The Course
Technology & Business, with a combined Extended Project
Our primary goal is to prepare successful candidates to join the local workforce immediately after course completion, whilst not limiting the option for further education.
Learners will gain A Level equivalent BTEC academic qualifications, whilst also achieving enough UCAS points to allow routes to University, particularly University College Jersey. We are able to do this by offering course combinations that complement each other, while remaining challenging.
Technology
Cambridge Technicals - Level 3. Cambridge Technical in IT
IT is one of the most popular vocational qualification subjects offered by OCR (the Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examination board), and
the Cambridge Technicals build on the legacy and reputation of the OCR Nationals. IT is at the heart of everyday life; at home, work and
in our leisure time. From computer graphics and control systems, to communications and problem-solving, IT has an ever-increasing role to play.
Business
BTEC Nationals in Business - Level 3
The new BTEC Nationals in Business qualification was developed in collaboration with over 5,000 Universities, employers and professional bodies, with employability at the heart, so learners can develop the skills and confidence they will need to step into a prosperous future.
Skills
Extended Project Qualification
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a standalone qualification designed to extend and develop students’ skills in independent research and project management. This element will help differentiate students from other applicants in interviews. It will allow them to show their passion and expertise in specialist fields that exam grades simply cannot.
Employability
Practical learning
BTECs have higher rates of learner progression than any other vocational qualification, particularly for those aiming for Higher Education. The number and proportion of students entering University with a BTEC has doubled. BTECs have a practical, unit-by-unit approach and have evolved to reflect feedback from Higher Education, employers and teaching professionals. In addition, Cambridge Technicals are being seen as the new gold standard in vocational qualifications. Designed with the workplace in mind, they offer a very high quality alternative to A Levels, with employers, in particular, very keen to see potential employees with skills honed in the technical field.