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Senior Phase Course Choice

2017-18

W E S T E R H A I L E S

Education Centre

Senior Phase Courses 2017 - 2018

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General Information about the Curriculum & Courses 3Progression in Learning in Fifth and Sixth Year 4Course Choice Process 5S3 Pupils moving into S4 - Course Choice Form 6Pupils moving into S5/6 - Course Choice Form 8

Administration & IT 10Art & Design Higher 11Art & Design National 4 & 5 12Biology Higher 13Biology National 4 & 5 14Business Management National 4 & 5/Higher/Advanced Higher 15Chemistry Higher 16Chemistry National 4 & 5 17Computing Science National 4 & 5 18

Design Manufacture Higher 19Design Manufacture National 5 20Drama Higher / NPA 21Drama National 5 22Early Education and Childcare Skills for Work 23English Higher 24English National 4 & 5 25French National 4 & 5 26

Geography Higher 27Geography National 4 & 5 28History Higher 29History National 4 30History National 5 31Hospitality: Basic Cookery National 4 & 5 32Hospitality: Practical Cake Craft National 4 & 5 33

Mathematics Higher 34Mathematics National 3 35Mathematics National 4 & 5 36Media Higher 37Media National 5 38Modern Studies Higher 39Modern Studies National 4 & 5 40Music National 4 & 5 / Higher 41

Physical Education National 4 & 5 / Higher 42Physics Higher 43Physics National 4 & 5 44Practical Woodworking National 4 & 5 45RMPS Higher 46RMPS National 3 & 4 47RMPS National 5 48Sport and Recreation Skills For Work 49Travel & Tourism National 4 & 5 50


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Wider Achievement A 51

Art Portfolio for Creative & Visual Learners 53Dance Leaders 54Drama - Practically Perfect in every way 55Duke of Edinburgh Award 56English / PE 57Games Design 58Leadership / Sports Leaders 59Music - Performing Skills 60Psychology 61

Wider Achievement B 63

Art Digital Graphics Photoshop 65Creative Industries Skills for Work 66Design Graphics 67Drama - Project X 68Future Chef 69Junk Kouture 70Maths Study Skills 71Social Issues and the Media 72Understanding and Appreciating Shakespeare 73Wellbeing Award 74Working in Retail 75Other Courses - School College Partnership (S5/6 ONLY) 76


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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THECURRICULUM & COURSESRationaleWhat underpins our curriculum design:

• Skillsforlearning,skillsforworkandskillsforlife.• Needtoequipourchildrentorespondtochange-‘future-proof’them.• Awarenessofsocial,political,economicandtechnologicalinfluences.

Thecurriculumismorethancurricularareasandsubjects.Thecurriculumisthetotalityofexperienceswhichareplannedforchildrenandyoungpeoplethroughtheireducationandincludesthefollowingfourcontexts:

• Ethos&lifeoftheschoolasacommunity• Curriculumareasandsubjects• Interdisciplinarylearning• Opportunitiesforpersonalachievement

Curriculum OverviewThecurriculumatWesterHailesEducationCentreisdesignedintwophases:

• BroadGeneralEducationuptotheendofS3• SeniorPhaseS4-S6

New QualificationsCurriculumforExcellencehasbeenrunninginScottishsecondaryschoolssince2010 andhasbrought a newwayof learning into schools, equipping learnerswiththeskills,knowledgeandunderstandingtheyneedtosucceedinthe21stcentury.Theskills that learnersdeveloptodaywillhelp themtosucceed in lifeoutsidetheclassroom.TheScottishQualificationsAuthority(SQA)hasdesignednewqualifications thatwill help learnersdemonstrate and recognise the skills,knowledgeandunderstandingtheyhaveacquiredatschoolorcollege.

SCQF Level New NationalQualifications

Equivalent ‘Old’ National Qualification

National7 AdvancedHigher AdvancedHigher

National6 Higher Higher

National5 National5 StandardGradeCredit/Intermediate2

National4 National4 StandardGradeCredit/Intermediate1

National3 National3 Access3

TeacherswillassessthenewCoursesandUnitsatNational3andNational4.SQAwillchecktheassessmentstomakesuretheymeetnationalstandards.CoursesatNational5,HigherandAdvancedHigherlevelswillstillincludeworkthatisassessedandmarkedthroughout theyearbyteachers,aswellasworkthatisdirectlyassessedbytheSQA.TheseUnitsareassessedaspassorfail inallNationalQualificationsthisisn’tchanging.

CoursesatNational3andNational4willnotbegraded.Theywillbeassessedaspassorfail.CoursesatNational5,HigherandAdvancedHigherwillbegradedAtoDor‘NoAward’.


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Progression in Learning in the Senior PhaseExperiencetellsusthatpupilsmovingthroughtheSeniorPhasecurriculumareoften surprised by the increase in challenge represented by a combination ofNationalsandHighersintheirnewcurriculum.Aspupilsmove through theSeniorPhase,pupilswillchooseaminimum of 5 subjects.Therearesomeexceptionsforpupilsoptingfor2AdvancedHighersormore.

All pupils are expected to remain in their courses and fulfil the course demands for the duration of the year.

Priortomakingyourchoicesconsiderthefollowing:

1 Positive and Sustained DestinationsAtWesterHailesEducationCentre,aspupilsprogressthroughtheSeniorPhase,oneofourmainaimsistoensureeachpupilismatchedintooneof3pathways:

• Stayonatschool• Further/Highereducation• Employment/modernapprenticeship.

The course choice process is essential to ensure pupils are directed into the appropriate pathway. This, thereby, provides every pupil with the skills andpersonalqualitiesdesired tosustainapositivedestinationbeyond theirschoolyears.

2 Progress in CoursesSelectingcoursesat theappropriate level of challenge, so thatyou canmakeprogress is important. If you’re curriculum is either too challenging or notchallengingenough,itcancausealackofmotivation,engagementandprogressinlearning.Itisessentialthatyoutaketeachersadviceontheappropriatelevel.

3 EnjoymentMatchingsubjectchoicetopupils’interestsandenjoymentcankeepmotivationandengagementhigh.Readcarefullythedemandsofeachsubjectandthelevelyouhavepicked.

4 Balance - Breadth of experiencesPupilsmaywanttokeeptheiroptionsopenintermsofthefuture,andsopickingarangeofcoursesthatcreateaportfolioofskillsandqualificationsisawiseoption.Considercarefullywhetheryoucanmanagethedepthoflearninginasubjectorwhetherselectinganothersubjectanddevelopingyourskillsetismorebeneficial.


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Course Choice ProcessForsession2017-18weareextendingtherangeofcoursesthatareavailabletoyoungpeopleso that theyareequippedwithaportfolioofqualifications and skills thatreflectcurrenttrendsinemployment,furtherandhighereducation.Coursesaredividedinto3areas:

SubjectsWider Achievement ( A and B)Other Courses

SubjectsSubjects are traditionally what have been offered in schools and representknowledgeandskillsinaspecificsubjectarea.Thesecoursescontain160hoursoflearning.SQAdefinepupillearningas:

• Programmedlearning-primarilythroughteachercontact.• Independentstudy-primarilythroughhomeworkandrevision.

AllSubjectsareScottishQualificationsAuthorityaccreditedwithpupilsachievingcourseawardsfromNational3-National5,HigherandAdvancedHigher.

Wider AchievementWider Achievement courses offer youngpeople uniqueopportunities togainessentialskillsthatwillenablethemtodeveloptheirskillsinapracticalcontext.

Wider A (3 Periods per week) - These have been created to offer pupils theopportunitytodevelopfurthertheskillsthattheyaredevelopingintheirsubjectbasedcurriculum.Byoffering this levelof enhancement,pupilswill beable tofocusonasmallnumberofkeytopicsintheirchosenarea.

Wider B (2Periodsperweeks)-Theseprovidethewiderrangeofexperiencesthataimtosupportskillsforlearning,lifeandworkbeyondsubjectbasedlearning.Someofthethesecoursesmaytakeplaceonoroffschoolcampusandwhereappropriateadditionalqualifications/accreditationmaybesecuredthroughtheseprogrammesoflearning.

Other Courses (S5 & S6 Only)Other Coursesreflectthediversenatureofyoungpeopleandtakeintoaccountnewandexcitingopportunitiestodevelopknowledgeandskills.Other courses aredeliveredaspartofourSchoolCollegePartnershipwithEdinburghCollege(SighthillCampus)withpupilsattendingCollegetwoafternoonsperweek.PupilswillbeexpectedtomaketheirownwaytoandfromthecollegecampusandalllearningandassessmentwillbeledbyEdinburghCollege.

AllOther Courses are ScottishQualifications Authority accreditedwith pupilsworkingtowardsachievingcourseawardsatN3-N5orindividualunits.

Please note that any of the above (Subjects, Other Courses or Wider Achievement Courses) can only be offered when there are viable numbers and staffing.


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All pupils will study English and Maths. Please choose 6 other courses in total in order of preference. Please note that the school offers up to 6 Nationals in S4. Pupils will hopefully be allocated their choices plus English and Maths. Courses will only run if there are sufficient numbers to make them viable.

To ensure progression in learning, pupils should, where appropriate, opt to study their best courses out of the other subjects they have been learning in S3. If a pupil wishes to take up a new subject this must first be discussed with Guidance.

Name Class

Career Intentions

Please nominate your top 6 choices in order of preference with 1 being the most important.

Proposed level of study relates to the level which you wish to study the subject in S4. This will be indicated in your S3 Monitoring and Tracking.

NationalsAdministration & ITArt & DesignBiologyBusiness ManagementChemistryComputingDesign & ManufactureDramaEarly EducationEnglishFrenchGeographyHistory


Education CentreS3 Pupils moving into S4 - Course Choice Form Curriculum 2017-18

Subject to be Studied Proposed level of study in S4 - N3, N4 or N5

Prefer-ence of choice in S4

eg History Higher 1

Wider A / Wider B Choices

WA1

WA2

WB1

WB2

After discussions with your child’s Guidance Teacher, it may be agreed that selecting new courses from either the list above or from the following additional choices is possible. Pupils choose a first and second choice from both wider A and wider B.

Wider Achievement A (3 periods per week) Art Portfolio for Creative & Visual LearnersDance LeadersDrama - Practically Perfect in every wayDuke of Edinburgh AwardEnglish / PEGames DesignLeadership/Sports LeadersMusic - Performing SkillsPsychology

Wider Achievement B (2 periods per week)Art Digital Graphics PhotoshopCreative Industries Skills for WorkDesign GraphicsDrama - Project XFuture ChefJunk KoutureMaths Study SkillsSocial Issues and the MediaUnderstanding and Appreciating ShakespeareWellbeing AwardWorking in Retail

Hospitality: Practical Cookery MathematicsMedia StudiesModern StudiesMusicRMPSPhysicsPE Practical Woodwork Sport & RecreationTravel & Tourism


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Please add any comments which you think would be helpful for guidance staff discussing your options with you.

Guidance Staff Signature Date

Parent’s / Carers Date

PLEASE RETURN TO YOUR GUIDANCE TEACHER BY MONDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2017.

Key Dates for S3 pupils moving into S4 - 2017

Event TimelineS3 Assembly booklets to pupils/parents/carers Wednesday 22 February Guidance interview S3 pupils Monday 27 February Parents/Carers sign off forms and return to Guidance Wednesday 1 March Course Choice displayed on notice boards No later than Friday 17 March Course Choice Finalised Friday 24 March New Timetable Starts Monday 5 June

College Options - please tick choice Tick

Automotive Engineering - Level 4

Electrical Skills - Level 5

Digital Media Editing - Level 5

Photography - Level 5

For most pupils it is recommended to study English and Maths to National 5.

Name Class

Career Intentions

Please indicate your 6 choices in order of preference with 1 being the most important. Proposed level of study relates to the level which you wish to study the subject in S5/6. This will be indicated through discussion with your class teacher and Guidance teacher.


Education CentrePupils moving into S5/6 - Course Choice Form Curriculum 2017-18

Pupils have the choice of selecting options from Wider Achievement A and B OR Other courses. Discuss with parent/carer and your Guidance teacher which would be more fitting considering your career intentions.

Subject to be Studied Proposed level of Study in S5-N4/N5 or Higher

Prefer-ence of choice in S5

eg History Higher 1

Wider A / Wider B Choices

WA1

WA2

WB1

WB2

Edinburgh College Options - All courses are delivered at Sighthill Campus on a Tuesday and Thursday afternoon (1pm-4pm)

Wider Achievement A (3 periods per week)

Art Portfolio for creative & visual learnersDance LeadersDrama - Practically Perfect in every wayDuke of Edinburgh AwardEnglish / PEGames DesignLeadership/Sports LeadersMusic - Performing SkillsPsychologyVolunteering

Wider Achievement B (2 periods per week)

Art Digital Graphics PhotoshopCreative Industries Skills for WorkDesign GraphicsDrama - Project XFuture ChefJunk KoutureMaths Study SkillsSocial Issues and the MediaUnderstanding and Appreciating ShakespeareWellbeing AwardWorking in Retail

Hospitality: Cake CraftHospitality: Practical Cookery MathematicsMedia Studies Modern StudiesMusicPE PhysicsPractical WoodworkRMPSSport and RecreationTravel & Tourism

Nationals & HighersAdministration & ITArt & DesignBiologyBusiness ManagementChemistryComputing Design & ManufactureDramaEarly Education & ChildcareEnglishFrenchGeography History


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Please add any comments which you think would be helpful for guidance staff discussing your options with you.

