Level 3 Courses

The widest range of post-16 courses in the Tenterden / Ashford area: A Levels, Level 3, Level 2 & GCSEs.

Homewood Sixth Form offers a wider range of qualifications which are described in more detail in our prospectus. For more information, please look at the guides below.

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Option Blocks 2023-2024
Students must select their choice of 3 or 4 courses so that they fall into different option blocks. Please download the option blocks here:

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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Level 3

Duration: 2 Years

Contact: Mrs G Easom and Mr C Wheeler

The BTEC qualification is designed for students who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress either into higher education or into jobs in the animal sector.


Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language


Course Content

This BTEC covers a wide range of topics about animal management in depth.

The BTEC qualification is designed for students who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress either into higher education or into jobs in the animal sector.

All five units in this course are mandatory, and they cover Animal Welfare and Ethics, Practical Animal Husbandry, Animal Behaviour, Animal Health and Diseases and Work Experience in the Animal Sector (including 75 hours external work experience in an appropriate environment and employment settings).

There will be a large amount of practical work using the animals on the farm, and the farm staff will be involved with delivering parts of the course. Other animal specialists from the work sector will also be involved in the delivery of specific parts of the course. 67% of the course is assessed by internal coursework assessments, and the other 33% is assessed by an external examination.


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Further Opportunities

You could take this qualification further by completing further units as an extended diploma or higher qualification at an agricultural college. You could also use the qualification to gain UCAS points (equivalent to one A Level) to go on to a degree in a biology or animal related subject at university.

The BTEC qualification also supports learners who want to go straight on to pursue a career in an animal-related industry. You could also go on to an apprenticeship in the animal sector, for example at a farm or a zoo.

96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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APPLIED SCIENCE

Level 3

Duration: 2 Years

Contact: Dr C Tyson and Mr D Shepherd

This BTEC covers a selected range of science topics from physics, chemistry and biology. The BTEC qualification is designed for students who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education or to employment, possibly in the applied science sector.


Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above including at least a 4-4 in Combined Science or at least one separate Science at grade 5 plus a 5 in English.


Course Content

The Extended Certificate course has four units over two years, these are:
Unit 1  - Principles and Applications of Science (external exam in year 12)
Unit 2  - Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (coursework)
Unit 3 - Science Investigation Skills (external exam in Year 13)
Unit 8 - Human Physiology (coursework)

This is a vocational course, and the focus is split equally between learning content and carrying out practical tasks. There  are opportunities for students to develop their reflective skills, teamwork, time management and scientific techniques.


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Further Opportunities

You could take this course to complement other Advanced Level courses that may overlap with Biology such as Sports Science or Child Development. This course supports progression onto some Higher Education courses in science related subjects or more general Higher Education courses.

Many students who study through the BTEC route consider a career in research science, or as technicians in industry. However, with the relevant work experience candidates could progress on to careers in management, teaching or higher level research.

96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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BEAUTY VTCT DIPLOMA IN MASSAGE THERAPY

Level 3

Duration: 2 Years

Contact: Mrs Dowdell

The qualification can lead to employment within a beauty salon, spa or leisure centre.


Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4+, including English.


Course Content

This is an exciting holistic course running over two years in which you will be studying the following units:

  • Health and Safety – Understanding the importance of this within the industry
  • Personal Health and Wellbeing – Including nutrition and fitness
  • Anatomy and Physiology – The understanding of all the systems of the body and how they work
  • Body Massage – Practical and theory
  • Exploring Alternative and Complementary Therapies – Independent research and project work
  • Aromatherapy – Practical and theory
  • Indian Head massage – Practical and theory
  • Hot Stone Massage – Practical and theory

The course programme includes theory lessons, practical workshops and project work. All students need to complete practical assessments as well as multiple choice written papers to gain the full certificate. All equipment and consumables are provided during the course. Students are expected to buy a Beauty Tunic which must be worn with black trousers and black closed in shoes for every practical lesson.


