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Table of Contents
Welcome to Grange Technology College ................................................................................ 4 Grange Technology College - Post 16 .................................................................................... 5 Important Information for all Level 2/3 Sixth Form Courses 2012 .................................. 9 Entry Criteria for Level 3 Sixth Form Courses 2013 ............................................................... 10
VOCATIONAL COURSES LEVEL 2 ........................................................................................ 11 BUSINESS - BTEC LEVEL 2 ................................................................................................ 11 VOCATIONAL COURSES BTEC LEVEL 2 ................................................................................ 12 CHILDREN‟S CARE, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT BTEC Level 2 ............................................... 12 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BTEC LEVEL 2 ......................................................................... 12
VOCATIONAL COURSES – LEVEL 3 ...................................................................................... 13 BUSINESS BTEC LEVEL 3 ................................................................................................... 13 CHILDREN‟S PLAY, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT BTEC LEVEL 3 ............................................... 13 VOCATIONAL COURSES – LEVEL 3 ...................................................................................... 14 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE BTEC LEVEL 3 ............................................................................... 14 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BTEC LEVEL 3 ......................................................................... 14 VOCATIONAL COURSES – LEVEL 3 ...................................................................................... 15 APPLIED SCIENCE BTEC LEVEL 3 ........................................................................................ 15 SPORT BTEC LEVEL 3 ........................................................................................................ 15
AS AND A2 COURSES ........................................................................................................ 16 BIOLOGY AS AND A2 LEVEL ............................................................................................... 16 BUSINESS STUDIES AS AND A2 LEVEL ................................................................................ 17 CHEMISTRY AS AND A2 LEVEL ........................................................................................... 17 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS AND A2 LEVEL ............................................................................... 18 ENGLISH LITERATURE AS AND A2 LEVEL ............................................................................. 18 FRENCH AS AND A2 LEVEL ................................................................................................ 19 GOVERNMENT & POLITICS AS AND A2 LEVEL ....................................................................... 19 GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION – AS AND A2 ............................................................................ 20 HISTORY AS AND A2 LEVEL ............................................................................................... 20 ICT APPLIED SINGLE AWARD AS AND A2 LEVEL ................................................................... 21 ICT APPLIED DOUBLE AWARD AS AND A2 LEVEL .................................................................. 21 LAW AS AND A2 LEVEL ...................................................................................................... 22 MATHEMATICS AS AND A2 LEVEL ....................................................................................... 22 PE AS AND A2 LEVEL ........................................................................................................ 23 PHYSICS AS AND A2 LEVEL ............................................................................................... 23 PRODUCT DESIGN AS AND A2 LEVEL .................................................................................. 24 PSYCHOLOGY - AS AND A2 LEVEL ..................................................................................... 24 RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY AS AND A2 LEVEL ................................................................... 25 SOCIOLOGY AS AND A2 LEVEL ........................................................................................... 25
GRANGE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE – EXTERNAL STUDENT APPLICATION ................................... 27
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Welcome to Grange Technology College
Grange Technology College is co-located on the Southfield Grange Campus where we share the site with Southfield School, a special school with in excess of 200
students.
Grange Technology College is an oversubscribed 11-18 school of 1861 students of which 363 are in the sixth form and which continues to grow year on year. We are
committed to providing the highest standard of education and qualification for every student. We welcome people from all cultures, backgrounds and beliefs and
our commitment to equal opportunities is reflected in all aspects of college life.
Facilities to support your studies
June 2011 saw Grange Technology College move into a brand new purpose built campus with facilities and provision that it is hard to rival nationally.
All teaching rooms have interactive smart boards and a set of laptops available for use. There are in excess of 2000 computers available on site and many breakout
spaces available for our students to use to study outside of formal lessons. We have a Learning Resources Centre that can seat in excess of 200 students and cafe
facilities available to access throughout the day for post 16 students. There are specially equipped rooms and facilities in Science, Technology, PE, and Music; along
with a specialist performance space and indoor swimming pool.
The facilities can only really be fully appreciated upon a visit to the campus. I would strongly recommend that you visit the site to fully appreciate what is on offer.
Should you be interested in gaining further information then please contact the
school and ask to speak to Mr Derek Radcliffe (Director of Sixth Form).
We encourage you to attend our Year 11 Options Evening which is on Wednesday
23 January 2013 from 18:00 – 19:30. We look forward to welcoming you on the evening.
Mr M Auger
Deputy Headteacher
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Grange Technology College - Post 16
Applications need to be made for a place in the Sixth Form at Grange Technology College. You will
be offered a conditional place which you will need to accept upon receipt of your GCSE results.
As a post 16 student who studied at Grange in Year 11, you may be moved to a new tutor group.
You will be expected to attend all tutorial sessions and support the younger students in the group.
You will be expected to establish new relationships while receiving support, advice and guidance
from your tutor. Students new to Grange will be allocated a tutor group consisting of students from
year 7 to 13. In addition to the assistance you receive from your tutor, you can also seek specific
advice regarding your next steps after Grange from our Careers Advisor, and our UCAS Coordinator.
Effective information, advice and guidance is at the heart of our support of post 16 students.
Independent study is an important part of the lives of our sixth form students. To assist with the
induction of students entering post 16 courses, every student will attend a series of workshops
which cover specific „higher level thinking/learning skills‟. Subject staff will then continue to reinforce
these on a regular basis throughout the year.
Starting a Year 12 course means you will not only be attending high powered lessons, but you will
also be part of a key team; the Sixth Form. You will be expected to set an excellent example in all
you do and take on important responsibilities with regard to supporting younger students. There will
be many opportunities to apply for official positions of responsibility in the Sixth Form, these include
Deputy Head Boys/Girls, Ambassadors, Peer Mentors, Reading Mentors, Prefects and Committee
Members. These all serve to develop leadership skills and support our younger students as well as
the wider running of the school campus and community.
