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SPECIALISED DIPLOMAS

SPECIALISED DIPLOMAS. -An overview Terry O’Regan. Enter Specialised Diplomas. The qualification identified in the 14-19 Implementation Plan and based on the Tomlinson Diploma model.

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SPECIALISED DIPLOMAS

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  1. SPECIALISED DIPLOMAS -An overview Terry O’Regan

  2. Enter Specialised Diplomas • The qualification identified in the 14-19 Implementation Plan and based on the Tomlinson Diploma model. • Implementation of 14 lines of learning is being phased in up to 2013, when all Diplomas must be available to all 14-19 learners. • The “first five lines” to be introduced in September 2008.

  3. Qualification Types

  4. About Specialised Diploma The status of Diplomas: • “Applied” courses rather than “Vocational” • Target groups are all learners • Not designed to make learners “job ready” but able to apply knowledge and skills to train and work in their chosen sector. • Develop transferable skills for employment and equip for progress to the highest level jobs. • Suitable for progression to employment and HE

  5. The ‘First Five’ Lines of Learning • Construction & Built Environment • Creative & Media • Engineering • Information Technology • Society, Health & Development • Also the Foundation Learning Tier (Entry)

  6. Diploma Pathways Construction & Built Environment • Construction • Building Services • Management of Built Assets • Management of Built Environment (L3 only)

  7. Diploma Pathways Creative & Media • Performing Arts • Visual Arts • Design • Moving Image • Digital & Interactive Media

  8. Diploma Pathways Society, Health & Development • Children • Healthcare • Justice • Social Care

  9. Diploma Pathways Information Technology • Information Technology

  10. Diploma Pathways Engineering • Numerous specialist options by Sector. • Generic engineering content at Level 1 • Specialisation through Specialist Learning at Level 2 • Specialisation through Principal Learning option units at Level 3

  11. Diploma Equivalence • Level 1 600 glh- 4-5 GCSE D-G equivalent • Level 2 800 glh- 5-6 GCSE A-C equivalent • Level 3 1080 glh- 3 ‘A’ Level equivalent • Units-60 glh or half units of 30 glh and multiples of these.

  12. Diploma Structure • Principal Learning (240-540 glh) • Units of assessment including 50% “applied” learning: knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes that support progress through the line of learning into the sector. Content guided learning hours (glh) increases with Level.

  13. Diploma Structure • Generic Learning (180-360 glh) • Functional Skills (Maths, English and IT) (60 glh each) • Levels E1, E2, E3, L1 and L2. Not L3 • Project (60 glh at L1 and L2 and 120 glh at L3) • Personal Learning and thinking skills (60glh) • Work Experience 10 days (minimum)

  14. Diploma Structure • Additional/Specialised Learning (120-360 glh) • more specialist units/qualifications within line of learning • Broadening- units/qualifications from other lines of learning that support progression • Personal development programmes

  15. Diploma Structure Level 1 Diploma 600glh • 240 glh Principal Learning • 240 glh Generic Learning • 120 glh Additional & Specialised Learning • 10 Days Work Experience (min)

  16. Diploma Structure Level 2 Diploma 800 glh • 420 glh Principal Learning • 200 glh Generic Learning • 180 glh Additional & Specialised Learning • 10 Days Work Experience (min)

  17. Diploma Structure Level 3 Diploma 1080 glh • 540 glh Principal Learning • 180 glh Generic Learning • 360 glh Additional & Specialised Learning • 20 Days Work Experience (min)

  18. Diploma Structure • Flexibility • At Level 1, up to 25% Principal Learning content may be from another Line of Learning. • Additional/Specialised Learning (ASL) may be 2 GCSEs (for L1/L2) or 1 A/AS Level (for L3). • ASL may be other qualifications. • ASL may be units from NVQs. • Foundation Learning Tier may be introduced in Year 9 or Entry Level.

  19. Diploma Structure Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 2 years with NC or 1 year f/t Specialised Diploma National Curriculum 2 years with NC or 1 year f/t National Curriculum Specialised Diploma 2 years f/t Specialised Diploma

  20. The Gateway Process

  21. Diploma Gateway Timetable • 16th October to 1st November • Resources survey of potential providers • 20th November • Gateway Proposal Self-Assessment completed for all Lines of Learning (LoL) except Construction & Built Environment • 10th December • Local Authority commentary added and Gateway Proposal sent off for assessment by Regional Panel • April 2007 • Results of Gateway Proposal bids. • April 2007 onwards • Awarding Body accreditation of local Diploma programmes and Functional Skills.

  22. Diploma Gateway Proposal 2006 • Creative & Media • Engineering • Information Technology • Society, Health & Development • Also the Foundation Learning Tier • Construction & Built Environment deferred to 2009 Gateway

  23. Diploma in IT: Providers • Southwark College • Harris Academy Peckham • St Michael’s • The Charter School • Walworth School • Kingsdale Foundation School • Bacon’s City Technology College • Notre Dame School

  24. Diploma in IT: Numbers

  25. Diploma in Creative & Media: Providers • Southwark College • Harris Academy Bermondsey • Harris Academy East Dulwich • The Charter School • Kingsdale Foundation School • Bacon’s City Technology College

  26. Diploma in Creative & Media: Numbers

  27. Diploma in Society, Health & Development: Providers • Southwark College • Harris Academy Bermondsey • Harris Academy East Dulwich • Notre Dame School • Walworth School • Sacred Heart School • St Saviour & St Olave’s School • St Michael’s School

  28. Diploma in Society, Health & Development: Numbers

  29. Diploma in Engineering: Lambeth & Southwark Providers • Southwark College • Walworth School • St Saviour & St Olave’s School • Lambeth College • Lilian Bayliss School • Lambeth Academy • London Nautical School • Stockwell Park School

  30. Diploma in Engineering: Joint Numbers • Level 1- 206 places • Level 2- 220 places • Level 3- 78 places

  31. Southwark Diploma Capital Bid • VLE Extranet/SG Website £180k • PDAs for all Level 3 students £75k • Videoconferencing facilities £70k • Diploma management systems £175k • Expansion of medical ward at Southwark College £100k • IT suite for Functional Skills £40k • Software for C&M, IT and SHD £242k

  32. Joint Engineering Capital Bid • Engineering/Technology demo kits £60k • Shared practical equipment £70k • Small laboratory £70k • Capital equipment per provider £650k total • Bus, trailer and fitting out £70k • Running costs £105k

  33. Gateway Implementation 2007- • Curriculum Development/Quality- LoL Groups • Workforce Development • Employer Engagement • Information, Advice and Guidance • Functional Skills • Pilots 2007-8

  34. Second 5 Lines of Learning • Business, Admin and Finance • Manufacturing • Hospitality & Catering • Land-Based/Environmental • Hair & Beauty

  35. Third 4 Lines of Learning • Public Services • Sport and Leisure • Retail • Travel and Tourism

  36. End of presentation Do you have any questions?

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