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Further Opportunities

The qualification can lead to employment within a beauty salon, spa or leisure centre. Students can choose to develop their career and progress onto other areas such as physiotherapy, osteopathy, sports massage, homeopathy, nutritional advice or hypnotherapy, to name but a few.

96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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BTEC DOUBLE BUSINESS

Level 3

Duration: 2 Years

Contact: Mrs C Cox

This option is for anyone with a passion and drive for Business. If you enjoy finding out how the Business world works and want a qualification that will give you skills for your working life then this could be a good option for you.


Entry Requirements

5 GCSE grades at 9 to 4 including English and Maths. Successful completion of a Level 2 Business course would be beneficial but not essential. If Business has been studied before then a 4 is desired.

Course Content

As well as studying units 1, 2, 3 and 8 over the two years, you will also study the following:
As a double option in year 1 you will complete:

  •   Unit 4 - Managing an Event (Assessed via coursework)
  •   Unit 6 - Principles of Management (Assessed via exam)

As a double option in year 2 you will complete:

  •   Unit 5 - International Business (Assessed via coursework)
  •   Unit 19: Pitching a business idea (Assessed via coursework)

If you choose to study Business as a double option you will have lessons across two option blocks and over the two years gain the equivalent of two Level 3 qualifications. As part of the qualification you will have to complete at least 40 hours of work placement, which can be done across your course or in one block. The school and department will support you with this to ensure that you can gain enough evidence to complete your coursework.


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96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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BUSINESS

Level 3

Duration: 2 Year

Contact: Mrs C Cox

The course covers all aspects of business and with further training you may wish to specialise and study a professional qualification in your chosen area such as Marketing, Retail or Customer Service.


Entry Requirements

5 GCSE grades at 9 to 4 including English and Maths. Successful completion of a Level 2 Business course would be beneficial but not essential. If Business has been studied before then a 4 is desired.


Course Content

The BTEC extended certificate is structured in 4 units.


As a single option in Year one, you will complete two units:

  •  Unit 1 – Exploring Business (Assessed via coursework) 90 guided learning hours
  •  Unit 2 – Developing a Marketing Campaign (Assessed via controlled conditions) 90 guided learning hours.

As a single option in Year 2, you will complete 2 FURTHER UNITS:

  • Unit 3 – Personal and Business Finance (Assessed via exam) 120 guided learning hours
  • Unit 8 – Recruitment and selection (Assessed via coursework) 60 guided learning hours

The course is taught and assessed using a variety of methods, from written reports, to case studies, research projects and presentations, as well as the external exams.

Business


Further Opportunities

The course covers all aspects of business and with further training you may wish to specialise and study a professional qualification in your chosen area such as Marketing, Retail or Customer Service. The course provides a work related programme of study so you could go straight into a career as it helps you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers are looking for.

96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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CHILDREN'S PLAY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Level 3:

Duration: 2 Years

Contact: Mrs D Bailey

This two year BTEC course looks at the broad basis of study of the early year’s sector which suits learners who are interested in working with children. All students will be required to carry out a minimum of 50 hours work placement in at least one setting over the two years.


Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4+, including English and Maths.


Course Content

All students will be required to carry out a minimum of 50 hours work placement in at least one setting over the two years. This placement has to be a setting with children from birth to eight years. This course is equivalent to one A Level.

The structure of this course requires you to complete one written exam, one practical based exam and two pieces of coursework. You will study the development of children’s communication, literacy and numeracy skills. You will also learn about the benefits of play, the influence of theories and approaches to play. Finally, you will look at the physical care and health needs of children, develop skills to support their needs and learn how to recognise ill health.


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Further Opportunities

This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education. It is also relevant to those who choose to progress directly to employment or through an Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.

96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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CRIMINOLOGY

Level 3

Duration: 2 years

Contact: Miss B Briggs

Criminology is the study of crime and punishment, the theories behind what makes somebody a criminal and the punishments that work alongside it. Not all crimes are the same and we look at what kind of crimes take place within our society and crimes we know little about. We also look at the criminal justice system and how effective it is at controlling and preventing crime. 


