The College will offer one year Sixth Form courses which will lead to a BTEC First Diploma.
The qualification is valued in its own right, but can also be used as a stepping stone to an Advanced Course, which can in turn lead to Higher Education. It is equivalent to 4 GCSE passes at grades A*- C.
Students must achieve a Merit or Distinction grade in their BTEC Award AND will also need one additional GCSE at Grade C or above if they wish to progress onto ‘A’ Level courses after completion of their BTEC Award
Completion of the course will equip students with a range of ‘Functional Skills’ - Communication, Numeracy and Information Technology; these skills are particularly valued by employers and universities.
All students registering for a BTEC First (excluding Business) will be expected to participate in a work experience programme as part of the course.
Advanced level students without passes in English Language or Mathematics (and BTEC students with grade D’s in these subjects) MUST re-sit that subject as a compulsory part of their Sixth Form programme of study.
GCSE Science is an optional re-sit for all students.
These are L3 courses leading to qualifications which allow entrance into University or employment at age 18+. Over 70% of students completing advanced courses go on to study in Higher Education, but not necessarily immediately after leaving school.
What do I need to stay on?
What GCSE grades do I need?
A student wishing to take Advanced courses should usually have:
Students who do not attain these grades can gain access to Advanced Level courses by completing a BTEC Award at Merit or Distinction level.
Advanced Level students without grade C passes in English Language or Maths must re-take these subjects at GCSE level during their time in the sixth form.
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