into an apprenticeship or employment will allow you to develop your knowledge and experience in the world of work, where you can earn while you learn.

For example if you wanted to pursue an apprenticeship or career in Business and Finance you could chose to study Business and complement this with Accountancy by following Pathway 2.

Alternatively if your passion is Construction, then you can select a more subject specific route, Pathway 1 and focus on your chosen career goal.

MINIMUM SIXTH FORM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS5 Full Course GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 or above.

BTEC Extended Diploma


BUSINESS STUDIES

What will I study?The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels. You will cover thirteen units over the two years. You will study seven core units and six specialist units selected from the key areas of business for the 21st century.

The compulsory units are: Exploring Business, Developing a Marketing Campaign, Personal and Business Finance, Managing an Event, International Business, Principles of Management and Business Decision Making.

The remaining units are optional and include a range of areas such as: Recruitment and Selection Process, Management Accounting, Digital Marketing, Market Research, The English Legal System, Employment Law and Work Experience in Business.

How will I be assessed?70% of this course will be assessed coursework and 30% will be a combination of controlled assessment and a written examination. This is a practical, work related course and you will learn by completing tasks and assignments that are based on realistic situations.


To study this subject a minimum GCSE grade 6 or equivalent qualification in Business is preferred.


What are the career opportunities?This qualification, is designed to support your progression to further study at university, when applying for higher or degree level apprenticeships or directly into employment. It will give you the transferable knowledge, understanding and skills that a university admissions tutor or potential employer will be looking for when considering your application.

University

The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by HE providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses, for example:

• BSc (Hons) Business and Management • BA and BSc (Hons) Business Studies • BSc (Hons) International Management • BA (Hons) Events Management

• BA (Hons) Marketing• BA (Hons) Marketing and Business • BSc (Hons) Business with HR• HND Business (several pathways).

Career Areas

There are many different career paths for those who wish to work within the business sector. These include: management, HR, finance, marketing and business information management to name but a few, with the opportunity to work both in the UK and internationally.



CONSTRUCTION

What will I study?The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels. You will cover fifteen units over the two years. There are nine core units covering areas such as: Health and Safety, Construction Technology, Building Technology and Sustainable Construction. The aim of these core units is to give an overview of the industry as a whole.

The remaining units provide a wide range of skills and techniques that will enable you to pursue your chosen career pathway. These areas include Surveying, Graphic Detailing, Civil Engineering and Converting and Adapting Buildings. Many of the units have transferable skills. Overall you will achieve a wide range of skills that will allow you to specialise in many areas of construction at the next level.

How will I be assessed?80% of this course will be assessed coursework and 20% will be a combination of controlled assessment and a written examination. This is a practical, work related course and you will learn by completing tasks and assignments that are based on realistic situations



To study this subject a BTEC First Diploma or equivalent qualification in Construction or Engineering is preferred.

What are the career opportunities?This course presents you with the opportunity to follow a career pathway in many aspects of the construction environment from technical/managerial apprenticeships to degree courses in Construction Management and Architectural Engineering. The transferable nature of the topics will enable you to access different industries or more entrepreneurial roles.

University


• BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying• BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management• BSc (Hons) Property and Real Estate• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Career Areas

This course can offer progression in a wide range of construction career paths as the makeup of the units within the course offer a diversity welcomed by employers. The course has areas to suit all strengths and interests, such as designing the conversion of old buildings, learning the skills of surveying on sites or exploring the science behind building designs. From project management, to quantity surveying through to architectural design this course can support you in realising your contribution to playing an active role in the design decisions of multi million pound projects.



What will I study?The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels. You will cover thirteen units over the two years. You will study seven mandatory units and six optional units. Units may include:

• Scriptwriting: You will investigate how to effectively write scripts for a variety of media outputs and look at how scripts are constructed.

• Digital Game Production: You will study the design, creation, testing and evaluation of a game through the system life cycle.

• Media Enterprise: You will investigate how to initiate and develop an idea within the media industry. Developing essential skills to research, problem solve, plan and produce a new media product or service.

• Film Production Skills: You will study the design, creation, testing and evaluation of a film.

How will I be assessed?7% of this course will be a written examination, 23% will be controlled assessment and 70% will be internally assessed assignments. This is a practical, work related course and you will learn by completing tasks and assignments that are based on realistic situations.

CREATIVE DIGITAL MEDIA



To study this subject a minimum GCSE grade 6 or equivalent qualification in ICT/Computing is preferred.