During your course there will be a formal review of your progress each term through discussion with
your tutor at Review Days. There will also be post 16 Progress Evenings in November and March
which will give you and your parents the opportunity to meet with subject teachers to review your
performance and set specific targets to enhance academic performance. To have a realistic chance
of being successful on your courses and in your final examinations it is a college requirement that
you have demonstrated at least satisfactory attainment at these progress reviews.
If you fail to make satisfactory progress following the implementation of any support put in place,
you will not be offered the opportunity to repeat courses/modules. A careers interview will be
arranged for you to look at other options available to you.
As a student in the Sixth Form you will automatically be registered and expected to become actively
involved in the „Grange Technology College Active Citizenship Award‟ scheme. This has continued to
prove very successful in complementing the academic side of your post 16 education.
As Grange Sixth Form Students, you are recommended to get involved in a variety of Higher
Education events and advised to register for the Bradford University „COMPACT‟ scheme. By taking
advantage of the opportunities it offers, as well as gaining valuable and useful skills for the future, it
can result in collecting 30 extra UCAS points! Should you choose to apply and be successful in
securing a place, we look forward to welcoming you in 2013 and celebrating every success you
have.
Mr D Radcliffe-Director of Post 16
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Types of Qualifications
Levels and Pathways
Each qualification is offered at one or more „levels‟. You need to know what level is right for you in
order to choose the right course. This diagram gives you an idea of what types of qualifications are
at each level and how you can progress up the levels.
Note, that you do not have to start at bottom level 1.
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HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
It is really important you choose the courses most suitable for you.
Check the entry criteria and the assessment methods of each course.
The major difference between courses within a subject area is the assessment used.
Think carefully about your preferred learning style and how you can achieve your best.
Written Examinations
Unseen examination in timed, controlled conditions
Essay questions
Questions with Multiple Choice Answers
Seen examination paper in controlled conditions (as above, but you know the question(s) in
advance)
Open Book examination – you can take books or notes in the examination room
Controlled Assessment
You have to complete a piece of coursework under examination conditions.
The time is split up into preparation and writing up or completing the task.
Oral examination
(e.g. foreign language speaking skills)
You have to answer questions or have a conversation on a subject / topic
Coursework Portfolio
A folder of pieces of your assessed work.
An e-portfolio – is collected on a website or web based server
Practical Assessment
Some subjects such as PE will require a practical assessment. This will be carried out
by your teacher and checked by an examiner who will come into school.
PLAGIARISM (COPYING)
The grade attained for your examination course has to be the grade your work deserves.
The following are NOT ALLOWED in the submission of any work.
Each of the following is a type of PLAGIARISM:
Copying and pasting from the internet without stating the source
Copying directly from a textbook without stating the source
Copying from anywhere and changing a few words (paraphrasing) without stating the source
Giving false information about the source used
Omitting quotation marks from quotations
Copying sections from a friend
Getting someone else to do your work for you
Having a friend / family member dictate something to you
Buying a paper from an internet site
ANY OF THE ABOVE FORMS OF PLAGIARISM CAN RESULT IN YOUR EXAMINATION
RESULTS BEING CANCELLED
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CAREERS INFORMATION / USEFUL WEBSITES
Grange Technology College provides access to 2 very useful web-based programs.
• Kudos – a questionnaire to help you consider careers and jobs you may be interested in.
http://kudos.cascaid.co.uk
• Careerscape – information about a huge range of jobs and careers.
http://careerscape.cascaid.co.uk
These sites can be accessed anytime from the internet.
Enter the Licence Code findstep37 and click on SIGN UP to create your own account.
Grange pupils already have accounts. The usernames are gtc+Student Number
(e.g. gtc210558).All student passwords are set to grange.
Login details and passwords can be sent to a user‟s e-mail by clicking on „Forgotten your
Details‟ and entering the users e-mail address.
The following Websites are also useful .
Course and Subject Information in Bradford
Bradford - Young Peoples Information
Advice and Support - Connexions Centre http://www.connexions-direct.com
Information Shop for Young People - Bradford www.bradford.gov.uk/infoshop
Youthfax Bradford www.youthfax.org
General Careers Information
Careers Information http://nextstep.direct.gov.uk
Careers Information http://icould.com
Careers Information www.realcoolfutures.com
Careers Information www.careersbox.co.uk
Careers Information www.careeradviceonline.co.uk/job-profiles
Researching careers in health care http://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/
Finance
NHS Student Bursaries http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Student finance http://www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk/goodbye.htmll
University Information
University Applications www.ucas.ac.uk
Bradford University www.brad.ac.uk
Bradford University Compact
Scheme
http://www.brad.ac.uk/compact/
Huddersfield University www.hud.ac.uk
University of Leeds www.leeds.ac.uk
Access to Leeds Scheme http://www.leeds.ac.uk/ace/PS/A2L.html
PUSH
Independent University Information
www.push.co.uk
University course and campus
reviews from current students
www.realuni.com
Guardian
Independent University Information
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/higher-education
Volunteering
Volunteering Centre Bradford www.bradfordcvs.org.uk
Volunteering opportunities for young people www.vinspired.com
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Important Information for all Level 2/3 Sixth Form Courses 2012
Re-taking Maths and English GCSE Perhaps the two most important qualifications that are required for young people today are GCSE
Maths and English. You will have read that securing them at a grade C is a requirement for a large
numbers of courses run at Grange. They are also required by all Universities to study beyond
Grange and increasingly employers are requiring a C and above in order to be considered for certain
levels of employment. Those students that do not secure a C or above in GCSE Maths and English
will automatically be put into re-take classes where they will be able to sit the examination at the
end of the year.