Guidance Staff Signature Date

Parent’s / Carers Date

PLEASE RETURN TO YOUR GUIDANCE TEACHER BY WEDNESDAY 1 MARCH 2017.

Key Dates for pupils moving into S5 /S6 - 2017

Event TimelineS4/S5 Mentor meetings 6 March - 17 MarchS5 Assembly booklets to pupils/parents/carers Tuesday 2 March Guidance interview S5/S6 pupils Thursday 9 March Parents/Carers sign off forms and return to Guidance 6 March - 17 March Course Choice displayed on notice boards No later than Tuesday 21 March Course Choice Finalised Friday 24 March New Timetable Starts Monday 5 June


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ADMINISTRATION & ITMATHEMATICS & TECHNOLOGIES

NATIONAL 4 & NATIONAL 5

Administrationisagrowingsectorwhichstretchesacrosstheentireeconomyandofferswide-rangingemploymentopportunities.AdministrativeandITskillshaveextensivefunctionsnotonlyinemploymentbutinallwalksoflife.

ThiscourseisdesignedtodevelopadministrativeandITskillsandenablestudentstocontributetotheeffectivefunctioningoforganisations.

ThefollowingunitsarecoveredinNational4:

Unit 1 - Administrative Practices(Goodcustomercare,skills&qualitiesofanadministrator)

Unit 2 - IT Solutions for Administrators(Wordprocessing,Spreadsheets,Databases)

Unit 3 - Communication in Administration(Sourcesof,gatheringandcommunicatinginformation)

Added Value Unit

(Smallscaleevent)

The course is assessed by:

Eachunitisinternallyassessedbyyourteacherfromgatheredevidence.TheAddedValueUnitwillbeassessedthroughITbasedtaskstoorganiseandsupportasmallscaleevent.

ThefollowingunitsarecoveredinNational5:

Unit 1 - Administrative Practices(Goodcustomercare,skills&qualitiesofanadministrator)

Unit 2 - IT Solutions for Administrators(Wordprocessing,Spreadsheets,Databases)

Unit 3 - Communication in Administration(Sourcesof,gatheringandcommunicatinginformation)

Added Value Unit

An ITbasedproject incorporatingall aspectsof thecourse, theorybasedandpractical.


Eachunitisinternallyassessedbyyourteacherfromgatheredevidence.TheAddedValueUnitwillbeassessedthroughITbasedtaskstoorganiseandsupportasmallscaleevent, thisassignment issatundertimesconditionsandexternallymarked(SQA).


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ART & DESIGN HIGHER EXPRESSIVEARTS

Course RequirementsLearnerswouldnormallybeexpectedtohaveattainedtheskills,knowledgeandunderstandingatNational5ArtandDesignatlevelA

Youmustbeinterested,enthusiastic,committed,organised,andself-motivated,butmost importantly, youmust enjoy the acts of exploring, creative thinking,drawing,painting,designing,writingandworkingcloselywiththeArtDepartmentstaff.

Youareexpectedtodevelopyouworkinamorepersonalwaywithamorein-depthlookatArtistsworkandtheirinfluenceonyourownideasandartisticprogress.

Assessment

Youwillbeassessedthroughaportfolio(practicalworksenttotheSQA)andaquestionpaper.(writtenexam)Intheportfolio, learnerswillproduceonepieceofexpressiveartworkandonedesign solution. Theportfoliowill be sufficiently open and flexible to allow forpersonalisationandchoiceandwill focusonboththeprocessandproductsoflearning.

Homework

Homeworkwillbeweekly.Itwilltaketheformofindependentresearch,investigationandcollectingofresourcesandthecompletionofclassworkathome.

Progression Routes

AdvancedHigherArt&Design,PortfolioArt

Career Opportunities

JobswhereArtisessential:CommercialArtist;InteriorDesigner;TextileDesigner;Fashion Designer; Furniture Designer; Product Designer; Medical Artist; ArtTeacher;TVDesignerJobswhereArtisrecommended:BeautyTherapy;HairdressingJobswhereArtisuseful:Filmwork(Specialeffects,animation);Jewellerandmanymore.


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ART & DESIGN NATIONAL 4 & 5EXPRESSIVEARTS

Why should you do ArtGood question, here’swhy. Art is not just about drawing and painting eventhoughtheyaregreatfun.It’salsoaboutdesign.Everythingyouseeanduse,everywhere,hasbeendesignedormadebysomeonewhoisanArtistorDesigner.Fromcomputergames,toFashionaccessories,fromyoursmartphonecover,toyourXbox,Everyposter,everyadvert,everyimage,everydrawingandpaintinginthewordhadanArtistshandinit.ArtandDesignhelpsyoutounderstand,appreciateandenjoythevisualworldthatsurroundsustoday.

What will you doInArtyoulearntodrawandpaint,touseclayandwoodandmetal,andtocreateandmakethingsthroughpracticalactivities,to,express,andcommunicateyourideasandtostudytheworkofotherArtistsandDesigners.BytakingpartinArtandDesignpresentationsandexhibitions,youwillalsoexperiencethesatisfactionandprideinseeingyourworkondisplay.

National 4 National 5 and Higher Areallmadeupfrom3unitsinallthreelevels.National4and5willtakeaportfolioapproachtotheseunits.

ExpressiveArt(drawingPaintingSculpture)aswellasDesign(GraphicDesignandProductDesign)

Unit 1 - Art and Design: Expressive Drawing, Painting, Sculpture 1 ResearchandInvestigationusingdifferentmedia(charcoal,paint,pastels)

toexploreatheme.2 DevelopmentofIdeas.Usingarangeoftechniques,workoutarangeof

ideasforafinalpiece.3 Learnandwriteabouttheworkoftwoartists.

Unit 2 - Art and Design Graphic Design / Product Design. 1 ResearchandInvestigateadesignproject.2 DevelopmentofIdeas:workoutarangeofideasin2D/3D,inpreparation

forafinalpiece.3 Learnandwriteabouttheworkoftwodesigners.

Added Value Unit - Art and Design Practical Activity Outcome1-produceafinishedpieceofexpressiveartfromtheresearch

andideasinUnit1. Outcome2-produceafinishedpieceofdesignleadingonfromthere-

searchandideasinUnit2.

National 5 & Higher onlyWritten ExamInNational5andHigherthereisawrittenexamwherelearnerstacklecriticalandhistoricalquestions,basedonknowledgeofArtistsandDesigners.Thequestionpaperaddsvaluebyrequiringintegrationandapplicationofskills,knowledgeandunderstandingofartanddesignpracticefromacrosstheUnits.


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BIOLOGY HIGHERSCIENCESTogainanawardyoumustpassthreeunitswhichareinternallyassessedonapass/failbasisandqualityassuredbytheSQA.Ineachunityouwilldevelopknowledgeandskillsandtakepartinpracticaltasksrelatedtothetopic.

Unit 1 - DNA and the Genome

ThroughthestudyofDNAandthegenome,thisUnitexploresthemolecularbasisofevolutionandbiodiversity.

Unit 2 - Metabolism and Survival

ThecentralmetabolicpathwaysofATPsynthesisbyrespiration.Adaptationsformaintaining metabolism in widely different niches. Environmental and geneticcontrolofmetabolisminmicroorganisms.

Unit 3 - Sustainability and Interdependence

The complex interdependence between organisms is explored through foodproduction,interrelationshipsandbiodiversity.

Course AssessmentYoualsocompleteanAssignmenttaskworth20markswhichismarkedexternally.Thistakestheformatofaninvestigationintoarelevanttopic,withresearchandreportwrittenupundertimedconditions.Afinalexampaperworth100marksmustalsobecompleted. HigherBiologyisgradedfromAtoD.


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BIOLOGY NATIONAL 4 & 5 SCIENCESScienceisvitaltoeverydaylifeandallowsustounderstand,investigateandshapetheworldinwhichwelive,andinfluenceitsfuture.Biologyisthestudyoflivingorganismsandplaysanimportantroleinthestudyofhealth,theenvironmentandsustainability.

National 4 & National 5Thesecourseshave4unitswhichmustbecompleted.Ineachunityouwilldevelopknowledgeandskillsandtakepartinpracticaltasksrelatedtothetopic.

Unit 1 - Cell Biology Youwillfindoutaboutthestructureofcellsandthereactionsthattakeplacethere.

Unit 2 - Multicellular organismsYouwillinvestigatehowcellsworktogethertomakecomplexlivingorganismslikeplantsandanimals.

Unit 3 - Life on EarthYouwilllearnmoreabouttheenvironmentandhowEarthsupportslife.

Unit 4 - Added Value Unit (National 4 Only)Youwillcompletearesearchproject.

Assessment

National 4 Biology

Togainanoverall courseaward youmustpasseachof the4unitswhichareassessedinternallybyyourteacher.

National 5 Biology

TogainanoverallcourseawardwhichwillbegradedAtoD,youmustpassalloftheinternallyassessedunitsandafinalexaminMay.Youmustalsocompleteanassignmenttaskworth20markswhichismarkedexternallybySQA.


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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT NATIONAL 4 / 5 & HIGHERMATHEMATICS & TECHNOLOGIESBusiness courses introduce you to marketing, human resources, finance,operations,ICTandcustomercare.Everyorganisationneedspeoplewhohaveskills and knowledge in these areas. Business touches on prettymuch everyaspectofmodernhumansociety,careerswithinbusinessarediverseandofferavarietyofworkexperiences.Learnersdevelopanawarenessofthewaysinwhichsocietyreliesonbusinessesandotherorganisationstosatisfyitsneeds,andanunderstandingofhowtousebusinessinformationtointerpretandreportonoverallbusinessperformance-inarangeofcontexts.Learnersalsogainknowledgeandunderstandingoftheimpactthatexternalinfluenceshaveonorganisations,suchaseconomicimpactandsustainability.

National 4 BusinessThecourseconsistsofthreeunits

• BusinessinAction• InfluencesonBusiness• AddedValueUnit

Eachunitisinternallyassessedbyyourteacherfromtheevidencegathered.

National 5 Business Management• UnderstandingBusiness• ManagementofPeopleandFinance• ManagementofMarketingandOperations


Course Assessment

ThisassessmentismarkedexternallybySQAandthereisanexamthatisalsoexternallymarketbySQA.

Higher Business Management

• UnderstandingBusiness• ManagementofPeopleandFinance• ManagementofMarketingandOperations


Course Assessment

ThisassessmentismarkedexternallybySQAandthereisanexamthatisalsoexternallymarketbySQA.


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CHEMISTRY HIGHER SCIENCES Scienceisvitaltoeverydaylifeandallowsustounderstand,investigateandshapetheworldinwhichwelive,andinfluenceitsfuture.TheHigherChemistrycoursebuildsuponpriorlearningandcoverskeyareasoforganic,physical,inorganicandanalyticalchemistry.

Togainanawardyoumustpass fourunitswhichare internallyassessedonapass/failbasisandqualityassuredbytheSQA.Ineachunityouwilldevelopknowledgeandskillsandtakepartinpracticaltasksrelatedtothetopic.

Unit 1 Chemical Changes and StructureLearnabout fundamentalaspectsofchemistry including trends in theperiodictable,structureandbondingandredoxchemistry.

Unit 2 Researching Chemistry

Develop the essential skills for carrying out investigative scientific research inchemistry,andthenapplytheseinthecontextofatopicchemistryinvestigation.

Unit 3 Nature’s Chemistry

Studythekeyprinciplesoforganicchemistrythroughthecontextofarangeofeverydayconsumergoods.

Unit 4 Chemistry in Society

Find out how the chemical industry applies key physical chemistry principlesin order to turn research ideas into profitable products, without harming theenvironment.

Course Assessment

YoualsocompleteanAssignmenttaskworth20markswhichismarkedexternally.Thistakestheformatofaninvestigationintoarelevanttopic,withresearchandreportwrittenupundertimedconditions.Afinalexampaperworth100marksmustalsobecompleted.

HigherChemistryisgradedAtoD.


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CHEMISTRY NATIONAL 4 & 5 SCIENCES Scienceisvitaltoeverydaylifeandallowsustounderstand,investigateandshapetheworldinwhichwelive,andinfluenceitsfuture.Chemistryisthestudyofmatterandhowtheatomsofwhichitismadecanreactwitheachother.

