Level 3 Diploma (2 Years) Broadly equivalent to two GCE A Levels

What will I learn?

The crea�ve media industry has grown rapidly over the

past ten years and this qualifica�on has been developed

to provide voca�onally-related educa�on and training

for those who are intending to work in the crea�ve

media sector. It gives learners the opportunity to

develop skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to

the media industries in an applied learning context and

the opportunity to develop a range of skills and

techniques, personal quali�es and a'tudes essen�al for

successful performance in working life.

You will study units including;

⇒ Understanding the radio industry

⇒ Understanding the computer games industry

⇒ Developing a small business in the crea�ve media

industries

⇒ Understanding the Crea�ve Media Sector

How will I be assessed?

The framework awards credit for qualifica�ons and

units, presen�ng qualifica�ons in a way that is easy to

understand and measure. Each unit will be assessed

individually with possible awards of Pass, Merit and

Dis�nc�on which make up the whole qualifica�on. It

enables learners to gain qualifica�ons at their own pace

along flexible routes.

What can I do when I complete the course?

There is poten�al for the qualifica�on to prepare

learners for employment in the appropriate voca�onal

sector and it is suitable for those who have decided that

they wish to enter a par�cular area of work. Some

learners may wish to gain the qualifica�on in order to

progress to a level 4 related programme in higher

educa�on.

Level 3 Diploma (2 Years) Broadly equivalent to 1.5 GCE A Level

What will I learn?

The engineering sector con�nues to suffer from a skills

gap and needs to keep up with the rapidly developing

technologies. The BTEC Na�onals in Engineering have

been designed to give you the underpinning knowledge

and specific skills needed to meet the needs of the

modern mechanical engineering industries.

Students will study a variety of mandatory units and

op�onal units that will cover a number of areas

including;

⇒ Health and Safety

⇒ Mechanical principles and opera�ons

⇒ Engineering project

⇒ Engineering drawing for technicians

How will I be assessed?

The framework awards credit for qualifica�ons and

units, presen�ng qualifica�ons in a way that is easy to

understand and measure. Each unit will be assessed

individually with possible awards of Pass, Merit and

Dis�nc�on which make up the whole qualifica�on. It

enables learners to gain qualifica�ons at their own pace

along flexible routes.

What can I do when I complete the course?

The qualifica�on provides progression opportuni�es to

higher educa�on, degree and professional development

programmes within the same or related areas of study,

within universi�es and other ins�tu�ons or

employment within the design, engineering or

manufacturing industries.

Level 3 Diploma (2 Years) Broadly equivalent to two GCE A Level

What will I learn?

Enterprise@Freebrough are the approved Cleveland

Hub for the delivery of the Enterprise and

Entrepreneurship qualifica!ons through the Peter Jones

Enterprise Academy. The qualifica!on helps develop

students’ understanding of planning, se)ng up and

running their own business and looks at all the stages

needed including actual running of the business. The

course is delivered through a combina!on of teaching,

master classes, workshops and placements, and

involves interac!on with local, na!onal and

interna!onal businesses. The course is suited to people

who are focussed on self-employment or anyone

interested in working in any business environment and

can be studied alongside any of the other courses on

offer.

You will cover topics such as:

⇒ Business planning and pitching

⇒ Leadership and teamwork

⇒ Opera!ng your business

⇒ Launching your business vision

How will I be assessed?

The framework awards credit for qualifica!ons and

units, presen!ng qualifica!ons in a way that is easy to

understand and measure. Each unit will be assessed

individually with possible awards of Pass, Merit and

Dis!nc!on which make up the whole qualifica!on. It

enables learners to gain qualifica!ons at their own pace

along flexible routes

What can I do when I complete the course?

On comple!on of this course students can progress

onto Higher Educa!on to complete Level 4

qualifica!ons, con!nue to run their own business or

seek employment within an organisa!on.

Level 2 Extended Certificate(1 Year) Broadly equivalent to two GCSE grade A-C

Level 3 Extended Diploma (2 Years) Broadly equivalent to two GCE A Level

What will I learn?

Health and Social Care con�nues to be one of the

largest industries in our area. These courses combine

prac�cal, theory and work placement experience to

allow you to develop skills and knowledge needed to

commence employment within any of the Health and

Social care sectors or progress onto higher educa�on.

You will cover topics such as;

⇒ Developing effec�ve communica�on

⇒ Equality, Diversity and Rights

⇒ Anatomy and Physiology

⇒ Work placement in a health and social care

environment

How will I be assessed?

The framework awards credit for qualifica�ons and

units, presen�ng qualifica�ons in a way that is easy to

understand and measure. Each unit will be assessed

individually with possible awards of Pass, Merit and

Dis�nc�on which make up the whole qualifica�on. It

enables learners to gain qualifica�ons at their own pace

along flexible routes.

What can I do when I complete the course?

There are many progression and career opportuni�es

a2er gaining these qualifica�ons. Level 2 students can

progress onto the Level 3 course or gain employment

within the Health and Social Care sector.

Level 3 students can progress onto Higher educa�on to

complete studies in many Health and Social Care fields

including Nursing, Midwifery, Occupa�onal Therapy,

Social Work or gain employment within the Health and

Social Care sector.

A Level (2 Years)

What will I learn?

This qualifica�on will give you one A level. It has been

designed to encourage candidates to take a broad view

of design and technology, to develop their capacity to

design and make products and to appreciate the

complex rela�ons between design, materials,

manufacture and marke�ng. This course would be

beneficial to students currently studying or who have an

interest in engineering, resistant materials or graphic

design.

The units to be covered are:

Unit 1 PROD1 Materials, Components and Applica�on

Unit 2 PROD2 Learning Through Designing and Making

Unit 3: PROD3 Design and Manufacture

Unit 4 PROD4 Design and Making Prac�ce

How will I be assessed?

This course is assessed through 2 centre assessed

elements and 2 external examina�ons.

What can I do when I complete the course?

The qualifica�on provides progression opportuni�es to

higher educa�on, degree and professional development

programmes within the same or related areas of study,

within universi�es and other ins�tu�ons or

employment within the design, engineering or

manufacturing industries