Vocational Courses
We offer a range of vocational subjects that meet local and national needs. Vocational courses are designed to help our students learn in a practical way, helping them to get the skills needed to start a job, progress in a career or go on to higher levels of education.
Engineering is applied maths and science. It puts the theory into a practical application. Everything around us from roads, buildings, vehicles, aircraft to machinery has been developed by engineers. Engineers are the backbone of society and practical and problem solving projects help students to experience the wonder of construction, invention and design.
Engineering design is a process used to identify market opportunities and solve problems which contribute to the development of new products and systems. This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to study the processes involved in designing new engineered products and the requirements of a design specification. Through research and practical activities, learners will understand how market requirements and opportunities inform client briefs and will use practical skills such as drawing, computer modelling and model making to communicate design ideas.
You will study the key aspects of engineering design, and have the opportunity to apply what you learn through a number of practical experiences.
Health and Social Care not only allows students explore how individuals develop and adapt, but also to develop knowledge and understanding of the sector and the application of care values. This allows our students to relate the theory and put it into context for real life scenarios.
The Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Health and Social Care (, is for learners who want to acquire technical knowledge and technical skills through vocational contexts as part of their Key Stage 4 learning. The qualification recognises the value of learning skills, knowledge and vocational attributes to complement GCSEs.
The Cambridge National in Health and Social Care will encourage students to:
- understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of the rights of individuals, peoples centered values, effective communication and how to protect individuals in health and social care settings
- develop learning and practical skills that can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations
- think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically
- develop independence and confidence in using skills that would be relevant to the health and social care sector and more widely
Hospitality and catering applies to almost every sector of society. This ranges from local bars and restaurants to the food and beverage service on airlines. This also teaches our students about health and safety requirements within both the private and commercial sector.
Ever wondered what it takes to work in a top hotel or restaurant? Does food and discovering new flavors in the kitchen inspire you? Maybe you’re interested in developing the skills you need to work front of house? If so, it’s time to uncover your potential – find out more about this exciting qualification today.
Information Technology: Our Cambridge Technicals in IT provides students with essential knowledge and skills in IT and cybersecurity. A wide range of units and opportunities for practical and project-based work helps students gain an insight into technological change, global IT infrastructure and legal and security considerations.
Sports Studies: Our Cambridge National in Sport Studies helps students appreciate how sport is reflected within society. They will learn about the engagement patterns of people in the UK, contemporary sporting issues such as drugs in sport, violence in sport, ethical underpinnings of sport and the financial/societal and sporting reasons that explain why countries host major sporting events such as the World Cup/Olympics. Finally, they will discuss and debate the use of technology in sport and National Governing Bodies.
Useful Documents
Health and Social Care Curriculum Plan
Hospitality and Catering Curriculum Plan
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