St. Brendan's Sixth Form College · 2020. 8. 27. · need to build your skills and develop...

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Programme guideAccess To Level 3

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If things didn’t quite go to plan at GCSE level and you need to build your skills and develop confidence before taking the next step, Access To Level 3 is for you.

The Access To Level 3 programme is for ambitious students who would like to study at Level 3 but haven’t quite met the entry requirements to do so. Alongside specialist subject teachers and fantastic facilities, you will also receive extensive support from our Academic Mentors and Learning Development team. You will finish the year with a week’s work placement - the perfect opportunity to apply classroom learning to the world of work.

Designed with the future in mind, Access To Level 3 is a one year programme during which you’ll study a customised timetable equivalent to 4-6 GCSEs. To enrol on the programme, you will need to have a minimum of 4 Grade 3s at GCSE including at least a Grade 3 in English Language and a Grade 2 in Maths. After completing Access To Level 3, most students continue their studies at St Brendan’s for another 2 years on a Level 3 programme of A-levels and/or BTECs. If you decide not to continue at St Brendan’s, this programme also provides a fantastic stepping stone to a range of other training and educational opportunities, which we will support you in achieving.

We have four pathways on offer with a range of GCSE and Level 2 vocational subjects to choose from. Vocational qualifications provide more practical, project based learning. You can select a mixture of courses to suit your personal ambitions and build a 4-6 GCSE equivalent programme. From Law to Sport, Media or Business – the choice is yours! We will help you to choose a programme which you’ll enjoy and will set you on track to achieve your end goals whether it’s going on to university, an apprenticeship or into the world of work.

Please read this guide to help you decide which of the four pathways you are most interested in. Our Access To Level 3 team will then work with you to create your personal programme.

A Fresh start. . .

BU I LD ING YOUR T IMETABLE

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Sam studied IT Level 2 on Access To Level 3 and went on to study Level 3 Business, IT, Media and an EPQ. He is now going on to university

to study a Business Management and Economics degree.

“When I started at St Brendan’s I was disappointed as I didn’t receive the grades I had wished for. I wanted to be doing A-levels and then move onto further education!

Due to St Brendan’s Access To Level 3 course I was able to have a restart, which prepared me for my future A-level courses. Without the support from St Brendan’s staff I would not be in a position today to be preparing to move onto University. ”

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EXTENDED CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA (WORTH 3 GCSES)

BUSINESS IT

1 GCSE

GCSE ENGLISHGCSE MATHS

GCSE PSYCHOLOGYGCSE BIOLOGY

BTEC LAW

LEVEL 3 COURSESBusinessITPsychologyLawHuman BiologyPlus many more!

CERTIFICATE (WORTH 2 GCSES)

BUSINESS IT

TIMETABLE EXTRAS

RPE TUTORIAL

LITERACY & NUMERACY SUPPORT

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POSSIBLE CAREERSHuman Resources OfficerWeb DeveloperEvents ManagerBusiness Development ManagerInformation Systems Manager

COULD LEAD TO....

choose your pathway

BUS INESS / ITLead the way and study success in ever-evolving industries where creativity and critical thinking collideWe will build your programme with you by selecting courses from the boxes below

PATHWAY

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DIGITAL MEDIA IT

1 GCSE



BTEC LAW

LEVEL 3 COURSESMedia Studies Film StudiesITPsychologyLawHuman BiologyPlus many more!


MEDIA STUDIES IT

TIMETABLE EXTRAS

RPE TUTORIAL


POSSIBLE CAREERSAdvertising ExecutiveFilm/ TV Production AssistantSocial Media ManagerPublic Relations OfficerDigital Marketing Officer

COULD LEAD TO....

choose your pathway

D ig ital med ia / ITLook beyond the headlines and learn to create, to challenge and to express yourselfWe will build your programme with you by selecting courses from the boxes below

PATHWAY

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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PUBLIC SERVICES

1 GCSE



BTEC LAW

LEVEL 3 COURSESHealth and Social CarePublic ServicesPsychologyLawHuman BiologyPlus many more!


HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PUBLIC SERVICES

TIMETABLE EXTRAS

RPE TUTORIAL


Health & Soc ial Care / Publ ic serv icesTake a step towards endless career possibilities - lead, make decisions, problem solve and save lives

POSSIBLE CAREERSPolice Constable Youth/Community Worker Nursing Health Care Worker Early Years Education

COULD LEAD TO....

PATHWAY

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choose your pathway

We will build your programme with you by selecting courses from the boxes below

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Publ ic Serv ices / sportReach a new personal best - from expeditions and emergencies to performance analysis and nutrition


PUBLIC SERVICES SPORT

1 GCSE



BTEC LAW

LEVEL 3 COURSESPublic ServicesSportPsychologyLawHuman BiologyPlus many more!