National 4 & National 5Thesecourseshave4unitswhichmustbecompleted.Ineachunityouwilldevelopknowledgeandskillsandtakepartinpracticaltasksrelatedtothetopic.

Unit 1 - Chemical changes and structureBycarryingoutpracticalworkyouwill investigatechemical reactionsandhowtheycanimpactontheenvironment.

Unit 2 - Nature’s chemistryYouwillfindoutabout theEarth’snatural resourcesand investigate theuseoffuelsandrenewableenergy.

Unit 3 - Chemistry in societyYouwillfindouthowchemistrycanbeusedtoprovidemanyimportantmaterialssuchasplasticsandfertilisers.


Assessment

National 4 Chemistry


National 5 Chemistry



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COMPUTING SCIENCE NATIONAL 4 & 5MATHEMATICS & TECHNOLOGIES

NATIONAL 4 & 5

Thepracticalsideofcomputingcanbeseeneverywhere,nowadays,practicallyeveryoneisacomputeruser,andmanypeopleareevencomputerprogrammers.

Thiscoursewillprovidestudentswithbasiclevelprogrammingandwillalsolookatinformationsystemsandcomputerhardware.

The course consists of three units:

Unit 1 Software Design and DevelopmentInthisunityouwillbeusingaprogramminglanguagetodesign,createandtestavarietyofcomputerprograms.Youwillalsolearnabouthowcomputersstoreinformationandhowprocessorsaredesigned.

Unit 2 Information System Design and DevelopmentIn this unit youwill be designing an creating a variety of information systemsincludingdatabases,networksandwebsitesandstudyingthecomputerhardwareandsoftwarewhichareneededtomakethemsafe,secureandeasytouse.

Unit 3 Practical AssignmentIn this unit youwillwork on a value added assessment forNational 4 and anassignment task forNational5usingtheskillsyouhavegained in thefirst twounits.ThereisalsoanexternalquestionpaperatNational5assessedbytheSQA.


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DESIGN & MANUFACTURE HIGHER MATHEMATICS & TECHNOLOGIESThiscourseoffersstudentstheopportunitytostudythedesignprocesstoamuchgreaterdepth.Itprovideslearnerswiththeadvancedskillsrequiredtoexploreaproblemandcreateadesignbriefandspecification.Thecoursebuildson theNational5DesignandManufacturecourseandallowsstudentstheopportunitytofullyexplorethefactorssurroundingthedesignbriefandspecification,toprovideaneffectivesolutiontotheproblemsbeingexplored.DesignandManufactureisnotapracticalcourseathigherlevelalthoughstudentsareexpectedtoexploreallthemanufacturingtechniquesandapplytheseprocessesintheirdesigndecisions.

DesignandManufactureincludesthefollowingunits:

Unit 1 - Design Unit 2 - Materials and Manufacturing


Unit assessment AllUnitsareinternallyassessedbyyourteacher.

Course assessment

Thiswillbeassessedthroughacombinationofanassignmentandanexternalquestionpaperandwillaskthestudenttodrawon,extend,andapplythemoreadvanceddesignskillsandknowledgetheyhavedevelopedduringtheCourse.


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DESIGN & MANUFACTURE NATIONAL 5MATHEMATICS & TECHNOLOGIES

National 5

The Course provides a broad practical introduction to design, materials andmanufacturingprocesses.Itprovidesopportunitiesforlearnerstogainskillsinboth designing and in communicating design proposals. It allows learners toexplorethepropertiesandusesofmaterials,andtomakemodelsandprototypesof products. The Course allows learners to consider the various factors thatimpactonaproduct’sdesign.Itwillconsiderthelifecycleofaproductfromitsinceptionthroughdesign,manufactureanduse.Itallowsthemtoconsiderhowtechnologieshaveimpactedontheworldofthedesignerandonmanufacturing.

Design and Manufacture includes the following units:

Unit 1 - Design Unit 2 - Materials and Manufacturing


Unit assessment AllUnitsareinternallyassessedbyyourteacher.

Course assessment Thiswillbeassessedthroughacombinationofanassignmentandanexternalquestionpaperandwillaskthestudenttodrawon,extend,andapplytheskillsandknowledgetheyhavedevelopedduringtheCourse.


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DRAMA HIGHER / NPAEXPRESSIVE ARTS

Course RequirementsAnyonewishingtostudythiscourseshouldhaveNational5DramaorbestudyingtowardsNational5Englishorequivalent.

Skills for Learning, skills for life, skills for workLiteracy:1.3ListeningandtalkingHealthandwellbeing:3.1PersonallearningEmployability,enterpriseandcitizenship:4.3WorkingwithothersThinkingskills:5.3Applying,5.4Analysingandevaluating,5.5Creating

What you will study on the courseYouwillstudyallaspectsofdrama,andwillspecialiseinactingORdesign(propsorcostumeorlightsorsoundorhairandmake-up)ORdirecting.Thereare2units;DramaSkillsandDramaProductionskillsaswellasCoursecomponentsofwrittenandpracticalexams.Youwilllearnto:

• respondtostimuli,includingtext,whencreatingdrama• workwithotherstoshareandusedramaideas• developknowledgeandunderstandingofsocialandculturalinfluenceswhen

creating drama• exploredramaform,structure,genreandstyle• gainknowledgeandunderstandingofcomplexproductionskills• applycomplexdramaandproductionskillswhenpresenting• applyevaluativeskillswithinthecreativeprocess• analysetextandliveperformance

Learning and Teaching Approaches UsedThistakesmanyforms,fromteacherledinformationsessionstopair,smallgroup,largegroupimprovisationanddiscussions.ResearchingandsourcinginformationintheProductionSkillsunitmayrequiretheuseofICTandtheinternet.Studentsarerequiredtovisitlivetheatreperformances.

Homework PolicyStudentswillberequiredto:Keepunitbookletsuptodate.Writeessaysonthetextstudiedandliveperformances.Learnlines/writeupcuesheetsanddesigns/blocktextfordirecting.

AssessmentThe course is assessed by a combination of internal and external assessment.TheexternalcourseassessmentwillcompriseaQuestionPaperandaPracticalExamination.ThepracticalexaminationwillbeasanactorORdesignerORdirector.CandidatesmustalsowriteaPreparationforPerformancefortheexaminertoreadontheexaminationday.(60%oftheoverallgrade).Thequestionpapercomprisesof2essays,oneonatextandoneonaliveperformance.(40%oftheoverallgrade).

Progression RoutesSuccessfulcompletionofthiscoursemayleadto:

• ProgressiontoNationalCoursesandtootherSQAqualificationsinrelatedfields

Career OpportunitiesAnyjobthatrequiresyoutoworkwithandspeaktootherswillbenefitfromhavingstudieddrama.


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DRAMA NATIONAL 5 EXPRESSIVE ARTS

Course RequirementsAnyonewishingtostudythiscourseshouldhaveakeeninterest inthesubjectandshouldspeaktothecourseteacher.

SkillsforLearning,skillsforlife,skillsforworkLiteracy:1.3ListeningandtalkingHealthandwellbeing:3.1PersonallearningEmployability,enterpriseandcitizenship:4.3WorkingwithothersThinkingskills:5.3Applying,5.4Analysingandevaluating,5.5Creating

What you will study on the courseYouwillstudyallaspectsofdrama,andwillspecialiseinactingORdesign(propsorcostumeorlightsorsoundorhairandmake-up).Thereare2units;DramaSkillsandDramaProductionskillsaswellasCoursecomponentsofwrittenandpracticalexams.

You will learn to: • respondtostimuli,includingtext,whencreatingdrama• workwithotherstoshareandusedramaideas• developknowledgeandunderstandingofsocialandculturalinfluences

whencreatingdrama• exploredramaform,structure,genreandstyle• gainknowledgeandunderstandingofarangeofproductionskills• usearangeofdramaandproductionskillswhenpresenting• applyevaluativeskillswithinthecreativeprocess

Learning and Teaching Approaches UsedThistakesmanyforms,fromteacherledinformationsessionstopair,smallgroup,largegroupimprovisationanddiscussions.ResearchingandsourcinginformationintheProductionSkillsunitmayrequiretheuseofICTandtheinternet.Studentsarerequiredtovisitlivetheatreperformances.

Homework PolicyStudentswillberequiredto:Keepassessmentsheetsuptodate.Learnlines/writeupcuesheetsanddesigns/blocktextfordirecting

AssessmentThecourse isassessedbyacombinationof internalandexternalassessment.TheexternalcourseassessmentwillcompriseaQuestionPaperandaPracticalExamination.ThepracticalexaminationwillbeasanactorORdesigner.CandidatesmustalsowriteaPreparationforPerformancefortheexaminertoreadontheexaminationday.(60%oftheoverallgrade).Thequestionpapercomprisesof10marksonaplaystudiedintheunitsand30marksonaresponsetostimulus.(40%oftheoverallgrade)

Progression RoutesSuccessfulcompletionofthiscoursemayleadto:

• ProgressiontoNationalCoursesandtootherSQAqualificationsinrelatedfields

Career OpportunitiesAnyjobthatrequiresyoutoworkwithandspeaktootherswillbenefitfromhavingstudieddrama.


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EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE SKILLS FOR WORK HEALTH & WELLBEING

The emphasis of thisCourse is to help candidates prepare forworking in theearly education and childcare sector and to develop employability skills. TheCourseisdesignedasanintroductiontoearlyeducationandchildcareandgivescandidatesknowledgeandunderstandingoftheskillsandresponsibilitiesneededforworkinginthesector.Thefourunitscoveredare:

• ChildDevelopmentandHealth• PlayinEarlyEducationandChildcare• WorkinginEarlyEducationandChildcare• FirstAid

Assessment: The assessment for the course is continuous throughout the year completingNABsandbuildingupofaportfolioofworkandevidence.EntryLevels:Intermediate1EarlyEducationandChildcareSkillsForWorkEnglishNational5


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ENGLISH HIGHER LANGUAGES

2 units:

1 English:AnalysisandEvaluation2 English:CreationandProduction

TheAddedValueatHighercomesfromthecourseassessment.

1 English: Analysis and Evaluation

Outcome 1

Understand,analyseandevaluatedetailedandcomplexwrittentextsby:

• Purposeandaudience• Mainideaandsupportingdetails• Explainmeaningandeffect

Outcome 2

Understand,analyseandevaluatedetailedandcomplexspokenlanguageby:• Purposeandaudience• Mainideaandsupportingdetails• Explainmeaningandeffect

2 English: Creation and Production

Outcome 1

Createandproducedetailedandcomplexwrittentextsby(500words):

• Ideas,content,formatandstructureappropriatetopurposeandaudience• Languagechoiceandtechnicalaccuracy• Communicatingmeaningatfirstreading

Outcome 2

Takepartindetailedandcomplexspokeninteractionsby:

• Ideas,content,formatandstructureappropriatetopurposeandaudience• Languagechoice• Communicatingmeaningatfirsthearing• Non-verbalcommunication


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ENGLISH NATIONAL 4 & 5LANGUAGES

Beingabletoread,speakandwritewellinEnglishisthekeytosuccessinmanyaspectsoflifeandwork.SkillsinEnglishareimportantinmanyschoolorcollegesubjects, and essential in many occupations. Courses and qualifications inEnglishprovideindividualswithpurposefulreading,writing,talkingandlistening.Theseactivitieswillenablestudentstoimproveandextendtheircommunicationskills.ItwillalsohelpthemtoenjoytheEnglishLanguageinprose,poetry,dramaandmedia.

National 4 & 5 Each of these courses has three units:

Unit 1 - Analysis and Evaluation Inthisunityouwillanalyseavarietyoftexts,includingbothfictionandnon-fiction.

Unit 2 - Creation and ProductionInthisunityouwillcreatetextsindifferentstylesandhavetheopportunitytotakepartinindividualandgrouptalks.

Unit 3 - LiteracyInthisunityouwillexplorelanguageanditsusesthroughreading,writing,listeningandtalkingactivities.

Also, each course has an Added Value unit:

National 4Youwill completeaproject thatwill allowyou todisplayyour reading,writing,listeningandtalkingskillsthatyouhavedeveloped.

National 5YouwillhaveexamsinMay,focusingonyourreadingandwritingskills.


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FRENCH NATIONAL 4 & 5LANGUAGES

Learning a second language is a skill for life and a skill for work. Employersvaluea languageasan indicatorofgoodstudyskills,good interpersonalskillsandtransferableskillsforwork.Theaimofthiscourseistoprovidepupilswiththeopportunitytodeveloptheirreading,writing,talkingandlisteningskillsintheFrench language. Pupilscoveraspectsof theseskillsacrossabroadrangeofcontextssuchaslifestyle,educationandwork.

