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AS/A levels (sixth form college)administration20 21full time prospectus 2013/14full time prospectus 2013/14Information & CommunicationTechnology (ICT)Applied ICT is designed to develop the skills andknowledge required to exploit current InformationSystems in an imaginative & responsive way. Anexcellent subject to further develop employabilityskills and to enhance skills for university.MathematicsA challenging and interesting subject particularlysuitable for people who enjoy problem solving andlogical reasoning. Builds on the topics covered atGCSE Level .Media StudiesMedia Studies interprets the media images and textall around you and helps you understand how theseare produced, from traditional media to ‘new’ media,such as computer games and social networking.Music and Music TechnologyMusic and Music Technology are also available at ALevel, either separately or as part of the AdvancedStudies in Music, delivered from our specialist MusicCentre at Poole campus. Please see page 89 for fulldetails.PEPE is also available at A Level but only as part of theLevel 3 Btec Extended Diploma in Sport. Please seepage 114 for full detailsPhotographyThis subject offers a mixture of theoretical andpractical elements, covering the imaginative use ofthis medium far beyond the ability to take andprocess a simple photograph.PsychologyPsychology is the scientific study of behaviour andthe mind. It covers a diverse range of topics and willappeal to those interested in individual differences inpeople and who like solving problems.PhysicsYou will gain a thorough grounding in Physicsthrough experiments, measurement, observationand deduction. Topics covered include mechanics,materials, waves, particles, quantum phenomena andelectricity.Science in SocietyAre you interested in the science and technologyaround you? This subject can be taken to broadenHumanities and Arts based choices or to complementthe pure Science subjects. It develops scientificliteracy and critical thinking by exploring key scientificissues.SociologySociology focuses on the ways that factors suchas gender, class, ethnicity and age influence thebehaviour of people and the world around them.What should you do next?Please ask for a copy of the SixthForm College prospectus for furtherdetails.EDI LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE DIGITALOFFICE SKILLS (ADMINISTRATION)BASED AT: LANSDOWNE, BOURNEMOUTHCOURSE LEVEL: LEVEL 2ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou will require a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade A* -D, one of which must be English. You should show anactive interest in this vocational area.THE COURSEEvery business will need a workforce infrastructure ofadministrators and support staff to carry out the dayto day tasks that keep the business running. Effectiveadministrators are crucial to the effective running ofany organisation.This is a practical course which offers you aninteresting and varied introduction to administrationand office-based skills. During the course you willundertake a period of work experience to put intopractice all the skills that you learn and help youprepare for your career.This course is made up of qualifications whichwill focus on the skills of the Office Administrator.Using a PC and relevant applications you will learnthe skills needed to work efficiently in a businessenvironment to complete your Intermediate DigitalOffice Skills Programme at Level 2. The course contentwill include an insight into how businesses operatein the industrial environment. This will prepare youand provide an understanding of how a real worldTechnological office operates integrating ICT to meetoperational needs. This is a practical course whichoffers you an interesting and varied introduction toadministration and office-based skills.Subjects studied include:• Business communications• Business organisations and activities• Office procedures• IT - you will acquire a broad ranging workingknowledge of office based applications(Microsoft)• Working relationships with colleagues andcustomersYou will also study Functional Skills at an appropriatelevel.NEXT STEPEmployment in a wide variety of administrativepositions or progression to the next level of course inadministration, business or information technology.Suitably qualified students can progress to aFoundation Degree or Degree course.www.thecollege.co.ukThe College helpline 01202 205 205