Studying ICT in the sixth form In addition to the Maths and English GCSE qualifications, skills in ICT are also essential now for the
workplace. All students who have not already achieved an ICT qualification at GCSE (or equivalent)
at a grade C will be put on to an ICT Functional Skills course. This will enhance your qualifications in
readiness for work.
Offering students a place to study at Grange Sixth-Form Students who apply to Grange and meet all of the criteria concerning their attitude to learning and
their predicted grades will receive a conditional offer letter. This letter will detail which courses have
been applied for and what the conditions are that will need to be met academically.
All offers are made subject to the course running.
Applying to University Many students apply to Universities to study courses at degree level after their A2 courses. The
grades you achieve at your KS5 course carry a point‟s tariff.
BTEC UCAS Points Table
Extended Diploma Diploma Subsidiary Diploma
D*D*D* 420
D*D*D 400
D*DD 380
DDD 360
DDM 320
DMM D*D* 280
D*D 260
MMM DD 240
MMP DM 200
MPP MM 160
D* 140
PPP MP D 120
PP M 80
P 40
AS level UCAS points table
Grade UCAS points
A 60
B 50
C 40
D 30
E 20
A2 level UCAS points table
Grade UCAS Points
A* 140
A 120
B 100
C 80
D 60
E 40
Entry Criteria for Level 2 Sixth Form Courses 2012
Subjects available in addition to 2 days off
site provision
Entry Criteria
Business Minimum 5 D-G grades at GCSE
Children‟s Care, Learning & Development Minimum 5 D-G grades at GCSE
ICT Minimum 5 D-G grades at GCSE
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Entry Criteria for Level 3 Sixth Form Courses 2013
Courses at Grange have certain entry criteria.
This is to help support in selecting the appropriate course for you.
In addition to the criteria below students will need to demonstrate;
A good attitude to learning and a positive reference is required
Good attendance in Year 11 or 12 (the Grange target is above 95%)
A willingness to contribute to the wider College community
Subject Course Entry Criteria
Art A-Level Minimum C grade in GCSE Art
Biology A-Level Minimum B grade in Core and Additional Science or
BTEC Distinction /Merit and minimum grade B in
Transition unit
Business A-Level Minimum Merit in Business or grade C in English GCSE
Business All BTEC Level 3
Courses
5 A*-C grades at GCSE
Children’s Play,
Learning and
Development
All BTEC Level 3
Courses
Minimum Merit in Health and Social Care or grade C in
English GCSE
Chemistry A-Level Minimum B grade in Core and Additional Science or
BTEC Distinction /Merit and minimum grade B in
Transition unit
English Language
/ Literature
A-Level Minimum C grade in GCSE English
English Literature A-Level Minimum C grade in GCSE English
French A-Level Minimum C grade in GCSE French
Government and
Politics
A-Level Minimum C grade in GCSE English or a minimum grade
C in a Humanities subject at GCSE
Graphics BTEC Level 3 Minimum Merit in BTEC Technology or Grade C Art &
Design GCSE or Grade C in Product Design GCSE
Health and Social
Care
All BTEC Level 3
Courses
Minimum Merit in Health and Social Care or grade C in
English GCSE
History A-Level Minimum C grade in GCSE History or grade C in GCSE
English
IT All Applied ICT
A-Level
Minimum C grade in GCSE ICT or grade C in GCSE
English
IT All BTEC Level 3
Courses
Minimum Merit in ICT or grade C in English GCSE
Law A-Level Minimum C grade in GCSE English or a minimum grade
C in a Humanities subject at GCSE
Maths A-Level Minimum grade B in Maths GCSE
Physics A-Level Minimum B grade in Core and Additional Science or
BTEC Distinction /Merit and minimum grade B in
Transition unit
Psychology A-Level Minimum grade C in GCSE English
Product Design A-Level Minimum grade C in Product Design
Religion and
Philosophy
A-Level Minimum C grade in GCSE English or a minimum grade
C in a Humanities subject at GCSE
Science (Applied) BTEC Level 3
Extended Diploma
Minimum grade C in Core and Additional Science or
grade C in Maths and English
Sociology A-Level Minimum C grade in Sociology or GCSE English
Sport A-Level Minimum C grade in GCSE PE or a minimum grade C in
English GCSE.
Sport All BTEC Level 3
Courses
Minimum Merit Sport or grade C in English GCSE
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VOCATIONAL COURSES LEVEL 2
Level 2 courses are one year in length and are designed for students who did not meet the entry
criteria for level 3 courses but wish to continue with their education.
Level 2 students will spend 3 days of their week at Grange where they will study a single Level 2
BTEC qualification along with ICT Functional Skills and the remaining 2 days of their week will be at
an external provider.
Those students who choose to study ICT or Business will attend somewhere such as Bradford
College for their additional days following a „Go Live‟ course. There are a number of courses that are
on offer at the external providers which this year have included Animal Care, Beauty therapy,
Catering, Construction, Equine Studies, Financial Services, Hairdressing, Horticulture, Motor Vehicle,
Travel Services, Uniformed Services and Youth Work. Places are however limited and are offered on
a first come first served basis.
Students who take the Children’s Care, Learning and Development course will study for three
days at Grange and will then have 2 placement days where they will gain work experience in a
suitable workplace.
Contact: Mr R Mitchell, Curriculum Inclusion Manager
BUSINESS - BTEC LEVEL 2
Entry Criteria: Minimum 5 D-G grades at GCSE This course covers many aspects of business. Students focus on business development within the
UK and develop ICT skills throughout the course. All students produce assignments to be assessed
that will give you the opportunity to work towards achieving a qualification which is worth 4 GCSEs
(First Diploma).