PUBLIC SERVICES SPORT

TIMETABLE EXTRAS

RPE TUTORIAL


POSSIBLE CAREERSPersonal Trainer Sports Management Retail Manager Armed Forces Physiotherapist

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PATHWAY

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choose your pathway

We will build your programme with you by selecting courses from the boxes below

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Fire up your passion and find out more about your Access To Level 3 course options

From small start-ups to dominating giants, you will explore the world of Business in it’s many forms. You will gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of business; from leadership and structure through to marketing, finance and HR. Through the BTEC Business course you will learn how businesses operate. You’ll have an excellent stepping stone to the Level 3 Business course or an apprenticeship.

Explore the diverse and complex nature of the sector through studying modules including Positive Relationships, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Anatomy and Physiology. You will learn about Equality and Diversity; Caring for Adults and understand more about public health.

Many students progress onto an apprenticeship in the care sector or early years education or go onto Level 3 courses.

From taking on the world of cyber-security and web development, to unleashing your creativity within modules on data design and E-commerce, you will be immersed in the IT world. Develop your problem solving and critical thinking skills through data analysis, content creation and social media; and learn about the design fundamentals and the software and hardware required to create computer generated content. The IT course will give you a brilliant foundation to pursue further study or an apprenticeship.

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THE COURSES

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Get to grips with the working of an entire industry and learn to create, to challenge and to express yourself. You will develop your practical knowledge of the technology used to create products for Film, Television and Advertising. Investigate the different areas of industries from concept design to pre-production. You’ll study media language and media audiences, and then apply your knowledge to create and produce your own media product.

Discover what its like to work in Uniformed Public Services, and be inspired first hand by those who give their lives to serve our country. Through a mixture of residential trips, classroom scenarios and team building tasks, you’ll understand the shifting roles and responsibilities that come with a diverse range of public services jobs. You will also learn navigation skills which you will use on our Land Navigation trip. This course is ideal for those wanting a career in the Public Services or to progress to Level 3 study.

Be a part of the exciting world of Sport, Health and Fitness. Our Level 2 Sport courses offer exciting opportunities to take your first steps towards a career in the sports industry. You will develop your skills in analysing and evaluating performance and practical fitness. We provide a challenging programme that is particularly suited to you if you have a keen interest to progress on to further study in the sports sector as well as giving you the skills and knowledge to succeed in future employment.

D IG ITAL Med ia

Publ ic Serv ices

Sports

Fire up your passion and find out more about your Access To Level 3 course options

THE COURSES

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The GCSE English course has been carefully created to help you to achieve a Grade 4 or above to progress to Level 3. We offer November and June entries and opportunities to retake the speaking and listening task. You’ll explore writers such as Andrea Levy (Small Island) and discuss the world of the future with novels such as ‘The Wall’ and ‘1984’

From revisiting topics such fractions, decimals and percentages, you’ll learn key skills needed to achieve a Grade 4 or more. You’ll top up the gaps in your knowledge in a variety of ways: from practising exam questions and exciting group activities, live quizzes and games.

Tackle a fast paced, intensive subject and gain a fascinating insight in to how the body works, how plants survive and how humans impact the world around them. This course is best suited to those who wish to progress on to our A-level Science courses or are interested in pursuing a career in care, healthcare or teaching.

Get to grips with the English Legal System and understand why we live the way we do. Level 2 BTEC Law is a 100% coursework based qualification and is designed to prepare you to study Level 3 Applied Law, however if you don’t wish to continue at Level 3, this qualification will still give you a great foundation to the basics of the legal system, police powers and civil processes.

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gcse mathS gcse PsychologyLearn how to interpret and evaluate research evidence in order to find out about behaviour of the ‘average’ person. You will investigate psychological terminology and research methods used by psychologists including scientific collection of data and analysis. GCSE Psychology is 100% exam based with no coursework.

gcse b io logy

Level 2 BTEC LAW

Need to boost your grades or fancy a new challenge? Why not choose one of these courses below...

GCSE/BTEC COURSES

English GCSE and Math GCSE are compulsory if you don’t have a Grade 4 Please make sure you check the entry criteria for each course as some may differ such as GCSE Biology which requires 2 x 3 Grades

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Every student at St Brendan’s joins these weekly sessions to ensure they are challenged and supported

As a College, we’re religious in our tradition, but we would never impose set ideas or values on students. The Religion, Philosophy and Ethics programme is a compulsory course in which you’ll explore interesting and topical philosophical, religious and moral issues. The lessons are 45 minutes each week and there’s no homework or exams involved, but you will have an opportunity to engage in debate and discussion.

Your Academic Mentor is there for you throughout your Access To Level 3 journey and will support you with progression on to Level 3 or out into the world. You will meet with them officially once a week for 45minutes in a tutorial but they do have a complete open door policy! In tutorials you’ll participate in group and individual activities to widen your knowledge of British values, employability and adulting skills.

If you didn’t manage to achieve a Grade 4 in GCSE Maths or English the first time round, the Literacy and Numeracy team will help you identify the gaps in your knowledge. Through a personalised online learning programme, you will be able to improve your understanding and build up your skills so you can progress to Level 3 courses, an Apprenticeship or into the world of work.

RPE

Tutor ial

l iteracy & numeracy support

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If you have any questions about Access To Level 3 please email the Access To Level 3 Coordinator:

[email protected]

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