Name of provider
Liskeard School & Community College
Name of course
Alternative Level 3 Qualifications
Site/s where available
Liskeard School, Luxstowe, Liskeard
Key contact for questions about course
Mrs Nicky Hubartt
nhubartt@liskeard.net
Duration of course
2 years
Age range if applicable
16-18
Key course content and outcomes
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Exam Curriculum
Entry requirements
OCR Cambridge Technical Sport and Physical Education – Grade 4 or Pass in a level 2 PE course, GCSE English Grade 4, Science Trilogy 44. Must have club standard performance in one sport and be regularly training and competing.
Health and Social Care Diploma (equivalent to 2 A-levels)- 4 GCSEs at grade 4 and above, to include English
Mathematical Studies – GCSE Grade 5 Maths
Available qualifications
OCR Cambridge Technical Sport and Physical Education – Certificate (1 A-level) or Diploma 2 A-levels) – course running depends upon numbers
Health and Social Care Diploma (equivalent to 2 A-levels)
Mathematical Studies – 1 year course, equivalent to an AS level
Likely progression
University, Work and Employment, Apprenticeships
Aspects of provision funded from E1 and E2
Individuals are supported as required through bespoke provision
Additional charges for families
e.g. swimming, pocket money for shopping
N/A
Optional expenses for families
e.g. non-essential trips
Some potential course related extracurricular opportunities
Timing across the week
8.75 hours a fortnight for courses equivalent to one A-level
Health and Social Care 18 hours a fortnight
Mathematical Studies 6 hours a fortnight
Minimum number of learners to run course
8+ Learners, ideally 12
Other Information
Students are supported in their transition from GCSE to level 3 by the Study Coordinator. Where needed, additional support is given via one-to-one sessions. These are with the Study Coordinator in the first instance and may also be with the subject teacher.
A comprehensive tutor programme also covers students’ personal development focussing on developing their independent life skills and preparation for further study and employment.