Course Content:
Enterprise in the Business World
Finance for Business
And a choice of:
Promoting a Brand; Sales and Personal Selling; Introducing Retail Business; Promoting Business
Support; Recruitment, Selection and Employment.
Assessment: 3 units of coursework (75%)
1 external online examination (25%)
Progression Routes:
Access to further study in the sixth form or at college
Employment
Contact: Mrs K Pipe, Subject Leader, Business Studies
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VOCATIONAL COURSES BTEC LEVEL 2
CHILDREN’S CARE, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT BTEC Level 2
Entry Criteria: Minimum 5 D-G grades at GCSE
This course provides knowledge and understanding of caring for children and their development.
Students are required to successfully complete a work placement in a child care setting.
Students will need a CRB (police records check) which will be organised by school, but will require
you to be able to produce a valid passport / birth certificate, NI number and a bank letter addressed
to you at your current address
Course Content:
This course is currently being changed by the exam board, but is likely to include areas such as
Understanding Child Development
Keeping Children Safe
Communication with Adults and
Children
Preparing and maintaining Environments
Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Supporting Children‟s Play
This course has 3 days in school and 2 days in a work placement.
Assessment:
3 units of coursework (75%)
1 external online examination (25%)
Progression Routes:
Students are able to progress onto a Level 3 course. It also develops the necessary
skills to become an early year‟s practitioner.
Contact: Mrs D Beck, Health and Social Care Subject Leader.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BTEC LEVEL 2
Entry Criteria: Minimum 5 D-G grades at GCSE
This new, updated course will give you an opportunity to use your creativity, skills, knowledge
and understanding to produce a creative technology product. You could produce a digital
animation, web site or even mobile application.
Course Content
You will study 4 units:
Unit 1: The Online World - online services and communication e.g. smart phones and issues
arising from their use,
Unit 4: Creating Digital Animation – designing, creating, testing and reviewing animation,
Unit 6: Creating Digital Graphics – creating graphics for applications such as websites,
teaching packages and posters,
Unit 3: Digital Portfolio - where you showcase your achievements over the two years.
Assessment
Coursework (75%)
External on-line assessment (25%)
Progression Routes
After this course you can progress to GCE or BTEC level 3 courses in IT or
employment in the IT or creative technology sector.
Which teacher do I talk to? Mr H Khan, BTEC Co-Ordinator, ICT
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VOCATIONAL COURSES – LEVEL 3
At Level 3 there are 3 types of BTEC courses that are on offer to students. One Option block has 5
hours of teaching in it. You will know if you have to choose an option in more than one block as the
courses are coloured to indicate this.
Name of course A-Level
equivalency
Hours per
week
Number of
Units studied
Options form
colour
Award /Subsidiary Diploma 1 5 6 White
Diploma 2 10 12 Red
Extended Diploma 3 15 18 Green
BUSINESS BTEC LEVEL 3
Entry Criteria: 5 A*-C grades at GCSE
Courses available: Subsidiary Diploma; Diploma; Extended Diploma
This course covers all aspects of Business using practical experiences and work related situations.
Students focus on a particular subject area and develop a range of specialist skills and knowledge.
Course Content:
This course includes the following topics:
The Business Environment Business Accounting
Business Resources Human Resource Management
Introduction to Marketing Understanding Retailing
Business Communications
Assessment: 100% coursework
Progression Routes:
Access to university courses
Employment in a large Business organisation
It can be used to access training or employment in any chosen career
requiring Level 3 qualifications
Contact: Mrs. K Pipe, Business Subject Leader
CHILDREN’S PLAY, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT BTEC LEVEL 3
Entry criteria: Essential: Grade C in English or H&S Care / CCLD at Merit or Distinction.
Courses available: Award
Students will need a CRB (police records check) which will be organised by school, but will require
you to be able to produce a valid passport / birth certificate, NI number and a bank letter addressed
to you at your current address.
Course Content:
• Child development – this knowledge is tested in the written exam
• Meeting the physical needs of children- this covers helping a child‟s development as well as
meeting health and care needs.
• Health and safety practice in child care settings
• How children learn through play.
Working with parents and other adults- including other child care staff and
You are not expected to complete any work placements, but as these would be very
useful to your coursework it would be a good idea to find one to do in your spare
time.
Assessment: 34% external exam, 66% school and externally set coursework
Progression Routes:
Students are able to progress onto a degree course or employment as an early year‟s practitioner.
Contact: Mrs D Beck, Health and Social Care Subject Leader
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VOCATIONAL COURSES – LEVEL 3
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE BTEC LEVEL 3 Entry criteria: Minimum Merit in Health and Social Care or grade C in English GCSE
Courses available: Subsidiary Diploma; Diploma
Students will need a CRB (police records check) which will be organised by school, but will require
you to be able to produce a valid passport / birth certificate, NI number and a bank letter addressed
to you at your current address.
Course Content:
Topics are from the Health Pathway for those who have an interest in nursing and from the Social
Care Pathway for those who want to work with the elderly or people with disabilities. The topics
include understanding of legislation and avoiding discrimination through to infection control. The
Diploma needs 100 hours of work experience to be completed in a care setting.
Assessment: 100% coursework
Progression Routes:
Any course or employment asking for level 3 qualifications.
Nursing or midwifery courses. Teaching degree. Social work.
Please note that you will need GCSE C+ in English, Maths and Science in order
to progress to Nursing and Teaching courses. You will also need to show involvement
in out of school activities with different service users.
Contact: Mrs D Beck, Health and Social Care Subject Leader
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BTEC LEVEL 3
Entry Criteria: Minimum Merit in ICT or grade C in English GCSE
Courses available: Subsidiary Diploma; Diploma
For anyone who wants to use IT in the work place, or wish to hold an IT role within an organisation.
Highly recommended for those students wishing to study BTEC Level 3 Business as the skills taught
can be applied to this industry.