National 4 & 5 Unit 1 - Understanding LanguageInthisunityouwilldisplayyourskillsinFrenchbyshowingyourunderstandingofwrittenandspokentextswithinthecontextsofsociety,learning,employabilityandculture.

Unit 2 - Using LanguageInthisunityouwilldisplayyourskillsinFrenchbyspeakingandwritinginFrenchwithinthecontextsofsociety,learning,employabilityandculture.

Also,eachcoursehasanAddedValueunit:

National 4Youwill completeaproject thatwill allowyou todisplayyour reading,writing,listeningandtalkingskillswhichyouhavedevelopedinFrench.

National 5YouwillhaveexamsinMay,focusingonyourreading,writing,listeningandtalkingskills.


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GEOGRAPHY HIGHER SOCIAL SUBJECTS

InstudyingGeographyyoulearnhowhumanbeingsdealwiththesurroundingsinwhichtheyliveindifferentpartsoftheworld.Thecourseprovidesyouwithvaluablegeneralknowledgeandhelpstoprepareyouforworkandcontinuededucation.Theskillsandknowledgewhichyougainwillhelpyoutounderstandmanyissuesofimportanceintheworldtodayandtoformyourownopinionsaboutthem.

What does the course involve

There are four main areas of study:

Unit 1 - PhysicalEnvironments-Hydrosphere,biosphere,lithosphereatmosphere.

Unit 2 - HumanEnvironments-population,rural,population

Unit 3 - GlobalIssues-development&Healthandriverbasinmanagement

Unit 4 - Skills-AVU

Added Value UnitHerepupilshaveanopportunitytochooseoneareaofthecoursewhichtheyfindparticularlyinterestingandcompletetheirownresearchandreport.

Youwillworkonyourownandwithotherstoinvestigateanddrawconclusionsabouttoday‘sworld.FieldworkiscurrentlypartofthiscoursewithvisitstoTheWaterofLeithVisitorCentreandcentralEdinburgh.Themesandissuesareexplainedbyusingexamplesfromaroundtheworld.


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GEOGRAPHY: NATIONAL 4 & 5 SOCIAL SUBJECTS

InstudyingGeographyyoulearnhowhumanbeingsdealwiththesurroundingsinwhichtheyliveindifferentpartsoftheworld.Thecourseprovidesyouwithvaluablegeneralknowledgeandhelpstoprepareyouforworkandcontinuededucation.Theskillsandknowledgewhichyougainwillhelpyoutounderstandmanyissuesofimportanceintheworldtodayandtoformyourownopinionsaboutthem.


There are four main areas of study:

Unit 1 - PhysicalEnvironments-weather,landscapes(limestoneareasandRivers)

Unit 2 - HumanEnvironments-population,urbanandfarming.

Unit 3 - Global Issues - development & Health and environmental hazards(earthquakes,volcanoesandtropicalstorms)

Unit 4 - Skills-thisincludesmapskills,researchskills(includingfieldwork)andnumeracyskills

Added Value UnitHerepupilshaveanopportunitytochooseoneareaofthecoursewhichtheyfindparticularlyinterestingandcompletetheirownresearchandreport.

Youwillworkonyourownandwithotherstoinvestigateanddrawconclusionsabouttoday‘sworld.FieldworkiscurrentlypartofthiscoursewithvisitstoTheWaterofLeithVisitorCentre.

Themesandissuesareexplainedbyusingexamplesfromaroundtheworld.


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HISTORY HIGHER SOCIAL SUBJECTSHistory is thestudyofpasteventsandsocieties. Aswellasgivingyouusefulgeneralknowledgeaboutthepast,Historyhelpsyoutounderstandtheworldweliveinandformopinionsaboutissuesyoureadaboutinnewspapersorseeontelevision.


Historical Study: Scottish• TheMigrationofScots• TheexperienceofimmigrantsinScotland• TheimpactofScotsemigrantsontheEmpire• TheeffectsofmigrationandempireonScotland,to1939.• Dividedsociety,poverty,housing,politics• LiberalReforms1906-1914• SocialimpactofWorldWar2inBritain• Labourreforms:theWelfareState1945-51

Unit 3 - Historical Study: European and World Free at Last? Race Relations 1919 - 1968

• the‘opendoor’policyandimmigrationto1928• separatebutequal,to1939• CivilRightscampaigns,1945-64• theghettosandblackAmericanRadicalisim

Added Value Unit

Herepupilshaveanopportunitytochooseoneareaofthecoursewhichtheyfindparticularlyinterestingandcompletetheirownresearchandreport.

Youwill learn how to use a variety of information resources such as libraries,documents, photographs, early maps and computer databases. By studyingevidence from the chosen period, you will develop an understanding of theproblemsofthetimeandbeabletodiscussanddebatetheseissues.Youwillalsodevelopavarietyofuseful lifeskillswhichwill helpyouwithyourHistorycourseworkandbeyond.


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HISTORY NATIONAL 4 SOCIAL SUBJECTS

History is the studyofpast eventsandsocieties.Aswell asgiving youusefulgeneralknowledgeaboutthepast.Historyhelpsyoutounderstandtheworldweliveinandformopinionsaboutissuesyoureadaboutinnewspapersorseeontelevision.

What does the course involveThecourseismadeofthreemainunits:

Unit 1 – Historical Study: Scottish Migration and Empire, 1830 – 1939

• ImmigrationtoScotland1830s–1939• ExperienceofimmigrantstoScotland1880s–1939• Scottishemigration,1830s–1939• ExperienceofScotsabroad,1830s–1939

Unit 2 – Historical Study: British Changing Britain, 1769-1900

• Healthandhousing• Industry–textilefactoriesandcoalmines• Transport–canalsandrailways• Pressurefordemocraticreformupto1867

Unit 3 – Historical Study: European and WorldFree at last? Civil Rights in the USA, 1918-1968

• The‘OpenDoor’policyandimmigration,to1928• ‘Separatebutequal’,to1939• CivilRightscampaigns,1945-64• TheghettosandblackAmericansradicalisation

Added Value Unit


Youwill learn how to use a variety of information resources such as libraries,documents, photographs, early maps and computer databases. By studyingevidence from the chosen period, you will develop an understanding of thedevelopanunderstandingoftheproblemsofthetimeandbeabletodiscussanddebatetheseissues.YouwilldevelopavarietyofusefullifeskillswhichwillhelpyouwithyourHistorycourseworkandbeyond.


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HISTORY NATIONAL 5 SOCIAL SUBJECTS

History is thestudyofpasteventsandsocieties. Aswellasgivingyouusefulgeneralknowledgeaboutthepast,Historyhelpsyoutounderstandtheworldweliveinandformopinionsaboutissuesyoureadaboutinnewspapersorseeontelevision.


The course is made up of three main units:

Historical Study: Scottish• TheMigrationofScots• TheexperienceofimmigrantsinScotland• TheimpactofScotsemigrantsontheEmpire• TheeffectsofmigrationandempireonScotland,to1939.• SocialimpactofWorldWar2inBritain• Labourreforms:theWelfareState1945-51.

Unit 3 - Historical Study: European and World Free at Last? Race Relations 1919 - 1968

• the‘opendoor’policyandimmigrationto1928• separatebutequal,to1939• CivilRightscampaigns,1945-64• theghettosandblackAmericanRadicalisim.

Added Value Unit


Youwill learn how to use a variety of information resources such as libraries,documents, photographs, early maps and computer databases. By studyingevidence from the chosen period, you will develop an understanding of theproblemsofthetimeandbeabletodiscussanddebatetheseissues.Youwillalsodevelopavarietyofuseful lifeskillswhichwill helpyouwithyourHistorycourseworkandbeyond.


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HOSPITALITY: BASIC COOKERY NATIONAL 4 & 5HEALTH & WELLBEING

Basic Cookery

In this course, and its component units, there will be an emphasis on skillsdevelopmentandtheapplicationofthoseskillsinanemploymentsetting.

National4/5Enablespupilsto:

Cookery Skills, Techniques and Processes

• demonstratearangeofcookeryskills,foodpreparationtechniquesandcookeryprocesses when following recipes

Understanding and Using Ingredients

• selectanduseingredientstoproduceandgarnishordecoratedishes• develop an understanding of the characteristics of ingredients and an

awareness of their sustainability • developanunderstandingof current dietary advice relating to theuseof

ingredients

Organisational Skills for Cooking

• planandproducemealsforpresentationandservice• worksafelyandhygienically• plan,organiseanduseefficianttimemanagementtoproucearangeofdishes

ADDED VALUE UNIT

National 4

• Practicalexaminationconsistingofplanningandpreparingatwocoursemealwithin a given time frame

National 5

• Practicalexaminationconsistingofplanningandpreparinga threecoursemeal within a given time frame


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HOSPITALITY: PRACTICAL CAKE CRAFT NATIONAL 4 & 5HEALTH & WELLBEING

(S5/S6 ONLY) Practical Cake Craft

In this Course, and its component units, there will be an emphasis on skills development in baking.

Itenableslearnerstodevelopanddemonstratehighlyimaginativetechniquesintheproductionofcakesandotherbakeditems.Thecourselaysfoundationsforlifelonglearning.

National 5

Enableslearnersto:

Unit 1 - Cake Baking

• producearangeofcakesandotherbakeditems• worksafelyandhygienically• workonorganisationalskillsandtimemanagement• gainknowledgeoftrendsintheproductionofcakesandotherbakeditems• raiseawarenessofthehealthimpactofdifferentingredientsusedincake

production

Unit 2 - Cake Finishing

• creativelyapplyfinishingtechniquestoarangeofcakesandotherbakeditems

• usespecialisttoolsandequipmentwithdexterityandprecisioninroutineandfamiliartasks

• developtheabilitytoevaluatebothaproductandaprocess• worksafelyandhygienically

ADDED VALUE UNIT

National 5

Theunitwillrequirelearnerstodemonstratetheirknowledgeandunderstandingrelatedtocakebakingandcakefinishingandtoapplytheirskillsintheproductionofcakesorotherbakeditems,including;

• interpretingadesignbrief• carryingoutapracticalactivitytomeettherequirementsofadesignbrief• Productionofafinalcakepiecedemonstratingallskillsandtechniques

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MATHEMATICS HIGHER MATHEMATICS & TECHNOLOGIES

Entry: National 5 pass at A/B grade

TheHigherMathematicsCourse enables learners to select and apply straightforwardmathematicalskillsinavarietyofmathematicalandreal-lifesituations.Learnersinterpret,communicateandmanageinformationinmathematicalform.

The course is made up of 4 units as detailed in the table below:

Unit 1: Expressions and Formulae

Unit 2: Relationships and Calculus

Unit 3: ApplicationsUnit 4: Course assessment (external exam)

As a rough guide, HigherMaths studentswill need to spend approximately 4hoursstudyingathomeoratstudysupportperweektoprovidethemselveswiththebestchanceofpassingthecourse.

Assessment

TogainanoverallawardatHigheryoumustpassalloftheunitsaswellastheexternalcourseassessmentassessedbytheSQA.

Bothnoncalculatorandcalculatorworkareassessedinthefinalexam.

Progression

AHMathematics,Universitycourses.


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MATHEMATICS NATIONAL 3 MATHEMATICS & TECHNOLOGIES

Mathematicsequipsuswithmanyoftheskillsrequiredforlife,learningandwork.

LearningMathematicsdevelopslogicalreasoning,analysis,problemsolvingskills,creativityandtheabilitytothinkinabstractways.

Mostemployerswillalso requireyou tohaveabasic levelofunderstanding inMathematicsanditisoftennecessaryforentryintoCollegeatNational4levelandUniversitycoursesatNational5andatHigherlevel.

AqualificationinMathsisanexcellentachievementwhichcouldopenupmanyopportunitiessuchas:-

Animator – Making Cartoons, Special Effects Director, Computer Scientist,ComputerGamesDesignerForensicScientist,Astronaut,Crytanalyst,Statistician,Architect,Doctor,FashionDesigner,AstronomerScienceJournalist,Meteorologist,EnvironmentalConsultant,Stockbroker,InteriorDesigner,CarDesignerPoliticalScientist,PetroleumEngineer,AeronauticalEngineer

National 3 Lifeskills

ThiscourseenableslearnerstoacquireMathsandnumberskillsandapplytheminavarietyofreal-lifesituations.

Italsowillenablethemtointerpretandusetheresultsofcalculations,measurementsanddatatomakeinformeddecisions.

Eachcourseismadeupof3unitsasdetailedinthetablebelow:

National 3

Unit 1 - Managing Money and DataUnit 2 - Shape, Space and MeasureUnit 3 - Numeracy

Assessment

TogainanoverallawardatNational3youmustpasseachoftheabove3unitswhichareassessedinternallybyyourteacher.

ProgressionCollegecourse,National4numeracy


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MATHEMATICS NATIONAL 4 & 5 MATHEMATICS & TECHNOLOGIES

Entry - to have experience of 3rd level CfE outcomes.

