Academic Progression Programme
This Academic Progression course is split into two pathways to suit your needs.
Pathway A:
– English Language: This is a fast-track element to help improve your existing grade. It focuses on reading historical and contemporary texts, and creative and transactional writing.
– Maths: This is a fast-track element to help improve your existing grade. It offers a full GCSE curriculum with a focus on 15 key topics in preparation for calculator and non-calculator exams.
– Combined Science: This includes Chemistry, Physics and Biology and includes practical and theoretical sessions.
– Psychology: This fascinating session covers an intensive study of behaviours, legislation and community.
– Citizenship: This is an intensive study of social responsibility and expectations. You will have the opportunity to discuss and study life in modern Britain, politics and participation.
Pathway B:
– English Language: This is a fast-track element to help improve your existing grade. It focuses on reading historical and contemporary texts, and creative and transactional writing.
– Maths: This is a fast-track element to help improve your existing grade. It offers a full GCSE curriculum with a focus on 15 key topics in preparation for calculator and non-calculator exams.
– Psychology: This fascinating session covers an intensive study of behaviours, legislation and community.
– Personal Growth and Wellbeing.
You will also undertake a Higher Project Qualification which will prepare you for independent study and is an opportunity to research a topic, theory or hobby that motivates and interests you. Topics and research proposals will be supported by lecturing staff.
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Assessments
All elements are externally marked with GCSE exams in the summer period. The HTQ will be internally assessed and externally verified.
Entry Requirements
You must hold three GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent (or above), preferably including GCSE Maths and English, or have progressed from the Career Skills course.
Progression
Upon successful completion of this course, you can progress on to a Level 3 course including A Levels, T Levels or apprenticeships.
Facilities and resources
During the course, you will use our excellent laboratory spaces and get involved in employer engagement.
Study Programme
Every full-time student at Petroc will have their own Study Programme which will include:
– Your academic or vocational qualification.
– Maths and English Language development – if you have not achieved GCSE grade 4 in either of these subjects.
– Work Experience – hours will vary depending on your qualification and course level.
– Tutor Support – to support your personal, academic and professional development.
– Sustainability – helping you to identify how you can improve the sustainability of your future employment sectors.
– Personal Development Awards – developing six key areas of personal and employability behaviours to prepare you for the working world.
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Why Petroc should be your first choice
Petroc offers high quality education and training across North and Mid Devon. We provide outstanding learning, excellent facilities, strong connections to employers and a supportive environment to help you fulfil your education goals and set you on your path to the career of your dreams.
SUPPORTIVE
We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can flourish and feel a valued member of the college and wider community.Â
INSPIRING
Our teaching spaces and facilities are some of the best in the region, providing stimulating and true-to-life learning environments.Â
CONNECTED
We’ll provide you with the experiences you need to be ready for employment or the next step on your educational journey.