Course Content:
You will complete units to extend your practical IT skills and apply them to the world of work.
Core Units: Two units, Communication and Employability skills for IT, Computer Systems plus one
additional unit.
Additional Units: There are a vast selection available covering animation, spread sheets, digital
graphics, database, web design, and e-commerce.
Assessment: 100% coursework
Progression Routes:
HE courses such as ICT, Business Systems, and Management Information Systems.
Employment As BTEC is highly recognised by employers this course can take you
straight into employment. Jobs it can lead to include: systems analyst, computer
service technician and computer operator.
Contact: Mrs J Morrell, ICT Subject Leader
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VOCATIONAL COURSES – LEVEL 3
APPLIED SCIENCE BTEC LEVEL 3
Entry criteria: Minimum grade C in Core and Additional Science or minimum merit in BTEC
level 2 First Awards in Science and preferably a grade C in Maths and English.
Courses available: Extended Diploma
Course Content:
You will take the Mandatory units which study the Fundamentals of Science; look at Working in the
Science Industry; perform Scientific Investigations using Scientific Practical Techniques; consider the
Perceptions of Science and use Mathematical Tools in Science. Alongside this there are a number of
optional units which we will explore to best meet the needs of the pupils taking this course in a
given year.
Assessment: 100% coursework
Progression Routes:
BTEC Nationals is a Level 3 qualification designed to provide highly specialist work-
related qualifications in a range of vocational sectors. They give learners the
knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare for employment.
Contact: Mr S Nawaz – Science BTEC Co-ordinator
SPORT BTEC LEVEL 3
Entry Criteria: Minimum Merit in Sport or grade C in English GCSE
Courses available: Subsidiary Diploma or Diploma
If you enjoy and have a keen interest in sport then this is the course for you.
Over the 2 years you will study a wide range of issues and aspects of sport relating to the world of
PE and the sports industry.
Course Content:
The compulsory units are: The Body in Action, Health and Safety in Sport, Training and Fitness for
Sport.
The other units will include: Practical Team Sports, Practical Individual Sports, Fitness Testing for
Sport and Exercise, Sports coaching, Outdoor Adventurous Activities, Leadership in Sport, Sports
Development and Work Based Experience in Sport.
Assessment: 100% coursework
Progression Routes:
This course would be very beneficial if you want to pursue a career in sports or
leisure related fields such as PE Teacher, Physiotherapist, Personal Sports Coach,
Gym instructor, Sports Development, Sports Psychologist, Sports Journalist to name
a few!
Contact: Miss J Speakman, Physical Education Subject Leader
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AS AND A2 COURSES
ART AND DESIGN AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry criteria: Minimum grade C in Art GCSE
Are you a creative person who would like to be at the forefront of British Art and Design?
Do you have good drawing skills and an interest in the work of Artists and Designers?
Then Art and Design at Grange may be the course for you.
Course Content:
Develop a working knowledge of both familiar and unfamiliar materials and processes.
Continual development of analytical, critical and experimental abilities to enable you to express
ideas and feelings in visual form.
Assessment:
AS Assessment:
A2 Assessment:
Unit 1 – Coursework 50%.
Unit 2 – Controlled assessment 50%
Unit 3 - One personal investigation 50%.
Unit 4 - Controlled assessment 50%
Progression Routes:
A broad range of higher education courses are available, some of which may require a Foundation
Course in Art & Design - a one year course that can be studied at Bradford College and
others nearby. Degree or HND courses are available in Fine Art, Illustration,
Photography, Fashion, Surface Pattern, Animation, Games Design, Film, Interior and 3D
Design.
The Art and Design industry is the largest employer in Europe. Careers in illustration,
product design, animation, architecture, fashion and textiles are just a few.
Contact: Miss L Gvozdenko, Art Subject Leader
BIOLOGY AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry criteria: Minimum B grade in Core and Additional Science or BTEC Distinction /Merit
and minimum grade B in Transition unit
What will I learn about?
At AS, this course emphasises the way in which biologists work and the contributions of biology to
society. For A2 there are additional sections summarising biological principles and establishing
contexts for how science works: The areas of study are:
Course Content:
Unit 1: Biology and Disease Unit 4: Populations and Environment
Unit 2: The Variety of Living Organisms Unit 5: Control in Cells and in Organisms
Unit 3: Practical and Investigative Skills. Unit 6: Practical and Investigative Skills Assessment
Assessment:
Four written examinations exams worth 20% each – 80% of the final grade
Two pieces of coursework worth 10% each – 20% of the final grade
Progression Routes:
Many students go on to study Biology related courses at university. The following
courses are typical of the variety of Biology related courses taken up by Biology
students: Medicine, Biological Sciences, Sports Science/Health, Pharmacy,
Environmental Science, Optometry, Neuroscience, Nursing, Podiatry and Audiology.
Contact: Mrs A Dubickas, Science Director of Area
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AS AND A2 COURSES
BUSINESS STUDIES AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry Criteria: Minimum Merit in Business or grade C in English GCSE
Are you interested in the world of business? You will explore the internal functions of a business and
its dynamic external environment and the effects this has on business decisions. You will develop
understanding of real businesses, through visits and guest speakers.
Course Content:
AS: Unit 1 – Business Start-up and financial planning: Unit 2 – Managing a Business
A2: Unit 3 – Strategies for Success: Unit 4 – The Business environment and Managing Change
Assessment:
AS Unit 1 - 40% of AS, 20% of A2 Level, 1 hour 15 minutes examination in June
Unit 2 - 60% of AS, 30% of A2 Level, 1 hour 30 minutes examination in June
A2 Unit 3 - 25% of A2 Level, 1 hour 45 minutes examination in June
Unit 4 - 25% of A2 Level, 1 hour 45 minutes examination in June
Progression Routes:
The course will provide a strong foundation for students wishing to study any
Business degree at university.