TheNational4MathematicsCourseenableslearnerstoselectandapplystraightforwardmathematicalskillsinavarietyofmathematicalandreal-lifesituations.Learnersinterpret,communicateandmanageinformationinmathematicalform.

Thecourseismadeupof4unitsasdetailedinthetablebelow:

National 4 Unit 1 - Mathematical Expressions and Formulae Unit 2 - Mathematical Relationships Unit 3 - Numeracy Unit 4 - Maths test (added Value unit)

Assessment

TogainanoverallawardatNational4youmustpasseachoftheabove4unitswhichareassessedinternallybyyourteacher

Progression

Collegecourses,National5numeracyorNational5Maths.

National 5

Entry - To pass National 4 units/ AVU and the National 5 entrance exam.

TheNational5MathematicsCourseenableslearnerstoselectandapplystraightforwardmathematicalskillsinavarietyofmathematicalandreal-lifesituations.Learnersinterpret,communicateandmanageinformationinmathematicalform.

The course is made up of 4 units as detailed in the table below:

Unit 1 - Mathematical Expressions and FormulaeUnit 2 - Mathematical RelationshipsUnit 3 - Mathematical ApplicationsUnit 4 - Course assessment (SQA exam)


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MEDIA HIGHER LANGUAGES

2 units:1. AnalysingMediaContent2. CreatingMediaContent

TheAddedValueinNat5comesfromthecourseassessment.

1. Analysing Media Content

Outcome 1

Carryoutdetailed and complexanalysisofmediacontentby:

• Identifyingandexplainingmediacontentindetail• Identifyingandexplainingmediacontextsindetail• Explainingtherelationshipbetweenmediacontentandcontextindetail• Analysingtheroleofmedia• Applyingknowledgeandunderstandingoftherelevantkeyaspectsofme-

dia literacy

2. Creating Media Content

Outcome 1

Createdetailed and complex media content by:

• Planning&developingdetailedideasinresponsetoanegotiatedbrief• Applyingsustainedproductionskillsappropriatetothemediacontentand

context• Evaluatingtheproductionprocessindetail• Applyingdetailedknowledgeandunderstandingofrelevantkeyaspectsof

media literacy


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MEDIA NATIONAL 5LANGUAGES

MediaStudiesexaminesthecentralroleplayedinthemodernworldbythemedia.ItlooksathowthemediaaffectsocietyatalllevelsPupilswillanalyseavarietyofmediatexts,includingfictionandnon-fiction.Theywillalsoacquireskillsinusingmediatechnology.

NATIONAL 5 2 units:

1 Analysing Media Content2 Creating Media Content

TheAddedValueinNat5comesfromthecourseassessment.

1 Analysing Media ContentOutcome Carryoutdetailedanalysisofmediacontentby:

• Identifyingandexplainingmediacontentindetail• Identifyingandexplainingmediacontextsindetail• Explainingtherelationshipbetweenmediacontentandcontext• Identifyingandexplainingtheroleofmedia• Applyingknowledgeandunderstandingoftherelevantkeyaspectsofmedia

literacy

2 Creating Media ContentOutcome 1Createdetailedmediacontentby:

• Planninganddevelopingideasinresponsetoanegotiatedbrief• Applyingproductionskillsappropriatetothemediacontentandcontext• Evaluatingtheproductionprocess• Applyingdetailedknowledgeandunderstandingofrelevantkeyaspectsof

media literacy


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MODERN STUDIES HIGHER SOCIAL SUBJECTS ModernStudiesisthestudyofsocial,politicalandeconomicissuesatthelocal,nationalandinternationallevel.Itisasubjectthatprovidesyouwithagreatdealofusefulgeneralknowledge.ItgivesyouunderstandingofeventsandsituationsinBritainandtheworldtoday.Thecoursehelpsyoutoexamineevidence,debateissuesandformyourownopinions.Theseareskillsthatwillbeusefulinmanyaspectsofyourlife.


The course is made up of three main Units:

Unit 1 - Democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom

Learnerswill develop a knowledge and understanding of themain institutionsand organisations which make up political life, how they are informed aspoliticalcitizens,howtheycanparticipate inademocracyand their rightsandresponsibilities.

Unit 2 - Social Issues in the United Kingdom

LearnerswillfocusonCrimeandtheLawintheUKdevelopingaknowledgeandunderstanding of the causes of crime, the impact of crime on individuals andsocietyandtheroleof individuals,thepolice,thelegalsystemandthestateintacklingcrime.

Unit 3 - International Issues

Learnerswill focuson theUSAdevelopingaknowledgeandunderstandingofits political system and socio-economic inequalities such as crime, housing,education,health,povertyandunemployment. Assignment


As the course progresses, you will develop the ability to detect bias andexaggeration, make comparisons, draw conclusions and make and justifydecisions.

You learn how newspapers, television and social media can influence publicopinionandhowmoderntechnologyisaffectingpeopleslives.


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MODERN STUDIES NATIONAL 4 & 5 SOCIAL SUBJECTS ModernStudiesisthestudyofsocial,politicalandeconomicissuesatthelocal,nationalandinternationallevel.Itisasubjectthatprovidesyouwithagreatdealofusefulgeneralknowledge.ItgivesyouunderstandingofeventsandsituationsinBritainandtheworldtoday.Thecoursehelpsyoutoexamineevidence,debateissuesandformyourownopinions.Theseareskillsthatwillbeusefulinmanyaspectsofyourlife.Whatdoesthecourseinvolve?

The course is made up of three main Units:

Unit 1 - Democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom

Learnerswill develop a knowledge and understanding of themain institutionsand organisations which make up political life, how they are informed aspoliticalcitizens,howtheycanparticipate inademocracyand their rightsandresponsibilities.

Unit 2 - Social Issues in the United Kingdom

LearnerswillfocusonCrimeandtheLawintheUKdevelopingaknowledgeandunderstanding of the causes of crime, the impact of crime on individuals andsocietyandtheroleof individuals,thepolice,thelegalsystemandthestateintacklingcrime.

Unit 3 - International Issues

Learnerswill focuson theUSAdevelopingaknowledgeandunderstandingofits political system and socio-economic inequalities such as crime, housing,education,health,povertyandunemployment.

Assignment


As the course progresses, you will develop the ability to detect bias andexaggeration, make comparisons, draw conclusions and make and justifydecisions.You learn how newspapers, television and social media can influence publicopinionandhowmoderntechnologyisaffectingpeopleslives.


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MUSIC NATIONAL 4 & 5 / HIGHEREXPRESSIVE ARTS

Why MusicMusic isall aroundyou -onTV, radio,computergames,apps for yourcomputerorphone,inshops.Itinfluencesourmood,thewaywelive,andthewaywerelax.Playingan instrument isaskill for life,andcreatingyourownmusiccould leadtomany interestingcareers. Music is used in advertisingandall sortsofmedia. Itteaches skills such as playing in a band and practising independently,which arerelevanttomanyjobs.Whodoesn’twantanemployeewhohasgoodteam-workingskillsbutworksproductivelyon theirown,withgreat time-keepingskills, and theabilitytothinkcreatively?

NATIONAL 4 & 5Thesecourseshavethefollowingmandatoryunits.

PerformingLearnerswillperformmusicinvariousstylesontheirtwochoseninstruments.

TheAddedValueUnitatNational4isan8-minuteperformanceontwoinstruments,bothatGrade2orhigher.

Composing SkillsStudentslookatthemusicwrittenbyothercomposers,andcreateoriginalmusicinvariousstyles,usingtheconceptsandcompositionaltechniquesappropriatetotheirlevel.

Understanding MusicStudentslearnaboutandanalysedifferentstylesofmusicandhowtorecognisethestylesandtheirfeatures.Youwillalsolookathowstylesdevelopedandhowtheywereinfluencedbyoutsidefactors.

NATIONAL 4Togainanoverallcourseawardyoumustpassall3unitsandtheAddedValueUnit.Theyareinternallyassessedbyyourteacher,butnotgraded.

NATIONAL 5 AND HIGHERInaddition,thereisaperformanceexamontwoinstrumentsandalisteningexam,whicharemarkedexternallyandgradedforthecourseaward.AtNat5,themusicforbothinstrumentsmustbeatGrade3orhigher,andyoumustperformeightminutesofmusic,withaminimumof twominuteson second instrument. AtHigher, theminimumlevelisGrade4,andtheperformanceistwelveminutes,withaminimumof4minutesonsecondinstrument.Youmustundertaketopractiseoutwithclasstime,inordertodevelopyourmusicianshipskills.

Progression RoutesAdvancedHigherMusicDegreecoursesinMusicorthePerformingArtsHNDCourseatacollegesuchasStevensonCollegeorJewel&Esk

Career OpportunitiesItcanleadtoacareerinperformingorsoundengineering.Careersinclude:Musicjournalism BroadcastandmediaworkAdvertising Musicmanagement Education Musicproduction&soundengineeringCommunityWork


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PHYSICAL EDUCATIONNATIONAL 4/5, HIGHER & ADVANCED HIGHERHEALTH & WELLBEING

ThePhysicalEducationCourseallowslearnerstoassess,developandevaluatetheirpracticalperformance.

Entry Requirements Advanced Higher

• HigherPEAGrade• passinHigherEnglsh

What you will study on the course

ThisisapracticalbasedcoursewhereyouwillstudyTWOunits.

Performance SkillsThiswillinvolveyoubeingassessedinTWOpracticalactivitiestodemonstrateavarietyofcoreskills.AdvancedHigherwillbeassessedinONEpracticalactivity.

Factors Impacting on PerformanceThiswill involvean in-depthstudyofhowyoucan improveyourperformance.ThereareFOURareasthatyouwillinvestigate:

• Mental Factors • Emotional Factors• Social Factors • Physical Factors

Youwillberequiredtoinvestigateyourperformancetogainanunderstandingofwhatfactorsimpactyourperformanceandhowtoimprovethese.

Practical Assessment

National5,HigherandAdvancedHigherpupilswillberequiredtotakepartina“OneOffPerformance”intheirownchosenactivity.Thiswillbecompletedinschool,howevermaybecompletedataclub/eventoutofschoolinsomecircumstances.Alongwithawrittenelementtotheassessment,thiswillcounttowards60%ofthecandidates’finalgrade.AdvancedHigherpracticalperformanceisworth30%.

Written Assessment

National5candidateswillproduceaportfolioofworkwhichismarkedbytheSQAandisworth40%oftheirfinalmark.

Higher candidateswill complete a 90minute written examination to test theirknowledgeandunderstandingofFactorsImpactingonPerformance.Thistakesplaceduring the regularexaminationdietand isworth40%of thecandidates’finalgrade.

AdvancedHighercandidateswillcompleteapersonalprojectwhichismarkedbytheSQAandisworth70%oftheirfinalgrade.


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PHYSICS HIGHER SCIENCES

Scienceisvitaltoeverydaylifeandallowsustounderstand,investigateandshapetheworldinwhichwelive,andinfluenceitsfuture.Physicsconcepts,principlesandtheoriesaresetinarelevantcontext,bymakingreferencetoapplicationsofreal-worldsituations.

Togainanawardyoumustpass fourunitswhichare internallyassessedonapass/failbasisandqualityassuredbytheSQA.Ineachunityouwilldevelopknowledgeandskillsandtakepartinpracticaltasksrelatedtothetopic.

Unit 1 Our Dynamic UniverseStudyourcurrentunderstandingofthestructureoftheuniverse.

Unit 2 Particles and WavesInvestigatingfundamentalparticles,nuclearreactionsandthewavepropertiesofmatter.

Unit 3 ElectricityTakeadeeperlookatelectricityandinvestigateanintroductiontosemiconductors.

Unit 4 Researching PhysicsDevelop the essential skills for carrying out investigative scientific research inphysics,andthenapplytheseinthecontextofatopicalphysicsinvestigation.

Course Assessment

YoualsocompleteanAssignmenttaskworth20markswhichismarkedexternally.Thistakestheformatofaninvestigationintoarelevanttopic,withresearchandreportwrittenupundertimedconditions.Afinalexampaperworth100marksmustalsobecompleted.

HigherPhysicsisgradedAtoD.


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PHYSICS NATIONAL 4 & 5 SCIENCES

Scienceisvitaltoeverydaylifeandallowsustounderstand,investigateandshapetheworldinwhichwelive,andinfluenceitsfuture.Physicsisthestudyofmatterandenergyandhowtheyinteract.

Thesecourseshave4unitswhichmustbecompleted.Ineachunityouwilldevelopknowledgeandskillsandtakepartinpracticaltasksrelatedtothetopic.

Unit 1 - Electricity and EnergyYou will find out about electricity and its impact on society, electrical power,electromagnetismandenergyinmovingobjects.