University


• BSc (Hons) Computer Graphics Technology • BSc (Hons) Creative Technology • BSc (Hons) Computer Science• BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence• BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

• BSc (Hons) Games Design and Development • BA (Hons) Digital Media/Marketing• BSc (Hons) web technologies• BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism• Bsc (Hons) Ethical Hacking

Career Areas

The IT and Media sectors forecast that over the next seven years the sector could generate up to an additional £47bn GVA to the economy and create 500,000 new jobs. Jobs including: analysis, computer sales support, database admin, development, game developer, programming, software engineer, software trainer, software testing, IT consultant, IT support and website design.



What will I study?The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels. In this Sport and Physical Activity Development course you will cover fourteen units over the two year course, including Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training, Skill Acquisition in Sport, Business in Sport, Sports Leadership and Practical Sports Performance.


SPORT (SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DEVELOPMENT)



To study this subject a minimum GCSE grade 5 or equivalent qualification in P.E. and Science is preferred.


University


• BA (Hons) Sports Management

• BA (Hons) Sports Studies

• BA (Hons) Sport Psychology

• BA (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

• BEd (Hons) Primary (Physical Education)

• BA (Hons) Physical Education QTS - Secondary

Career Areas

This course will give you the skills to progress towards a career in sports therapy, sport and exercise science, sport rehabilitation, teaching or sports coaching.


BTEC Diploma


BUSINESS STUDIES

What will I study?The BTEC Level 3 Diploma is equivalent to two A Levels. You will cover eight units over the two years. You will study six core units and two specialist units from the key areas of business for the 21st century.

The compulsory units are: Exploring Business, Developing a Marketing Campaign, Personal and Business Finance, Managing an Event, International Business and Principles of Management.

The remaining units are optional and include a range of areas such as: Recruitment and Selection Process, Management Accounting, Digital Marketing, Market Research, The English Legal System, Employment Law and Work Experience in Business.






University


• BSc (Hons) Business and Management

• BA and BSc (Hons) Business Studies

• BSc (Hons) International Management

• BA (Hons) Events Management

• BA (Hons) Marketing

• BA (Hons) Marketing and Business

• BSc (Hons) Business with HR

• HND Business (several pathways).

Career Areas



BTEC Diploma


What will I study?The BTEC Level 3 Diploma is equivalent to two A Levels. You will cover twelve units over the two years. You will study seven core units covering areas such as: Health and Safety, Construction Technology, Building Technology and Sustainable Construction. The aim of these core units is to give an overview of the industry as a whole. The remaining units provide a wide range of skills and techniques that will enable you to pursue your chosen career pathway. These areas include Surveying, Graphic Detailing, Civil Engineering and Converting and Adapting Buildings. Many of the units have transferable skills. Overall you will achieve a wide range of skills that will allow you to specialise in many areas of construction at the next level.


CONSTRUCTION




What are the career opportunities? This course when studied with other Level 3 qualifications presents you with the opportunity to follow a career pathway in many aspects of the construction environment from technical/managerial apprenticeships to degree courses in Construction Management and Architectural Engineering. The transferable nature of the topics will enable you to access different industries or more entrepreneurial roles.

University


• BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology

• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

• BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management

• BSc (Hons) Property and Real Estate• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Career Areas



BTEC Diploma


What will I study?The BTEC Level 3 Diploma is equivalent to two A Levels. You will cover ten units over the two years. You will study four mandatory units and six optional units. Units may include:





How will I be assessed?20% of this course will be controlled assessment and 80% will be internally assessed assignments. This is a practical, work related course and you will learn by completing tasks and assignments that are based on realistic situations.



To study this subject a minimum GCSE grade 6 or equivalent qualification in ICT/Computing is preferred.


What are the career opportunities?This qualification, when studied with other Level 3 qualifications, is designed to support your progression to further study at university, when applying for higher or degree level apprenticeships or directly into employment. It will give you the transferable knowledge, understanding and skills that a university admissions tutor or potential employer will be looking for when considering your application.

University



• BSc (Hons) Games Design and Development • BA (Hons) Digital Media/Marketing• BSc (Hons) Web Technologies• BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism• Bsc (Hons) Ethical Hacking

Career Areas



BTEC Diploma


What will I study?The BTEC Level 3 Diploma is equivalent to two A Levels. The course will cover the fundamentals of the sport sector and is ideally suited to dedicated sports performers. You will study nine units over two years.

This course will allow you to develop the core specialist knowledge, understanding and skills preferred of the sport sector, including units such Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training, Practical Sports Performance and Sports Leadership.


SPORT


What are the career opportunities?This course when studied with other Level 3 qualifications is designed to support your progression to further study at university, when applying for higher or degree level apprenticeships or directly into employment. It will give you the transferable knowledge, understanding and skills that a university admissions tutor or potential employer will be looking for when considering your application.