Areas of employment after university may include Marketing, Accounting, Human
Resource Management and Law.
Contact: Mr Hussain, A Level Business Subject Leader
CHEMISTRY AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry Criteria: Minimum B grade in Core and Additional Science or BTEC Distinction /Merit
and minimum grade B in Transition unit
Course Content:
At AS, this course builds upon the knowledge and understanding gained at GCSE level, and serves
as a solid platform for studying Chemistry in depth.
For A2 there are further modules which introduce additional concepts and establish contexts for how
science works: The areas of study are: Unit 1: Foundation Chemistry Unit 4: Kinetics, Equilibria and Organic Chemistry
Unit 2: Chemistry in Action Unit 5: Energetics, Redox and Organic Chemistry
Unit 3: Practical and Investigative Skills. Unit 6: Practical and Investigative Skills.
Assessment:
Four written examinations exams worth 20% each – 80% of the final grade
Two pieces of coursework worth 10% each – 20% of the final grade
Progression Routes:
Chemistry AS or A2 opens doors into science based vocations ranging from
pyrotechnics through to nursing.
Contact: Mrs A Dubickas, Science Director of Area
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry criteria: Minimum grade C in GCSE English or English Language
This course is suitable for those students who wish to develop their understanding of the English
Language, its structures, functions, and how it develops and varies.
Course Content:
The course followed is AQA Specification B.
You will begin your AS year with an introduction to the study of language, and the key ideas you will
need to use in the rest of the course.
Assessment:
AS Units:
Unit 1 – Categorising Texts - 60% of AS, 30% of A Level - 2 hour examination
Unit 2 – Creating Texts –40% of AS, 20% of A Level - coursework
A2 Units:
Unit 3 – Developing Language - 30% of A Level - 2 hour 30 min examination
Unit 4 – Investigating Language - 20% of A Level - coursework
Progression Routes:
Many professions require superb communication skills. Lawyers, teachers and
researchers for example
Contact: Mr J Baker, English Subject Leader
ENGLISH LITERATURE AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry criteria: Minimum grade C in GCSE English or English Language
Do you have a passion for reading? This course is an opportunity to build on your reading from
GCSE and discover some of the finest writing ever produced in English.
Course Content:
The course followed is AQA Specification B.
At AS, you will prepare for an examination called „Aspects of Narrative‟ for which you will study two
recently written novels and a selection of the works of two poets. Coursework involves the
preparation of two essays based on the study of either tragedy or comedy.
Assessment:
AS
Unit one – Aspects of Narrative - exam (60% of AS, 30% of A Level)
Unit two – Dramatic Genres – coursework (40% of AS, 20% of A Level)
A2
Unit three – Texts and Genres - exam (60%)
Unit four – Further & independent reading – coursework (40%)
Progression Routes:
Qualifications in English can lead to a career in Journalism, the Media, academia and
writing.
If you are considering a career in journalism or any branch of the media, this course will
provide the perfect opportunity to improve both your creative and analytical writing
skills.
Contact: Mr J Baker, English Subject Leader
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FRENCH AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry criteria: Minimum grade C in French
Maximum Career Prospects - You will be very employable
Maximum Fun - It‟s certainly not all work and no play
Maximum Experience - There are lots of personal benefits
Course Content:
To study written and spoken materials from a wide range of authentic sources including TV satellite,
broadcasts, newspapers, magazines, novels and the Internet.
To be given the opportunity of Work Experience in France and enjoy at first hand, another language
and culture.
Assessment:
AS Unit 1 – Spoken Expression & Response (20%)
AS Unit 2 – Understanding & Written Response (30%)
A2 Unit 3 – Understanding and Spoken Response (20%)
A2 Unit 4 – Research, Understanding and the Written Response ( 30%)
Progression Routes:
Access to university courses, NOT ONLY those which specialise in languages.
Employment in a large business organisation, Marketing, Banking, Tourism,
Engineering, in the Chemical Industry or Management.
Contact: Mrs I Arnett, Modern Foreign Languages Subject Leader
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry criteria: Minimum C grade in GCSE English or a minimum grade C in a Humanities
subject at GCSE
In 2010, only 39.9% of Americans approved of Obama as US President. Support for the Labour
Party from Muslim voters has declined significantly between the 2001-2005 General Elections.
A-Level Government & Politics explores the reasons behind such trends via a study of political
participation in a modern society. You will study how a government is elected and run in the UK and
the US. There is a particular emphasis on contemporary politics and development of ideology.
Course Content and Assessment - AS
Contemporary UK Politics – 1.5 hours written paper in Jan - 25% of the final grade
Contemporary Governing Modern Britain – 1.5 hours written paper in June - 25% of the final
grade
Course Content and Assessment – A2
Political Ideologies: - 1.5 hours written paper in January - 25% of the final grade
Ideologies in Action: - 2 hour written paper in June - 25% of the final grade
Progression Routes:
Success at AS level automatically allows a student to go on to do the A2 part of the course. Success
at A2 allows progression to higher education courses such as Law, Government & Politics; Social
Sciences etc. Employment opportunities after graduation include the legal profession,
the civil service, teaching and the social services, private or local government
organisations.
Contact: Miss G Yaseen, Government & Politics Subject Leader
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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION – AS AND A2
Entry criteria: Minimum grade MERIT in Level 2 BTEC Art and Design / Grade C in GCSE Art
and Design / Grade C in GCSE Product Design.
Are you interested in Typography, Web Page Design or Graphic Design?
Then Graphic Communications is the course for you.