Unit 2 - Waves and RadiationYouwill investigatehowwavesanddifferent typesofradiationtravel,andtheirimpactonsocietyandtheenvironment.

Unit 3 - Dynamics and SpaceYouwillbelearninghowstarsworkandhowscientistsareworkingtounderstandtheuniverse.


Assessment

National 4 Physics


National 5 Physics



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PRACTICAL WOODWORKING NATIONAL 4 & 5 MATHEMATICS & TECHNOLOGIES

Thispractical courseallows learners todevelopskills in readingdrawingsanddiagrams,measuringandmarkingout,aswellascutting,shapingandfinishingmaterials. Itallowsthemtolearnhowtoworkeffectivelyalongsideothersinasharedworkshopenvironment. Theskills that learnersacquirebysuccessfullycompletingthisCourse,willbevaluableforlearning,forlifeandfortheworldofwork,anditencourageslearnerstobecomesuccessful,responsibleandcreativeintheiruseoftechnologies.

Practical Woodworking includes the following units:

Unit 1 - Flat-frame Construction Unit 2 - Carcase Construction Unit 3 - Machining and Finishing

AddedValueUnit-makingafinishedproductfromwood(National4only)


Unitassessment.AllUnitsareinternallyassessedbyyourteacher.

Added Value Unit (National 4 only)

TheAddedValueUnitwill focusonchallengeandapplicationbycompletingapracticalactivitywhichinvolvesproducingafinishedproductinwoodtoagivenstandard.

Course assessment (National 5 only)

The learnerwilldrawon,extendandapplytheskillsandknowledgetheyhavedevelopedduringtheCourse.Thiswillbeassessedthroughapracticalactivitywhichinvolvesproducingafinishedproductinwoodtoagivenstandard.


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RELIGIOUS, MORAL & PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES (RMPS) HIGHER SOCIAL SUBJECTS

Thiscoursebuildsonthebroad,generalReligiousandMoralEducationstudiedbyallstudentsinS1-S3.Pupilswilllookatarangeofworldviewsbothreligiousand secular. Theywill be encouraged to express their own opinions and askquestionsabouttheworldaroundthem.

Thecourseconsidersquestionsasvariedas:

Whatisreincarnation?Shoulddoctorsbeallowedtohelppeopletodie?Whydopeoplesuffer?

RMPSencouragestoleranceandunderstanding, lookingforthegoodinothersandchallengingpupilstoconsidertheirownoutlookonlife.Pupilswhoenjoytalkingabouttheirownbeliefs,stretchingtheirunderstandingofworldviewsandrespectfullydisagreeingwithothersshouldconsiderthiscourse.

Unit 1 - World ReligionThe study of Hinduism, focusing on the main beliefs, values, practices andtraditionsandtheirrelevancetoday.

Unit 2 - Morality & BeliefWewillstudycontemporarymoralissuesarisingfromthetopic‘MedicineandtheHumanBody’suchaseuthanasiaandorgandonation.

Unit 3 - Religious & Philosophical QuestionsThestudyofreligious,philosophicalandscientificresponsestoquestionssuchas‘wheredoesevilcomefrom?’and‘ifGodexists,whydoesheletpeoplesuffer?’

Unit 4 - Assignment National4studentshaveanopportunitytochooseoneareaofthecoursewhichtheyfindparticularlyinterestingandcompletetheirownresearchandreport.


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RELIGIOUS, MORAL & PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES (RMPS) NATIONAL 3 & 4 SOCIAL SUBJECTS

Thiscoursebuildsonthebroad,generalReligiousandMoralEducationstudiedbyallstudentsinS1-S3.Pupilswilllookatarangeofworldviewsbothreligiousand secular. Theywill be encouraged to express their own opinions and askquestionsabouttheworldaroundthem.

Thecourseconsidersquestionsasvariedas:

Whatisreincarnation?Shoulddoctorsbeallowedtohelppeopletodie?Whydopeoplesuffer?

RMPSencouragestoleranceandunderstanding, lookingforthegoodinothersandchallengingpupilstoconsidertheirownoutlookonlife.Pupilswhoenjoytalkingabouttheirownbeliefs,stretchingtheirunderstandingofworldviewsandrespectfullydisagreeingwithothersshouldconsiderthiscourse.

Unit 1 - World ReligionThe study of Hinduism, focusing on the main beliefs, values, practices andtraditionsandtheirrelevancetoday.

Unit 2 - Morality & BeliefWewillstudycontemporarymoralissuesarisingfromthetopic‘MedicineandtheHumanBody’suchaseuthanasiaandorgandonation.

Unit 3 - Religious & Philosophical QuestionsThestudyofreligious,philosophicalandscientificresponsestoquestionssuchas‘wheredoesevilcomefrom?’and‘ifGodexists,whydoesheletpeoplesuffer?’

Unit 4 - Assignment National4studentshaveanopportunitytochooseoneareaofthecoursewhichtheyfindparticularlyinterestingandcompletetheirownresearchandreport.


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RELIGIOUS, MORAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES: NATIONAL 5SOCIAL SUBJECTS

ThiscoursebuildsontheCOREReligiousandMoralEducationofferedatWesterHailesEducationCentre.Pupilswilllookatarangeofworldviewsbothreligiousand secular. Theywill be encouraged to express their own opinions and askquestionsabouttheworldaroundthem.Thecourseconsidersquestionsasvariedas:

Whatmakeshumanbeingsunique?ShouldwebringbackCapitalPunishment?DoesGodexist?

RMPSencouragesaspiritoftoleranceandunderstanding,lookingforthegoodinothersandchallengingpupilstoconsidertheirownoutlookonlife.Pupilswhoenjoytalkingabouttheirownbeliefs,stretchingtheirunderstandingofworldviewsand respectfullydisagreeingwithothersshouldsignup for thiscourse.

Unit 1 - World Religion

Thestudyofoneof the followingworld religions focusingon themainbeliefs,values,practicesandtraditions.Buddhism,Christianity,Hinduism,Islam,JudaismorSikhism.

Unit 2 - Morality and Belief

Thestudyofacontemporarymoralquestion.Thiscouldbeselectedfrom:GlobalIssues,CrimeandPunishment,MedicalEthics,WarandPeace.

Unit 3 - Contemporary Religious Debates

Thestudyofreligious,philosophicalandscientificresponsestoquestionssuchas:Whataretheoriginsoftheuniverseandlifeonearth?Whyisthereevilintheworld?DoesGodExist?Arewefree?

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SPORT AND RECREATION SKILLS FOR WORK :HEALTH & WELLBEING

TheCourseprovidespupilswiththerelevantskillsandexperiencerequiredforworkinginthesport,recreationandleisureindustry.Pupilswillgainexperiencesourcinginformationaboutcareerpathways,assistingwithplanning,settingupanddeliveringactivitysessions;dealingeffectivelyandcourteouslywithclients.

Studentswillbecomefamiliarwithemergencyprocedures:assistingwithsettingup, dismantling and checking equipment and resources; helping to plan andreviewatrainingprogramme.TheCoursealsocovershealthandsafetylegislationandriskassessment.

The four Units covered are:

AssistwithaComponentofActivitySessionsEmploymentOpportunitiesintheSportandRecreationIndustryAssistwithFitnessProgrammingAssistwithDailyCentreDuties

Assessment

To achieve the Course award the candidatemust successfully achieve all theUnitswhichmakeuptheCourse.AssessmentacrosstheUnitsofthisCourseallowscandidatestodemonstrate:Technical knowledgeandskills in relation toworking ina sport and recreationsetting.

Planningfitnessprogrammesforclients,communicationandcustomercareskillsawarenessofrelevanthealthandsafetyandriskassessmentissues.

EachUnitwillbesupportedbyaNationalAssessmentBankitem(NAB)whichwillprovideanassessmentpackageandexemplifythenationalstandard.


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TRAVEL AND TOURISM NATIONAL 4 & 5 SOCIAL SUBJECTS

TravelandTourismdevelopstheskills,knowledgeandattitudesneededforworkinthetravelandtourismindustry.Thiscourseallowsyoutodeveloptheskillstobecomeaneffective job-seekerandemployee.Aswellasdevelopingtheskillsto deal effectively with all aspects of customer care and customer service intravelandtourism.PlusyouwilldeveloptheproductknowledgeandskillstodealeffectivelywithcustomerenquiriesinrelationtotravelandtourisminScotland,the rest of the United Kingdom andworldwide. Even if a career in travel andtourismisn’tforyou,thiscoursewillallowyoutodevelopkeyskillsdesiredbyallemployersaswellasprovidingyouwithagoodknowledgeandunderstandingofdifferentplacesacrosstheworld.As the course progresses youwill develop your self-confidence, employabilityskillsandabilitytorespondtotheneedsofothers.Studentswhoenjoylearningaboutdifferentcountriesandculturesaswellasdiscussingtheirownbeliefsandchallengingtheirownworldviewshouldconsiderthiscourse.

This course is made up of four main units:

Unit 1 – Customer ServiceLearnerswilldevelopadeeperunderstandingofcustomerserviceintravelandtourismandtodeveloppracticalcustomerserviceskillstomeetandexceedthedetailedneedsandrequirementsofcustomers.

Unit 2 – EmployabilityLearners are able to explorepotential career options in the travel and tourismindustry. It has been designed to enable learners to develop skills to becomeeffectivejobseekersandemployeesintravelandtourismindustries(plusmanyothers).

Unit 3 – ScotlandLearners will to develop their knowledge, in relation to travel and tourism inScotland,andtheskillsrequiredtomeettheneedsofcustomers.

Unit 4 – UK and WorldwideLearnersaregiventheopportunitytodeveloptheirknowledge,inrelationtotravelandtourismintheUKandtherestoftheworldandtheskillsrequiredtomeettheneedsofcustomers.


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ART PORTFOLIO FOR CREATIVE & VISUAL LEARNERS Expressive Arts - Wider Achievement A

Level(s) offered

PreparationforpracticalunitsN4-AHArt&DesignfoliopreparationforFurtherandHigherEducationorJobapplication.

Content/Unit

Thispurelypracticalcoursewilllookattherequirementsandskillstoenableyoutogainconfidenceinyourpracticalskills.

Youwillworkonyourspecialismthroughouttheyear(drawing,design,painting,observeddrawing),developinganexcitingrangeofworkinavarietyofmediaforyourpracticalfolio.ThisistosupportyourNational&Highercoursesortoprepareforfurtherandhighereducation.

The structure will be individually tailored to each student but predominatelyteacherledwithstudentchoiceofsubjectmatter.

Topics/content

Thesewillvaryfromstudenttostudentbuttheywillinclude:• Explorationofdrawingskills• Stretchingpaper• CareofMaterials• UseofdifferentMedia• Responsetoabrief• Developmentofideas• Preparationforpaintinginwatercolourandinimpasto• Framingandmountingofwork

Homework requirements

Asrequired

Special Requirements

TheirmaybeGallerytripsandavisittodegreeshows.

Progression

• StudentsmaybeabletoprogresstofullcertificationinNationalandSkillsforWorkCoursesFurtherEducation.


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DANCE LEADERSHealth and Wellbeing - Wider Achievement A

Level(s) offered

SCQFLevel5

Content/Unit

DanceLeadershipisdesignedasadevelopmentofleadershipskillsfromS3butpriorexperienceinleadershipcoursesarenotessential.Theaimistocontinuetodeveloppracticalleadershipskillsthroughdance.Pupilswilldevelopthetechnicaldanceskillstheyhavealreadyacquiredinavarietyofdancestylesandwillpracticearangeofskillstohelpdevelopleadership,suchastakingwarm-ups,teachinggroupsandworkingwithothers. Throughout the year therewill bea focusoncommunicationskillsrequiredtobeaneffectiveleader.

The course will be delivered by Wester Hailes Education Centre PhysicalEducationstaff.Theremaybesomeopportunitiesduringtheyeartoworkwithoutsideagenciesandthepossibilitytodeliverdancesessionstosomeofourlocalprimariesasthecourseprogresses.

Topics/content

• Developmentofdanceskillsinjazz,hip-hopandcontemporarydance.• Coachingandleadershipexperience• Buildingconfidenceinyoungdancers• Groupdynamicsandsocialskills• Developmentofchoreographyskills


Homeworkwillbeissuedasappropriateand/orrequired.


Pupils shouldhavean interest indanceand in leadershipandcoaching.Theyshouldbecommittedtoimprovingtheirpracticalperformanceaswellasworkingwithothers.

Ifstudentshavedanceshoes/danceclothing,thiswouldbepreferable.Otherwise,P.E.kitwillbeacceptable.

Progression

• National4and5PhysicalEducation• Extra-curricularsportingteams• Sportscluboutwiththeschool


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DRAMA-PRACTICALLY PERFECT IN EVERY WAYExpressive Arts - Wider Achievement A

Level(s) offered

PreparationforpracticalunitsN4-AHCreativeIndustriesPracticalskills(Ifthisisrunning?!)Audition/designfoliopreparationforFurtherandHigherEducation

Content/Units

Thispurelypracticalcoursewilllookattherequirementsandskillstoenableyoutogainconfidenceinyourpracticalskills.

