Whither GNVQ? The Level 1/Level 2 Options for Vocational Programmes

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The GNVQ-Applied GCSE Maze.
The Level 1/Level 2 Options for Vocational Programmes

The aims of the course: To review the position of GNVQ To assess and identify the needs of the 16-19 Level 1 & 2 learner To identify vocational options available to colleges at Levels 1 and 2 To review issues associated with progression and retention To discuss issues associated with teaching, learning and assessment
Programme	-- Maximum Group Size : 30 --
9.30 Registration & coffee 10.00 The changing qualifications and accreditation context The NQF and FE The implications for colleges 10.15 The position of GNVQ What is happening to GNVQ post 2004? Key features of the GCSE Double Award Progression and retention issues for colleges Assessing and identifying the needs of the 16-19 Level 1 & 2 learner 10.45 Vocational options available to colleges Qualifications or accreditations? Awarding Body options Accreditation and customised awards 11.15 Coffee	11.30 Planning an innovative curriculum: reviewing the qualification options A workshop which will allow participants to review: accredited options available for use in college the development of customised awards 13.15 Lunch 14.15 Addressing the needs of disaffected and underachieving learners Continuation of the workshop focusing on these students 14.45 Teaching, learning and assessment issues Teaching and learning styles for the Level1/2 student in college Assessment options The role of computer-based assessment 15.15 Funding the curriculum Funding options 15.30 Next steps, summary and close 15.45 Tea and depart

Reasons to attend. The course is designed to assist colleges in examining their 16-19 full-time and part-time provision at Levels 1 and 2, following the probable withdrawal of Foundation and Intermediate GNVQs in 2003/2004. At Key Stage 4, schools will be introducing the new Double Award GCSEs to replace GNVQs but this will not be suitable for students who have already undertaken one or more Double Award GCSEs? How can colleges improve the retention and progression opportunities for the student C/D GCSE student? What kinds of programmes are likely to be offered by the Awarding Bodies to fill this gap? This course is suitable for Assistant Principals/Directors Curriculum, Heads of Faculty or Department and any Lecturer who is concerned about addressing progression and retention issues in colleges.

Cost and Reservation This course is offered on an in-house basis

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