Vocational education covers certain disciplines which enable students to acquire skills which are traditionally non-academic and related to specific trade, occupation or vocation. They are also known as Technical Education or Skills-based Education.
In year 12 students will complete a BTEC Certificate in Vocational Studies as well as completing taster sessions in a range of vocational areas (see ‘Y13 Vocational Options’ section). In year 13 students will be given the option to continue with a BTEC Extended Certificate at an appropriate level, (Entry Level 3 or Level 1) in Vocational studies or to concentrate on an alternative vocational area.
In year 12 students will complete a BTEC Certificate in Vocational Studies as well as completing taster sessions in a range of vocational areas (see ‘Y13 Vocational Options’ section). In year 13 students will be given the option to continue with a BTEC Extended Certificate at an appropriate level, (Entry Level 3 or Level 1) in Vocational studies or to concentrate on an alternative vocational area.