Entry Requirements

GCSEs at a grade 5 or above#, including English Language, Mathematics and Science. 


Course Content

The topics we look at are Changing Awareness of Crime, Criminological Theories, Crime Scene to Courtroom and Crime and Punishment. 

The course comprises of 4 units: 

• Unit 1: Changing awareness of crime 

• Unit 2: Criminological theories 

• Unit 3: Crime scene to courtroom 

• Unit 4: Crime and punishment 

Assessment:

Criminology is a Level 3 Diploma, students have four main areas of study: 50% is examined with 2 examinations of Criminological Theories and Crime and Punishment. The remaining 50% is controlled assessment on Changing Awareness of Crime and Crime Scene to Courtroom. 

  • Unit 1 - Internal (Controlled assessment – Scenario based) 25% 
  • Unit 2 - External examination – 1hr 30mins 25% 
  • Unit 3 - Internal (Controlled assessment – Scenario based) 25% 
  • Unit 4 - External synoptic examination – 1hr 30mins 25%

Both parts are spread over the two year course. 


Further Opportunities

Recognised and well respected by universities and employers, Criminology can offer students a number of skills in critical thinking and judgement as well as research skills and understanding how to form an argument effectively. 

Criminology can lead to a diverse range of jobs, this can include Policing, Social Work, CSI Units, Forensics and the Legal Profession.

 

EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION

Level 3

Duration: 2 Years

Contact: Dr C Tyson

The Extended Project is suitable for students who are independent and self-motivated learners as this course requires them to direct and manage their own project and deadlines. It is essential that the students have a passion for the topic that they decide to base their project around and can be in the form of a dissertation or a piece of creative writing.


Entry Requirements

Level 4 or above at GCSE English Language and a minimum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications being taken alongside the Extended Project. This course is ideal for students in Year 13 or 14 who require an additional one year academic course to complete their programme.


Course Content

Dissertation: This course is assessed in the form of a dissertation, usually between 5,000 and 10,000 words.

Creative Writing: This course is ideal for students who enjoy writing creatively and wish to take their writing further. The content will be modelled on elements of the current A Level Creative Writing course and will enable students to produce extensive written pieces that can be in the form of a performance, artifact, creative writing, field study, investigation or dissertation. Students will complete a writing journal, will participate in workshop sessions and will carry out detailed evaluations of their work.

For further information on these different formats, please contact Mr. Ridgway or search for Pearson Extended Project.

The course helps develop independent research, extended writing and project management skills and teaches transferable skills for education or the workplace.

Students gain exactly half the A Level value for UCAS points on the new tariff scale, making the qualification more valuable than a new AS Level. The Extended Project is a very popular qualification with universities.


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96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION

Level 3

Duration: 2 Years

Contact: Mrs English

Students will study the WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition. Students studying this qualification develop an understanding of how science and nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles. Care providers and nutritionists in hospitals use this knowledge, as do sports coaches and fitness instructors. Hotels and restaurants, food manufacturers and government agencies also use this understanding to develop menus, food products and policies that support healthy eating initiatives.


Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above including grade 4 in English and 4-4 in Science or grade 5 in Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE.


Course Content

This qualification is assessed using a combination of internal and external assessment. You will complete three units over the two years.

Unit 1: Meeting Nutritional Needs of Specific Groups. This unit will enable you to demonstrate an understanding of the science of food safety, nutrition and nutritional needs in a wide range of contexts and through on-going practical sessions, to gain practical skills to produce quality food items to meet the needs of individuals.

Unit 2: Ensuring Food is Safe to Eat. This unit will enable you to develop your understanding of the science of food safety and hygiene; essential knowledge for anyone involved in food production in the home or wishing to work in the food industry. Again, practical sessions will support the gaining of theoretical knowledge and ensure learning is a tactile experience.