Youwillworkonyourspecialismthroughouttheyear (acting,design,directing,dancing ormarketing), developing a robust folio to support yourNational andSkillsforWorkcoursesortoprepareforfurtherandhighereducation.

Thestructurewillbeworkshopbased,predominatelyteacherled.Youmaychoosetoleadworkshopsinyourchosenareatoasmallgroup.

Topics/content

Thesewillvarydependantonthespecialism,howevertheywillinclude

• Explorationoftext• Initialresponse• Developmentofideas• Preparationforperformance• Finalpresentation/performance


Asrequired


Theirmaybetheatretripsoutwiththeschoolday.

Progression

Studentsmaybeabletoprogressto:

• FullcertificationinNationalandSkillsforWorkCourses• ModernApprenticeships• FurtherEducation


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DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDSocial Subjects - Wider Achievement A

Level(s) offered

BronzeandSilver

Content/Units

Over the course of the year pupils will be working towards the Bronze Dukeof Edinburgh’s Award. Pupilswill be advised in their choice of activity for theVolunteering, Physical and Skill sections of the Award. These are completedoutwith the classroom, in the Pupil’s own time and require a regular weeklycommitmentoveranumberofmonths.

Further information can be found at www.dofe.org. Within school, however,studentswilllearnhowtouploadevidencetoeDofE–theonlinerecordkeepingsystem.ThemajorityoftimewillbespentintrainingfortheExpeditionsectionoftheAward.Ifpupilssuccessfullycompletethetrainingandapracticeexpeditionwhichwill lastfortwodaysandonenight,theywillthenundertakeaqualifyingexpeditionwhichwillbeassessedbyanassessorappointedbytheDofEoffice.

Topics/content

• Choosingappropriateactivities• Howtouseedofe• Practicalnavigation• Riskassessmentandmanagement• Firstaid• Campcraft(includingpitchingtents)• Navigationandrouteplanning• Healthandsafetyintheoutdoors• Expeditionfoodandcookingusingatrangiastove


Pupilswillberequiredtoworkonallsectionsoftheaward(viaedofeprofile)intheirowntime.

Progression

DukeofEdinburghSilverandGoldAwards


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ENGLISH / PEHWB/Languages - Wider Achievement A

Level(s) offered

PracticalPEcertificatedtoHigher,LiteracyoutcomescertificatedtoNational5.

Content/Units

ThecourseisacombinedopportunityforstudentstoattainNational4andNational5LiteracyoutcomestoaddvaluetoexistingEnglishawardswhilealsoofferingcertificatedPracticalPerformancePE.BoththeLiteracyandPEunitswillbeofferedtogetherbyEnglishandPEsubjectspecialistsofferingacombinedapproach.Pupilswillhavethechoiceofphysicalactivitiestoaccommodategirlsandboysandtheirrespectivestrengthsinpracticalperformance.ThispracticalperformanceelementwouldsupportstudentsundertakingNational5andHigherPE.TheLiteracyAwardwould tie in to theirchosenperformanceandwould focuson analysing and evaluating sports commentary, print journalism and sportdocumentary. The Literacy Award would support the skills of analysis andevaluationrequiredatHigher.

Topics/content

Literacy Award - National 4 and National 5

UnitAssessmentsinCreation&Production,Analysing&Evaluating,AddedValueUnit.

Physical Education Award - National 3-5 and Higher

• UnitAssessmentsinperformanceactivitiesincluding:• Managingemotionsinperformance• Grossandfineskillexecution• Cooperatingandcompeting-developingincreasedawarenessofsocial

factorsthatimpactonperformance.• Skillimprovementplanning• Mentalfactorsthatimpactonperformance


Weeklyactivitydiary.


The opportunity to look at effective nutrition would be negotiated with the HWB Faculty. There must be an interest in practical performance and a willingness to undertakelinkedLiteracytasks.StudentswhorequirefurtherLiteracyinputbutforwhomaNational5pathway requires furthersupport.Studentswhohave takencertificatedPEbutrequirefurtherinputintopracticalperformance.

Progression

• National4,National5andHigherPE• National5English• Extracurricularsportsteam• Leadershipopportunitiestosupportsportsclubswithinschool


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GAMES DESIGNTechnologies - Wider Achievement A

Level(s) offered

National4/5andHigher

Content/Unit

TheNPAsinComputerGamesDevelopmentatSCQFlevels4,5and6introducelearnerstothegenres,trendsandemergingtechnologiesofthecomputergamesindustry. This suite of awards provides a foundation in techniques that areimportant to thesectorsuchasdigitalplanninganddesign,creationofmediaassets,anddevelopmentandtesting—whilealsodevelopingemployabilityskillsandCoreSkillsthroughenterpriseactivities.

TheNPAsare thefirst foundation levelqualificationstobeoffered incomputergamesdesign,productionanddevelopment.

Topics/content

• DigitalPlanningandDesign• CreationofMediaAssets• DevelopmentandTesting• EmployabilityandCoreSkillsthroughEnterpriseactivities.


Asappropriate.


• MinimumofpreviousComputingStudiesexperiencefromN4level.• MinimumofpreviousMathsstudiesexperiencefromN4level.

Progression

• Progressiontowardsthenextlevelofgamesdesign.• ProgressiontowardsacareerinComputerScienceandDigitalMedia.


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LEADERSHIP/SPORTS LEADERSHealth and Wellbeing - Wider Achievement A

Level(s) offered

LeadershipN4andN5SportsLeadersUKqualification

Content/Unit

Pupilswhoareinterestedinthiscoursewillbeabletodeveloptheir leadershipskillsincludingorganisation,planning,communicationandteamworkthroughthemediumofsport.Thecoursewillcoverhowtoplananddeliveractivitysessionsthataresafeandenjoyable.ThecoursewillalsoofferUCASpointsdependentonthelevelofapplicationandentryofthepupil.

Studentswhoareconsideringtakingthiscourseshouldhaveaninterestinsportandbewillingtodeveloptheirplanning,organisationalandcommunicationskillstobeaneffectiveleader.

Topics/content

• Developingleadershipskills• Plan,leadandevaluatesport/physicalactivitysessions• Assistinplanningandleadingasports/physicalactivityevent• Leadsport/physicalactivitysessionslinkedwiththecentre• Leadsport/activitysessionsinthecommunity




Pupilsshouldhaveaninterestinphysicalactivityanddevelopingtheirleadershipskills.

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MUSIC - PERFORMING SKILLSExpressive Arts - Wider Achievement A

Level(s) offered

PreparationforpracticalunitsN4-AH-ChancetoworkonperformingprogrammesN4,N5andHPerformingSkillsunitABRSM/TrinityMusicExaminations?

Content/Unit

Thispurelypracticalcoursewilllookattherequirementsandskillstoenableyoutogainconfidenceinyourpracticalperformanceskills.

Throughouttheyearyouwillworkonyouragreedprogrammedevelopingyourperforming skills (linked to the National requirements) while working on yourconfidence,stagepresenceandpresentingskills.

Youwillalsohavetheopportunitytoworktowardsothermusicexaminations.

Topics/content

• Decidingonanappropriateprogramme• Choosing2instruments• Performingskillsworkshops• Preparationforperformance• Finalpresentation/performance


Asrequired


Somepracticeoutwithschooltime.

Progression

Studentsmaybeabletoprogressto

• FullcertificationinNationalCourses• ABRSM/TrinityExaminations• ModernApprenticeships• FurtherEducation


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PSYCHOLOGYSocial Subjects & RMPS - Wider Achievement A

Level(s) offered

Nat5Units

Content/Unit

IndividualBehaviour(6SCQFpoints)SocialBehaviour(6SCQFpoints)Bothunitswilldevelopskills,knowledgeandunderstandingin:

• Theunderstandingofpsychologicalconcepts,theories,approachesandterminology.

• Applyingandusingknowledge.• Awarenessoftheroleofresearchinexplainingbehaviour.• Theselection,interpretationandorganisationofinformation.

Topics/content

Individual Behaviour will look at the topic Sleep and Dreams and investigatebiologicalapproachesincludinglookingatREMsleepandtheoriesofrestorativesleep.WewillalsolookatpsychologicalapproachessuchasFreudiantheoryandtheLittleHansexperiment.

SocialBehaviourunitwill beconcernedwith theoriesof social conformityandnon-conformityaswellasnon-verbalcommunication,forexamplebodylanguage,bodydecorationandfacialexpression.


Asappropriateandrequiredtoattainunitoutcomes.


Aninterestinsocialsubjects.ApassaNat4socialsubjectorNat5English.

Progression

Students could progress to Nat 5/Higher RMPS, History, Modern Studies orGeography.


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ART DIGITAL GRAPHICS PHOTOSHOPExpressive Arts - Wider Achievement B

Level(s) offered

Buildyourskillstomoveintothewordofimageediting

Content/Unit

• ComputerGraphicsPhotoshop• ComputerGraphicswillfocusondigitalcreativeprojectbasedworkand

enhancingvisualandcreativeliteracy.• ThroughpracticalworkyouwilllearntouseIpadssmartphonesanddesk-

topcomputerstoalterandmanipulateimages.• Youwillalsobeabletouseyourcreativityskillstorespondtoatopicde-

cidedonbytheclass.• Startlearningtouseoneoftheworldsbestandmostversatilecomputer

programs• Highskilllevelfunanduseful

Topics/content

DevelopingtheskillsPracticalComputerskills:Creating.Developing,designingwith traditionaldrawingskillsandusingdigitalphotography.ThisisaSkillsbasedelective.3projectsovertheyear.PickingupskillstousethebestgraphicsprogrammeintheworldLearntouseallthePhotoshoptoolstomakeyourimaginationcomealive

• Manipulateimages• Alterphotographs• Cleanupandrestoreoldphotographs• DesignyourownUnhappyBirthdaycardsandfanposters

Learnthein’sandout’softheworldsmostversatilecomputersoftwareanduseamazingtechniques.


Collectingimagessketchingideas.


Loveusingacomputerhaveanimagination.Weonlyhave12computersthatrunthesoftware.Sotheclasssixewillbelimitedto12.

Progression

Studentsmaybeabletoprogressto:

• SeniorPhaseArt&Design• Computer/ITLiteracytransferableskillsforadditiontoCVandfutureemployability


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CREATIVE INDUSTRIES SKILLS FOR WORKExpressive Arts - Wider Achievement B

Course OverviewThiscoursehasbeendesignedtoraiseawarenessoftheCreativeIndustriesintheUKwhichinclude:TV,film,radio,interactivemedia,animation,computergamesfacilities, photo imaging, publishing, advertising, fashion and textiles, design,literature,music,theatre(stagecrew,lights,soundetc.)performing(dance,dramaetc.)andvisualartsthroughpracticalandexperientiallearning.TheCourseoffersstudentsanationallyrecognisedqualificationwhichdevelopsemployabilityskillsandattitudesvaluedbyemployers.

Creative Industries: An IntroductionThis unit introduces the different sectors of the Creative Industries and theassociated career paths, job roles and responsibilities. We investigate theemployabilityskillsandqualificationsrequiredbytheindustry.Genericskillsandattitudesvaluedbyemployersarealsofocusedon.Studentshavetheopportunitytoevaluatetheirownprogressandtosettargetstoimprovetheiremployabilityprofile.

Creative Industries: Skills DevelopmentInthisunit,practicalskillsaredevelopedinassociationwithachosenjobroleintheCreativeIndustries.Targetsetting,planningandevaluatinginacreativeworkingenvironmentarethekeyskillsfocusedonduringthisunit.

Creative Industries: The Creative ProcessCreative thinking and collaborative working are stressed during this unit andstudentshaveexperiencethekeystagesofthecreativeprocess.Thisunitinvolvesinterpretingabrief;presentingateamresponse;andevaluating.

Creative Industries: Creative ProjectThisunitfocusesonpracticalactivitycarriedoutinacreativecontext.Theuseofcreativeprocesstoplan,implementandevaluateacreativeprojectaspartofateamisencouraged.Duringthisunit,studentsalsodevelopkeyemployabilityskillssuchasworkingwithothersandproblemsolving.

AssessmentTherangeofassessmentmethodsincludeacandidatefolioandpracticalactivities.Thecourseisinternallyassessed,butexternallyverified.Candidateswhoachievethiscoursewill also receiveacertificationofCoreSkills:ProblemSolvingandWorkingwithOthersatSCQFLevel5.