Course Content:
Developing ideas, experimenting with media, developing and applying skills such as drawing,
painting and using illustrator/photoshop. Researching, recording, analysing and reviewing the work
of other designers. Creating and presenting graphical outcome(s).
Assessment:
At the end of each year:
Coursework 60%
Written Examination 40%
Progression Routes:
The course will build skills which will be invaluable for students who wish to go on to University to
study Design, Art or Marketing.
Job opportunities – Set Designer, Car Designer, Make up Designer, Fashion Designer,
Contact: Mr Loadman, Director of Area - DT
HISTORY AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry criteria: Minimum C grade in GCSE History or grade C in GCSE English.
History allows you to study key events in the past and examine their impact on society today.
It also develops key skills such as the ability to think critically, debate, and produce extended pieces
of writing - all of which are highly valued by universities and employers.
This is a popular and highly successful A Level course which combines well with a range of subjects,
particularly English and the Social Sciences.
Course Content:
You will study 4 units over the 2 years.
Unit 1: Pursuing Life and liberty: Equality in the USA 1945 – 68,
Unit 2: Britain and the nationalist challenge in India 1900 – 1947,
Unit 3: Superpower Relations 1944 – 1990, Unit 4: Historical Enquiry.
Assessment:
AS - Two written exams – 100% of total AS grade (50% of total A2 GCE grade)
A2 - One written exam (30% of total A2 GCE grade)
- Independent enquiry (20% of A2 GCE grade)
Progression Routes:
History is a respected academic subject and can lead to a wide range of university
courses and employment. History students have the flexibility to enter many varied
professions including Law, Teaching, and Media/Journalism.
Contact : Mr M Sprakes, Director of Area - Humanities
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ICT APPLIED SINGLE AWARD AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry Criteria: Minimum C grade in GCSE ICT or grade C in GCSE English
This course is a Single Award – worth one grade at AS / A2
It provides a foundation for the study of ICT related courses at university. It also develops skills
necessary in the world of work and in particular IT careers, whilst at the same time providing
knowledge and understanding of ICT in a range of vocational contexts.
Course Content:
The units include:
AS units: The Information Age, Digital Economy (database) and The Knowledge Worker
(spreadsheet).
A2 units: Using Database Software, Managing ICT Projects and one other.
Assessment:
AS: 2.5 hour exam - The Knowledge Worker
A2: Controlled test of 10 hours – Using Database Software
Coursework – 66% of total grade
Progression Routes:
ICT related degrees plus IT careers.
Contact: Mrs J Morrell, ICT Subject Leader
ICT APPLIED DOUBLE AWARD AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry Criteria: Minimum C grade in GCSE ICT or grade C in GCSE English
This course is double the amount of work required for the Single Award.
It is a Double Award – worth two grades at AS / A2
It provides a foundation for the study of ICT related courses at university. It also develops skills
necessary in the world of work and in particular IT careers, whilst at the same time providing
knowledge and understanding of ICT in a range of vocational contexts.
Course Content:
AS units: The Information Age, Digital Economy (database), The Knowledge Worker (spreadsheet),
System Design and Installation, Web Development and Technical Support
A2 units: Using Database Software, Managing ICT Projects, Communications and Networks plus 3
others.
Assessment:
AS: 2.5 hour exam covering The Knowledge Worker
A2: Two controlled tests of 10 hours - Using Database Software and Communications and
Network
Coursework: – 75% of total grade
Progression Routes:
ICT related degrees plus IT careers.
Contact: Mrs J Morrell, ICT Subject Leader
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LAW AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry criteria: Minimum C grade in English or a Humanities subject at GCSE
You will learn all about the legal system and how it operates; how laws are made and the elements
behind a criminal act and the philosophy that underpins crime and punishment in a modern society.
Particular emphasis is placed on case law and precedence and how this is applied in a court of law.
Course Content and Assessment - AS
Sources of Law (1 hour written paper) 40% of your final grade
English legal system – (1.5 hours written paper) 60% of your final grade
Course Content and Assessment - A2
Your AS grade provides 40% of your A2 grade. The papers below provide 30% each.
Criminal Law: Fatal and Non Fatal Offences Against the Person – 1.5 hours written paper
Criminal Law: Special study 1.5 hours on pre-released material
Progression Routes:
Success at AS level automatically allows a student to go on to do the A2 part of the
course. Success at A2 allows progression to further and higher education courses
such as Law, Government & Politics; Social Sciences etc. It can also lead to training
opportunities and to employment in various private and local government
organisations.
Contact: Miss G Yaseen, Subject Leader
MATHEMATICS AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry Criteria: Minimum grade B in Maths GCSE
Are you able to achieve a Grade B or more on the Mathematics higher exam?
Then choose to study AS and A2 Mathematics.
Mathematics is a powerful tool. Apart from being a subject in its own right, it is vital for lots of other
subjects including Geography, Computing and Science.
Course Content:
You will study some topics covered in GCSE – but in greater depth e.g. trigonometry, graphs of
straight lines and curves and statistics
You will be introduced to new topics of differentiation, integration and decision mathematics.
Assessment: Assessment
Core 1 Examination: June 2014 – topics include solving quadratic equations, sequences and
series, differentiation and integration, straight line graphs
Core 2 Examination: June 2014 – topics include trigonometry, further integration and
differentiation and geometric series
Applied Mathematics Examination: June 2014 – If you have chosen to study mathematics in
column 3, then the exam could be on Statistics or Decision mathematics, otherwise it will be
Mechanics
Core 3 Examination: June 2015
Core 4 Examination: June 2015
Applied mathematics examination: June 2015
Progression Routes:
Access to university courses and /or careers in medicine, health, accountancy,
finance and engineering.
Contact: Mrs L Bradbury – Subject Leader
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PE AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry Criteria: Minimum C grade in PE or GCSE English
Are you interested in sport and physical activity?