Unit 3: Current Issues in Food Science and Nutrition. This unit will enable you to develop the skills needed to plan, carry out and present a research project on current issues related to food science and nutrition. This could be from the perspective of a consumer, food manufacturer or caterer.


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Further Opportunities

This course, if studied with other Level 3 courses such as Biology or Physical Education will give you the opportunity to go on into higher education to study Human Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition or Food Science and Technology. You could also move into the hospitality or food science industries, to a variety of different careers.

96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Level 3

Duration: 2 Years

Contact: Mrs D Bailey/Ms C Price

This course focuses on the health, social care and early year’s sector. It requires learners in the first year to sit one written exam and complete one piece of coursework. If you decide to continue this course into the second year, you will complete a further exam and one piece of coursework. 


Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4+, including English and Maths.


Course Content

You will cover a wide range of health and social care topics which will include human lifespan development, theorists and their work on human development, working in health and social care, anatomy and physiology, meeting individual support needs, promoting public health and many more.


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Further Opportunities

This course is equivalent to one A Level after two years of study or an AS after one. You will gain UCAS points to allow you to apply to university. This qualification is designed for progression to higher education; learners can study a number of health and social care degrees such as nursing, midwifery, social work and health studies. It is also relevant to those who wish to seek employment or study an appenticeship. 

96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE DOUBLE

Level 3

Duration: 2 Years

Contact: Mrs Bailey/Ms Price

This course focuses on the health, social care and early year’s sector. It requires learners in the first year to sit one written exam and complete one piece of coursework. If you decide to continue this course into the second year, you will complete a further exam and one piece of coursework.


Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4+, including English and Maths.


Course Content

You will cover a wide range of health and social care topics which will include human lifespan development, theorists and their work on human development, working in health and social care, anatomy and physiology, meeting individual support needs, promoting public health and many more.


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Heath and Social Care Double


Further Opportunities

This course is equivalent to 2 A Levels at the end of two years of study. You will gain UCAS points to allow you to apply to university. This qualification is designed for progression to higher education; learners can study a number of health and social care degrees such as nursing, midwifery, social work and health studies. It is also relevant to those who wish to seek employment or study an apprenticeship.

96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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INDUSTRY WORK PLACEMENT

Level 3

Duration: 2 Years with a review at the end of the 1st year

Contact: Mr B Harper

Students completing Level 3 courses in BTEC Business (double), BTEC Health and Social Care (double) or Health and Beauty with another applied course are eligible to apply to complete an extended industry work placement as part of their studies. 


Entry Requirements

Students should have passed English and Maths GCSE in order to access work placements.They must have also met the entry requirements for the Level 3 courses that they wish to study.


Course Content

Please note: Students who are completing an industry work placement will complete the equivalent of two Level 3 qualifications, rather than the usual three. 
Having applied for a placement, the Sixth Form’s Work Placement Coordinator will meet with the student during Year 11 and make arrangements with them to find a placement relevant to their preferred pathway. In the Sixth Form, these students will complete their two courses in the morning and on Fridays so that they can be released in the afternoons on Monday to Thursday to visit their placement and complete the unpaid work, gaining experience of their chosen industry. If the student has links with the industry in question, arrangements can be made to work in those businesses.


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Further Opportunities

The opportunity to complete an industry work placement is preferred by students who are not planning on starting university at the end of  Year 13, although it is possible at some institutions to complete a foundation year if entering with two Level 3 qualifications.

96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Level 3

Duration: 2 Years

Contact: Mr B Pritchard

This BTEC qualification is designed for learners who are interested in an introduction to the study of creating IT systems to manage and share information, alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in IT.


Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 4 or higher and a grade 5 in GCSE Computer Science or a Pass in a vocational ICT subject.


Course Content

This BTEC qualification is designed for learners who are interested in an introduction to the study of creating IT systems to manage and share information, alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in IT. Equivalent in size to one A Level. You will study four units of which three are mandatory and one is optional.

