Course guide for 16-18s 2010-2011

Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are valuable courses, funded by the
Government – designed especially for young people. Most last
for one year. You’ll be employed four days a week and attend
Hackney Community College one day per week. These
programmes include a Technical Certificate, an NVQ and Key
Skills. You will also get a literacy and numeracy qualification at
the same time. You will usually receive an Apprenticeship
salary. We update our Apprenticeships all the time, so if you
don’t see what you’re looking for – contact us and let us know.
We offer Apprenticeships in the following areas:
Accounts
Construction
Business Administration
Customer Service
Carpentry
Motor Vehicle
Childcare
Plumbing
BTEC Firsts
These vocational courses are recognised by employers as an
appropriate level to start work. You gain a broad understanding
of your chosen subject. Assessment is continuous with an
exam at the end.
BTEC National Award
This is a six unit vocational course, which is equivalent to one
A Level. You would need to study other courses as well to go
on to Higher Education or university – or you could get a job in
your chosen subject.
Level 3
These courses are equivalent to A Levels.
BTEC National Certificate
This is a 12 unit course, similar to the Diploma but it’s
equivalent to two A Levels, with a more vocational slant than
A Levels. You can go on to Higher Education or work. You
might combine this with an AS or A Level to make up a
full-time programme.
BTEC National Diploma
This is an 18 unit course, which is equivalent to three A
Levels. You can go straight on to Higher Education, which will
give you a thorough grounding for your chosen career.
A Levels
Split into two parts: AS and A2 Level. AS Level is the first year
of the course where you’ll get an introduction to the key ideas
and methods of the subject you’ve chosen. You’ll be
encouraged to take four AS Level subjects and would then
normally go on to take three of them at A2 Level. Or, you can
mix and match AS Levels with a vocational course.
BTECs are changing their
names as of 2010!
See page 20 for more information.
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