This course allows you to study in great detail the body and mind in sport and appreciate the role of
sport in society.
You will also develop your practical skills as a performer, coach or official.
Course Content:
60% of the course will be based on the following:
Physiology – How the body works when performing physical activity
Psychology – How the mind works when performing physical activity
Sociology – How sport fits into our society
History – How sport and physical education has developed over time
40% of the course will be assessed practically on your ability to perform in two of the following three
roles: Performer, Official or Coach
Assessment:
AS: Unit 1 – 60% 2 hour written exam in June: Unit 2: 40% - Practical assessment
A2: Unit 3 – 60% 2 hour written exam in June: Unit 4: 40% - Practical assessment
Progression Routes:
The course provides a very strong foundation for students wishing to study sport
based courses at university. Examples of areas of employment following university
are teaching, sports development, sports marketing and physiotherapy.
Contact: Miss J Speakman, Physical Education Subject Leader
PHYSICS AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry Criteria: Minimum B grade in Core and Additional Science or BTEC Distinction /Merit
and minimum grade B in Transition unit
Course Content:
At AS, this course expands upon the Physics topics studied at GCSE, and includes practical
investigations. For A2 there are further modules which introduce additional concepts and establish
contexts for how science works: The areas of study are:
Unit 1: Particles, Quantum Phenomena and Electricity Unit 4: Fields and Further Mechanics
Unit 2: Mechanics, Materials and Waves Unit 5: Astrophysics
Unit 3: Practical and Investigative Skills Unit 6: Practical and Investigative Skills
Assessment:
Four written examinations exams worth 20% each – 80% of the final grade
Two pieces of coursework worth 10% each – 20% of the final grade
Progression Routes:
Physics graduates are in great demand and are able to choose from a wide variety of careers.
Careers include aeronautics, car design, medical physics and the space program.
Contact: Mrs A Dubickas, Science Director of Area
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PRODUCT DESIGN AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry criteria: Minimum grade C in Product Design
The possibilities are now endless. If you think you have the motivation and ability to design and
make the next IPod, then AS Product Design is the right course for you.
While working in both 2D and 3D you will have the opportunity to use the latest computer packages
while still developing your practical skills.
Course Content:
You will learn about:
Designers and design
The properties and manipulation of materials
Use CAM machinery e.g. a laser cutter, milling machine and vinyl cutters
Commercial practices, materials, systems and components used in the product design
industry
Assessment:
At both levels assessment:
50% written exam paper
50% coursework
Progression Routes:
The course will build skills which will be invaluable for students who wish to go on to
University to study Design, Art, Marketing and Architecture.
Job opportunities – Set Designer, Car Designer, Make up Designer, Fashion Designer,
CAD Engineer, Teacher, Jewellery Designer, Web Designer, Architect, Product Designer, 3D
Designer.
Contact: Mr Loadman, Director of Area – DT
PSYCHOLOGY - AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry criteria: Grade C in Science GCSE
Psychology is all about how we behave.
We don‟t teach you to read minds but we do teach you to understand the roots of human behaviour,
why we behave as we do and how we are affected by others.
Course Content:
In AS psychology you will study 5 areas of psychology. These are Cognitive, Social, Physiological,
Developmental and Individual differences, plus a methodology module.
You will gain a broad understanding and grounding in the various psychological approaches to the
study of mind and behaviour
Assessment:
AS – 2 written Examinations – 100%
A2 – 2 written Examinations – 100% Progression Routes:
Psychologists work in almost every area of modern life; from education to crime, from business to
sport, there is almost no profession that psychology doesn‟t impact upon.
The skills developed during A2 Psychology benefits students continuing into higher
education (degree courses) as they develop and help our understanding of others
and their behaviours.
Contact: Mr S. Ellinson, Social Sciences Subject Leader
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RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry criteria: Minimum C grade in GCSE English or a minimum grade C in a Humanities
subject at GCSE
This is an exciting new course that offers an academic approach to the study of the religion of Islam
and the Philosophy of Religion; it is accessible to candidates of any religious persuasion or none.
The course encourages candidates to develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for the religion of
Islam and Philosophy of Religion. It will also allow candidates to reflect on and develop their own
values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning.
Course Content:
Philosophy of Religion
The Cosmological Argument
Religious Experience
Psychology and Religion
Atheism and postmodernism
Islam
The Way of Submission
The Qur‟an
The Five Pillars
The Doctrine of God
Key Beliefs
Assessment:
AS – 2 written Examinations – 100%
A2 – 2 written Examinations – 100%
Progression routes:
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to undertake a degree in a Humanities
subject or wants to take up a career in Social Work, Education, Police / Armed Forces
or Law.
Contact: Mr Mohammed Zakir, Religious Studies Subject Leader
SOCIOLOGY AS AND A2 LEVEL
Entry criteria: Minimum C grade in Sociology or GCSE English
Sociologists are interested in every area of society.
Sociology helps us to understand why people behave as they do and the effects that behaviour has
on the rest of us. Sociologists are involved in every area of society, helping to guide people who
make decisions to make the BEST decisions.
Course Content:
You will study 2 modules which will lead to 2 exams.
In term 1 we study the family and in term 2 we study education.
Over both terms, students will carry out sociological research and study sociological methods
Assessment:
AS – 2 written Examinations – 100%
A2 – 2 written Examinations – 100%
Progression Routes:
Most sociology students go to university to study subjects such as sociology, politics,
law, media and social policy. Sociology forms a good grounding for almost any
subject that requires a detailed knowledge of the “real world” and sociology students
are taught to develop an analytical approach which is useful in almost any career area
that requires the analysis of detailed and complex information.
Contact: Mr S. Ellinson, Social Sciences Subject Leader
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