Mandatory

  • Information Technology Systems – Learners study the role of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations
  • Creating Systems to Manage Information – Learners study the design, creation, testing and evaluation of a relational database system to manage information
  • Using Social Media in Business – Learners explore how businesses use social media to promote their products and services. Learners also implement social media activities in a business to meet requirements

Optional

  • Data Modelling – Learners study how data modelling can be used to solve problems. They will design and implement a data model to meet client requirements. OR;
  • Website Development – Learners investigate website development principles. They will design and develop a website using scripting languages

Achievement in the qualification requires a demonstration of depth of study in each unit, assured acquisition of a range of practical skills required for employment or progression to higher education, and successful development of transferable skills.


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96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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MUSIC (SINGLE OR DOUBLE OPTION)

Level 3

Duration: 2 Years

Contact: Mrs S King

This is an exciting course which will help you to develop your practical performance skills. The level 3 subsidiary diploma for music practitioners provides a music industry qualification that will equip learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding for entry to employment in the music industry or progression to further study at a higher level. The qualifications aim to offer practical structured learning with the flexibility to specialise in different disciplines directly relevant to employment within the music industry, focusing on performance.


Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above including a grade 4 at English GCSE and if you have not taken GCSE Music, you will need to audition prior to being accepted onto the course as you will be required to perform regularly as part of the assessment process.


Course Content

To achieve this qualification you will complete 6 units of work, made up of 2 compulsory core units together with 4 optional units that can develop your skills and understanding of musicianship, repertoire, rehearsal, promotion, and live/recorded performance. There is no formal external examination and assessment is based on creating portfolios of evidence.

You will:

  • perform effectively on your instrument/voice;
  • rehearse and display musicianship skills;
  • initiate and develop repertoire;
  • rehearse effectively and perform music live;
  • understand contextual issues relating to music style, audience and the music industry;
  • understand relevant aspects of music technology.

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Further Opportunities

This course equips a student with specialist knowledge and skills, enabling entry to employment or progression to a related higher education course, such as Popular Music, Music Technology and Music Business Degrees. Occupational areas this qualification can lead onto include: Songwriter, Recording Artist, Performer and Session Musician, Producer and Engineer,  Live Music Production, Promotion and Organisation.

96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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BTEC LEVEL 3 FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Level 3

Duration: 2 Years

Contact: Mrs S King

The BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Music Technology enables learners to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of working in the Music Technology sector.


Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above.


Course Content

This course is suitable for learners who are motivated by applied learning and learning through hands-on creative experiences related to the work of a performing musician and music technologist. This Applied General qualification is equivalent in size to 1.5 A Levels.

This qualification is delivered over 2 years covering the fundamentals in the music technology sector with optional areas of study, including remixing and working as a production team.This is a 7 unit course, with 2 externally assessed units and 5 internally assessed units. Units studied are:

Unit 5: Music Technology in Context (external)

Learners analyse the development of technology, evaluating its impact on the practice of creating and producing music

Unit 7: Music Technology Enterprise Opportunities (external)

Learners explore different types of music technology businesses and apply their knowledge, skills and understanding to enterprise opportunities

Unit 2: Studio Recording Techniques

Learners will cover the processes, equipment and practical skills required to produce multitrack recordings in a music studio environment.

Unit 3: Music and Sound for Media

Learners will explore the production of the music, sound and effects that are used for media products such as games, films and apps.

Unit 8: Creative Synthesis and Sampling

Learners will explore the creative functions of synthesisers and samplers in making music and sound design.

Unit 13: Mixing and Mastering Techniques

This unit aims to give learners the skills to mix and master a digital audio workstation (DAW) project to a professional standard.

Unit 15: Music Investigation

Learners explore a music topic through an in-depth investigation using the study of musicology and the techniques of research.


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Further Opportunities

This qualification fulfils entry requirements for a range of higher education courses. Degree courses could include: Music Technology; Live Sound Production; Music Production; Creative Music Production; Creative Music Technology; Music Technology and Audio Systems; Music Technology and Popular Music.