University








Career Areas





BTEC Extended Certificate


What will I study?The BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level. You will cover four units over the two years. You will study three core units and one specialist unit from the key areas of business for the 21st century.

The compulsory units are: Exploring Business, Developing a Marketing Campaign and Personal and Business Finance.

The remaining unit is optional and includes a range of areas such as: Managing an Event, Pitching for a New Business, International Business, Principles of Management, Recruitment and Selection Process, Management Accounting, Digital Marketing, Market Research, The English Legal System, Employment Law and Work Experience in Business.


BUSINESS STUDIES




What are the career opportunities?This qualification, when studied with other Level 3 qualifications, is designed to support your progression to further study at university, or when applying for higher or degree level apprenticeships or directly into employment. It will give you the transferable knowledge, understanding and skills that a university admissions tutor or potential employer will be looking for when considering your application.

University


• BSc (Hons) Business and Management

• BA and BSc (Hons) Business Studies

• BSc (Hons) International Management

• BA (Hons) Events Management

• BA (Hons) Marketing

• BA (Hons) Marketing and Business

• BSc (Hons) Business with HR

• HND Business (several pathways).

Career Areas





What will I study?The BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level. You will cover four units over the two years. You will study two core units covering areas such as: Construction Principles and Design. The aim of these core units is to give an overview of the industry as a whole.

The remaining units address Health & Safety and Construction Technology that will enable you to pursue your chosen career pathway. All of the units have transferable skills. Overall you will achieve a wide range of skills that will allow you to specialise in many areas of construction at the next level.


CONSTRUCTION




What are the career opportunities? This course when studied with other Level 3 qualifications presents you with the opportunity to follow a career pathway in many aspects of the construction environment from technical/managerial apprenticeships to degree courses in Construction Management and Architectural Engineering. The transferable nature of the topics will enable you to access different industries or more entrepreneurial roles.

University


• BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology

• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

• BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management

• BSc (Hons) Property and Real Estate• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Career Areas





What will I study?The BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level. You will cover four units over the two years. You will study three mandatory units and one optional unit. Units you may study:





How will I be assessed?25% of this course will be a written examination, 25% will be controlled assessment and 50% will be internally assessed assignments. This is a practical, work related course and you will learn by completing tasks and assignments that are based on realistic situations.


What are the career opportunities?This qualification, when studied with other Level 3 qualifications, is designed to support your progression to further study at university, when applying for higher or degree level apprenticeships or directly into employment. It will give you the transferable knowledge, understanding and skills that a university admissions tutor or potential employer will be looking for when considering your application.

University



• BSc (Hons) Games Design and Development • BA (Hons) Digital Media/Marketing• BSc (Hons) Web Technologies• BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism• Bsc (Hons) Ethical Hacking

Career Areas




To study this subject a minimum GCSE grade 6 or equivalent qualification in Computing/ICT is preferred.




What will I study?The BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level. The course will provide you with a broad basis of study for the sport sector. You will study four units over two years.

This course will allow you to develop the core specialist knowledge, understanding and skills preferred of the sport sector, including units such Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training, Practical Sports Performance or Sports Leadership.


SPORT




What are the career opportunities?This course when studied with other Level 3 qualifications is designed to support your progression to further study at university, when applying for higher or degree level apprenticeships or directly into employment. It will give you the transferable knowledge, understanding and skills that a university admissions tutor or potential employer will be looking for when considering your application.

University








Career Areas




APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

What will I study?This qualification is equivalent to one A Level. You will study three mandatory units: Applications of Psychological Approaches, Conducting Psychological Research & Health Psychology. In addition to this, there are optional units including Criminal and Forensic Psychology, Principles of Children’s Psychological Development, Psychopathology and Treatment as well as Applied Sport Psychology.

How will I be assessed?External assessments make up 58% of the qualification to include two examinations in Psychological Approaches and Health Psychology. The remaining 42% is marked through continuous internal assessment and is delivered gradually at manageable intervals. Much of the course is of a synoptic nature which allows the learners to grasp key concepts which will help with both the internally and externally assessed units alike.



ENTRY REQUIREMENTS5 Full Course GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 or above.

A GCSE grade 5 or above or equivalent qualification in Science is required.

What are the career opportunities?This combination of qualifications is designed to support your progression to further study at university, when applying for higher or degree level apprenticeships or directly into employment. It will give you the transferable knowledge, understanding and skills that a university admissions tutor or potential employer will be looking for when considering your application.