Progression• TheCourseoritsUnitsmayprovideprogressiontoNationalQualifications

Coursesinarangeofsubjectareas.• NationalQualificationsGroupAwardsintheCreativeIndustriesinarange

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DESIGN GRAPHICSTechnology - Wider Achievement B

Level(s) offered

Widerachievement

Content/Unit

DesignGraphicisidealforstudentswhointerestedingraphpresentations.Thecourseisdesignedtoimprovestudentsconfidenceinpresentationdrawingandlayouts.Thecoursewillintroducestudentstoanumberofgraphicmediaincludingpastels,markerpencomputeraidedgraphicsandtraditional technicaldrawingtechniques.

Topics/content

• Singleandtwopointperspectivedrawing• Obliquedrawings• Isometricdrawings• Orthographicdrawings• Pencilrendering• Pastelrendering• Markerpenrendering


Asappropriate/required.

.Special Requirements

Schoolneedtoprovidedrawinginstruments,pastelsandmarkerpens.

Progression

• National4andNational5DesignandManufacture


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DRAMA - PROJECT XExpressive Arts - Wider Achievement B

Content/Unit

Want to develop your understanding of the creative world we live in? FancydevelopingcreativityskillstoenhanceyourCVandboostyourconfidenceinotherareas?Welcome!

ProjectXwillfocusonpracticalcreativeprojectbasedworkandenhancingvisualandcreativeliteracy.

Throughpracticalworkandvisitstoplacesofinterestsuchas:museum,theatre,artgalleriesandDynamicEarth(Westillhavethatfreeticketdon’twe?!)youwillbecomemoreawareoftheworldyouliveinandhowtodecodeandcontributetoit.

Youwillalsobeabletouseyourcreativityskillstorespondtoatopicdecidedonbytheclass.

Topics/content

• Visualliteracy• Creativityacrossprofessions• Problemsolving• Responsetostimulus• Creativityinaction


Asrequired


Enthusiasmandacuriousmind.Possibletripsoutwithschooltime

Progression

• DevelopmentoftransferableskillstouseinCV’s,applicationsandinterviews.


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FUTURE CHEFHealth and Wellbeing - Wider Achievement B

Level(s) offered

Widerachievement

Content/Unit

• kitchenbasics:whatequipmentisneedandthebestwaytostockastorecupboard,fridgeandfreezer

• foodsafetyandhygiene:knifesafety,fridgemanagementandrotation• howtoshopcleverly:shoppinglists,seasonalfood,planningaheadand

costing• preparingingredientsandhowtounderstandfoodlabels• developingorganisationalskills:writingtimeplans

Topics/content

Thiscourseaimstoequipyoungpeoplewithbasicskillsandknowledgetobeabletocookforthemselvesinahealthyandcost-effectiveway,aswellasgaintheconfidencetosharetheseskillswithfamilyandfriends.Thecoursehasbeendevelopedtogivelearnerstheopportunitytodevelop:

• theknowledge,understandingandconfidencetocookmealsathome• anunderstandingofhowtoeconomisewhenplanningameal• anabilitytotransferskillslearnedtodifferentrecipes• anunderstandingof,andabilitytoapplyknowledgeofdifferentcookery

skills,techniquesandprocesses.

Thiscourseishugelyengagingfor learnersofallcookingabilities.Forsome, itmaybethestartofacareerincooking;forothers,itwillhelpthemtolearnthebasicskillsandrecipesthatwillstandthemingoodsteadthroughouttheirlives.




Pleasehighlightanyallergiesinadvance.Theremaybeasmallcostimplicationtocompletethecourse.

Progression

• Variousqualificationsinseniorphase—NAT4Hospitality,NAT5HospitalityandNATCakeCraft

• Variouscookingcompetitions


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JUNK KOUTUREExpressive Arts - Wider Achievement B

Level(s) offered

IntroductiontoFashionDesign.GetyourjunkoutandmoveintothewordoffashionandSustainability

Content/Unit

ThisUnit/courseisastandaloneforayintotheworldoffashionDesignrecyclingandSustainability.JunkKoutureisanationalcontestwhichencouragesyoungdesigners in second level education to create striking couture designs andimpressiveworksofwearableartfromeverydayjunkthatwouldnormallyfinditswayintothebin.

JunkKoutureaimstoinspireandignitepassionintheseteenagerswhileatthesametimesubtlyeducatingthemabouttheimportanceofrecyclingandreusingwaste.Overthelastfiveyears,JunkKouturehasestablisheditselfasthepremierrecycled fashion competition for teenagers throughout Ireland and NorthernIrelandandin2015extendeditscreativeplatformtoScotland.Whechashaditsfirstentrypickedtogointothefinalsthisyear.

Topics/content

ThisisaSkillsbasedelective.PracticalFashionandassemblageskills:Creating.developing,designingusingitemslike

• Recycledclothing:• T-shirtShirtDressesoldclothing• Recycledrubbish:• Sweetwrapperpaperdiscardedwrappings• Oldcd’s,thinplastics• Wrappingpaper• Plasticbags• Bottletops

Sourcedclothesanditemsfromjunkshopsormaterialsthatcanberecycled.


Asrequiredcollectingfindingandsourcingmaterialtouse.


Enthusiasmandacuriousmind.PossibletripsoutwithschooltimetoFashionshowatECA.TriptoContestVenueifyouwin.

Progression

• DevelopmentoftransferableskillstouseinCV’s,applicationsandinterviews.


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MATHS STUDY SKILLSMaths - Wider Achievement B

Level(s) offered

Widerachievement

Content/Unit

This course allows students the opportunity to consolidate and revise examtechniqueandskillsinpreparationfortheirfinalexam.

Important topicswillbe identifiedandexamined inmoredepth.Techniques tomaximiseyourmathematicalpotentialwillbeshared.

Topics/content

• GeneralStudySkills:makingastudyplan,effectivenotetaking,revisiontechniques.

• PastPaperPractise:Workingthroughexamquestions,increasingfamiliar-itywithexamstyleandmethods.

• ProblemSolvingSkills:Solvingproblemsindifferentcontexts,breakingdownproblemsforefficientsolution,usinglogicforsolvingproblems.

• DevelopingMathematicalLanguage:Buildingconfidencewithmathemati-callanguagesyntaxandformality.


None

.Special Requirements

EnrolmentonMathscertificateclass.

Progression

Passingexams,achievementofmathematicalpotential.


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SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE MEDIASocial Subjects - Wider Achievement B

Level(s) offered

Widerachievement/enhancinganalyticalskillsandcriticaldecisionmakingability

Content/Unit

Themediaand it’s impactonsocial issues today isvast. Information,whetheraccurateornot,isreadilyavailableforall.

Hasthisresultedinahugelyopinionatedyetpoorlyinformedsociety?

Thiscoursewillallowstudentstoinvestigateanddebateanumberofsocialissuesthroughavarietyofmediumincludingfilms,print,TVandsocialmedia.

Topics/content

Mediawillbeselectedasappropriateforclassandwillallowconsiderationofawiderangeofsocialissueswhichcouldinclude,butisnotrestrictedto:

• Gender• Sexuality/gayrights• Family• Racism• Internationalrelations• Alternativefacts—theriseofsocialmediaindisseminatinginformation


Asappropriate/required.


Aninterestissocialsubjectsand/orcontemporarysocialissues.

Progression

• Developanalyticalandevaluativeskills.• Developcriticaldecisionmakingskills.• Encouragetoleranceofdifference.


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UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATING SHAKESPEARELanguages - Wider Achievement B

Level(s) offered

Widerachievement

Content/Unit

TheUnderstandingandAppreciatingShakespearecoursewillstudy2Shakespearetexts:onecomedyandonetragedy,aswellascommoncharacteristicsofeachShakespearegenre.

Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswholoveliteratureandwantthechallengeofunderstandingoneofhistory’sgreatestandmostwell-knownplaywrights.

Textswillbebrokendownforeasyunderstanding,andvariousversionsoffilmsorperformanceswillbewatched(theplayswillnotsimplyberead,theywillbeconsumed in thewayShakespeare’splaysweremeant tobeconsumed-in liveaction).

WewillalsostudytheElizabethanage–thetimeinwhichShakespearelivedandwrote–andtheinfluencehehadboththenandnow.

Topics/content

• Onecomedy(TheTamingoftheShrew)• Onetragedy(RomeoandJuliet)• ElizabethantimesandtheirinfluenceonShakespeare’swork.• Shakespeare’sinfluenceonhistoryandsociety.


Homeworkwillbegivenasappropriateorrequired.


StudentsmusthaveastrongmotivationtowardsdevelopingskillsinEnglish,andmusthavetheapprovaloftheirEnglishteacherbeforesigninguptothiscourse.

Progression

SeniorPhaseEnglish


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WELLBEING AWARDHealth and Wellbeing - Wider Achievement B

Level(s) offered

National4

Content/Unit

Throughoutthecourse,learnerswilldeveloptheirknowledgeandunderstandingofhowtodeveloptheirhealthandwellbeinginavarietyofenvironments.Thecourseisbasedonworkthroughtwounits:

• ExploringWellbeing-learnersdeveloptheirknowledgeofthemanydiffer-entaspectsofwellbeing.

• ImprovingWellbeing-learnersdeveloptheirunderstandingofhowtoliveamorehealthylifestyleandimprovetheirphysical,mentalandsocialwellbe-ingthroughpracticalexperiences.

Topics/content

Duringlessons,learnerswilltakepartinpracticalexperiencesandgroupdiscussionaboutwhatcanaffectyourpersonalwellbeingandmethodsthatcanbeusedtoovercometheseissues.Thecoursecoversawiderangeoftopicsincluding:

• Fitnessandexercise• Healthyeatingandcooking• Relaxation• Developingpositiverelationships• Studyskillsandcopingwithstress



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WORKING IN RETAILMaths and Technologies - Wider Achievement B

Level(s) offered - Intermediate2

Content/UnitHowoftendoyougoshopping?Doyouthinkyouknowwhatittakestobeagoodsalesassistant?Onein10peopleintheUKareemployedintheretailsector.ThisRetailingCoursewillprovideyouwithaqualificationinRetailwhichreflectstheemployabilityskillsidentifiedasbeingimportantbymanyemployer.Thecoursewillprovideyouwithopportunitiestodevelopgeneralandpracticalskillsaswellasknowledgeandunderstandingofthekeyaspectsofretailing.Thefollowingemployabilityskillsaresomeoftheskillsthatyouwilldevelopduringthecourse:Awarenessofhealthandsafetyatwork-Awarenessoftheimportanceofgoodtimekeepingandattendance-Customercareskills-Efficientuseoftimeandresources- Interviewskills-ListeningandtalkingskillsPlanning and organising skills - Positive attitude toworkplace and learning - Problemsolving-Seekfeedbackfromothers-Selfrespectandshowingrespectandconsiderationforothers-Self-reviewandevaluation-Understandingrolesandresponsibilities intheworkplace-Workingco-operativelywithothers.

Topics/content

Working in Retail TheWorking in Retail Unit will provide you with the opportunity to develop identifiedemployabilityskillsbycarryingoutpracticalactivitiesinarealisticworkingenvironment.Youwillbeencouragedtodevelopyouremployabilityskillsthroughgoodtimekeepingandattendance,followinginstructions,workingaspartofateamanddealingwithcustomers.You will also learn about the skills identified as being important by retail employersandwhat theyexpect frompotential employees.Youwill alsohave theopportunity toparticipateingroupandonetooneinterviews.

Storing, Replenishing and Displaying Stock TheStoring,ReplenishingandDisplayingStockUnitisbasedontheprinciplesofthe5‘Rs’—havingtherightproduct intherightplaceattherighttime, intherightquantityandattherightprice.Theunitfocusesonthepracticalneedsofretailinggivingyoutheopportunitytolearnaboutstockhandling,stockreplenishmentanddisplay.Youwillhavetheopportunitytodevelopskillsrelatingtoworkingco-operativelywithothers,abilitytofollowinstructions,planningandorganisingyourwork.

Satisfying Customer Needs ThisUnitwillprovideyouwiththeopportunitytolearnabouttheskillsandknowledgethatareimportantwhenprovidingahighdegreeofcustomersatisfaction.Thefocusoflearningwillbeondevelopinggoodcommunicationskillsthatwillbeusedtorespondtocustomerneeds.ThisUnitwillalsoexplorecurrentconsumerlegislationandhowitaffectsretailers.

Planning and Implementing an Event ThePlanningand ImplementinganEventUnitwillprovideyouwith theopportunity toplan,implementandfinallyevaluateanevent.Thiswillrequireyoutoworkeffectivelywithothers,furtherdevelopyourcommunicationsskillsandskillsinplanningandorganisation.

Homework requirementsAvarietyofhomeworkactivitieswillbeissuedregularlytoallowyoumonitoryourprogress.

Progression• National5/HigherAdministrationandIT• National5/HigherBusinessManagement• FurtherEducationprogrammesinAdministration• ModernApprenticeshipsinRetail• Employment/traininginavarietyofindustries


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