96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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SPORT

Level 3

Duration: 2 Years

Contact: Ms N Bulless

With BTEC Nationals in Sport, you have the flexibility to choose the right course to support your progression at every stage in your study programme.


Entry Requirements

5 GCSE grades at 9 to 4 including a minimum of grade 4 at GCSE PE or Merit in Sport BTEC Level 2.


Course Content

In addition to the core suite of Sport courses, you will also have the opportunity to study a qualification in Fitness Services.

This new specialist course includes a core of mandatory content plus a range of bespoke units to equip you with the skills you need in the workplace, or on specialist higher education courses.

Extended Certificate: 2 years
Units Assessed through:

  • Anatomy and Physiology written exam
  • Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and well-being controlled assessment
  • Professional Development in the Sports Industry assignment set and marked internally
  • Application of Fitness Testing OR Practical Sport Performance assignment set and marked internally

This course would complement a related GCE or other qualification to prepare for further education in other areas of sport such as related degree programmes.


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Further Opportunities

With further training you could go into employment related to sport such as a sports coach, fitness trainer or gym instructor. The Level 3 BTEC is a recognised qualification that will help develop the knowledge, skills and understanding that many employers across the various realms of sport, physical activity and the health and exercise sectors value highly.

96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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TRAVEL & TOURISM

Level 3

Duration: 2 Years

Contact: Mrs C Cox

The travel and tourism industry is one of the biggest and fastest growing industries in the UK. 


Entry Requirements

4 GCSE grades at 9 to 4 or equivalent including English Language


Course Content

This qualification includes three mandatory units and one additional unit covering the following content areas:

  • Travel and Tourism Industry – The travel and tourism industry in the UK is growing and is of major importance to the economy. Learners will develop the skills needed to examine, interpret and analyse a variety of statistics that measure the importance of tourism to the UK
  • Global Destinations – Learners will investigate the features and appeal of global destinations
  • Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism – Learners focus on how to develop a successful marketing plan for use by travel and tourism organisations to attract and engage customers
  • Events, Conferences and Exhibitions – Learners will develop knowledge and skills in resource and financial planning as they gain an insight into a wide range of events, conferences and exhibitions that are relevant to the travel and tourism industry

The course is assessed through a written exam set by Pearson (Edexcel), a written task (set by Edexcel and completed in school) and assignments (set and marked in school).


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Further Opportunities

With further training, you could go into a job such as a Tourism Officer, Travel Agent or more general jobs in the travel and tourism sector either in the UK or another country. The course will also help you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across a range industries are looking for, especially in the travel and tourism industry.

96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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UNIFORMED PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Level 3

Duration: 2 Years

Contact: Mrs C Cox

This new course is for people who are interested in learning about the uniformed protective services sector. It gives a broad basis of study, that is designed to support progression to higher education as well as employment. Throughout the course as well as knowledge of the sector you will develop vital skills for use in your future regardless of the sector you intend to go into. The course is assessed with a mixture of coursework units and examination.


Entry Requirements

4 GCSE grades at 9 to 4 or equivalent including English Language.


Course Content

The course will focus on all of the uniformed protective services and students will study the following units during the 2 years:

 

  • Unit 2 - Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed protective services (Externally assessed, Exam Unit) 
  • Unit 5 - Teamwork, leadership and communication in the Uniformed Public Services
  • Unit 13 - Introduction to Criminology

Plus one other from; 

  • Unit 15 - Police Powers and the Law
  • Unit 19 - Professional development in the Uniformed Protective Services 

Further Opportunities

This qualification can be taken with other advanced courses as general preparation for higher study or can assist in the preparation of skills used for employment in many different areas.

 

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96% University Success

In 2019 96% of Homewood Sixth Form students were accepted by their first or second choice university.

Red Hot Progress

In 2019, Homewood’s Sixth Form was graded “Red Hot” for progress across academic and applied subjects by the ALPs organisation.


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