University

The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by HE providers. The optional units have been designed to support progression to more specialist courses, for example:

• Criminal and Forensic Psychology

• Principles of Children’s Psychological Development

• Psychopathology and Treatment

• Applied Sport Psychology

Career Areas

Psychology is wonderfully broad in terms of the wider career options available post study. As a result of this, there are various employment sectors to head towards upon completion of the qualification. Business & Psychology,HR Management, Forensic Accountant, Marketing, Sales Management, Project Manager. Sport and Psychology - Sport and Exercise Psychologist, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Life Coach, Sports Therapist, Exercise Physiologist, Health Promotion Specialist, Secondary School Teacher.


What will I study?You will learn about the fundamental concepts of accounting including: double entry bookkeeping, income statements and balance sheets of sole traders and limited companies.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of management accounting, budgetary controls and the impact of technology on accounting.

You will develop a number of skills including: organisation and assessment of data, investigation and analysis, effective communication, working on your own initiative and methodical and critical thinking.

How will I be assessed?Assessment is 100% examination.

ACCOUNTANCY


A LEVEL


To study this subject alongside a BTEC Pathway a minimum GCSE grade 6 in Mathematics is preferred.

What are the career opportunities?This qualification is designed to support your progression to further study at university, when applying for higher or degree level apprenticeships or directly into employment. It will give you the transferable knowledge, understanding and skills that a university admissions tutor or potential employer will be looking for when considering your application.

University

An A Level in Accountancy gives you the foundation for further study of both Business Studies and Accounting and Finance Degrees at University. Accounting and Finance represents a mandatory module in the first year of university for the majority of Business Studies degrees.

Career Areas

An A Level in Accountancy gives you the skills and knowledge to support moves into Apprenticeships within an accountancy practice or to work in a finance department within a company.


A LEVEL


EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION

What will I study?The EPQ is a chance for you to develop your independent research and project skills. It can be on anything you want, the choice is yours. There are of course, guidelines you must follow but this is a perfect opportunity to develop the skills you need for university, apprenticeships or the world of work. The EPQ can be in the form of either: a dissertation, an investigation/field study with statistical analysis or a performance.

Generic skills you will develop:

• Selecting and refining a suitable project objective

• Time management and organisation

• Independent research and evaluation of sources

• Writing and literacy

• Analysis of ideas and arguments

• Evaluation of the project process

• Self-reflective

• Presentation skills

Previous project titles included:

• What are the motivations and characteristics of serial killers?

• How does dyslexia affect day to day life in early year’s education?

• Gene doping in sport: The next big thing?

• How did the women’s rights movement of the 20th century help 21st century women?

• Parkour: Origins and Benefits - An exploration.

• What factors affect the jury decision making process?


To study this subject alongside a BTEC Pathway a minimum GCSE grade 6 in English Language is preferred.


How will I be assessed?It is of course up to you to take advantage of this project, the more you put in, the more you will get out. You will be assessed on your ability to manage, develop, record and realise your projects.

The EPQ is graded on an A*- E scale. The EPQ comprises of a written report, a model, an artefact, a CD/Video/DVD of a performance or other activity or a photographic record of a project. It also includes conducting a presentation and is highly regarded by universities.

What are the career opportunities?The EPQ is a stand-alone qualification. It helps you gain a ‘toolkit’ of skills which are vital for further education, especially university and the world of work. You can use your project at interview stage for higher education and could certainly discuss it in your UCAS, apprenticeship and job applications.



Why should I apply for the Football Scholarship programme? Do you have a passion for football and want to combine this with a BTEC Sport qualification? The Ashton on Mersey School Football Scholarship programme provides excellent football development and coaching alongside outstanding Sixth Form study opportunities.

In addition to this, you will also have the opportunity to obtain industry standard qualifications including: Level 1 Award in Coaching and FA Referee Qualification. You will have the opportunity to implement and develop your newly acquired skills through the coaching of the school’s boys and girls football teams.

Whilst studying you will compete in the North West Colleges’ League and train with experienced FA and UEFA qualified coaches. Taking part in a programme which will focus on your fitness, nutrition and improving your technical ability, preparing you for the next stage in your chosen career.

The Scholarship programme will allow you to successfully combine training and games with your educational commitments, thus making Ashton on Mersey School Sixth Form a unique place to study.

ASHTON ON MERSEY FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME




What will I study?In this Football Scholarship programme you will study a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma which is equivalent to three A Levels. In this Sport and Physical Activity Development course you will cover fourteen units over the two year course, including Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training, Skill Acquisition in Sport, Business in Sport, Sports Leadership and Practical Sports Performance


Entry Requirements On successful completion of football trials, candidates will be invited to attend individual guidance meetings.

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