2016 Conference - Vocational pathways in PE and sport at Key Stage 4

Vocational Pathways in PE and

Sport at Key Stage 4

Jim Morris, Youth Sport Trust

Tracy Phelps, NCFE

Toby McKechnie & Suzanne Hall, OCR

Jenny Stafford Brown, Pearson UK

• I will share the outcomes for the PE qualification for each

of the Awarding Organisations and explain how the Awarding

Organisation can provide you with support

• We will explore each qualification in more detail, sharing

examples of how our networks can support each other

• You will look to see how your local networks can provide

support in preparing for a new qualification

Outcomes:

Vocational Pathways in PE

and Sport at Key Stage 4Suzanne Hall

Toby McKechnie

Gareth Edwards

Getting Started with V-certs

NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Health and Fitness (601/4662/X)

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Health and Fitness (601/4534/1)

• Accessible vocational qualifications

• Go live – September 2015

• Key stage performance tables 2017 & 2018

• Internally assessed units – 2 opportunities for submission

• Externally assessed unit – Option for resit

• NYA, Pass, Merit, Distinction for units (Distinction * for overall

qualification grade)

NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Health and Fitness (601/4662/X)

• 120 GLH (4 mandatory units)

• Unit 01 Introduction to health, fitness and exercise (internally

assessed)

• Unit 02 Understanding a healthy lifestyle (externally assessed)

• Unit 03 Planning an exercise session (internally assessed)

• Unit 04 Understanding a personal fitness programme (Internally

assessed)

• Grading equivalent to D-G GCSE

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Health and Fitness (601/4534/1)

• 120 GLH

• Unit 01 Principles of health and fitness (internally assessed)

• Unit 02 Healthy lifestyles (internally assessed)

• Unit 03 Preparing for health and fitness (externally assessed)

• Unit 04 Develop a personal health and fitness programme (Internally

assessed)

• Grading equivalent to A*-C GCSE

Any questions?

Schools Team – 0191 240 8822

[email protected]

www.ncfe.org.uk

mailto:[email protected]

The Right Vocational Choicenetworks to support resource development

and innovative practice

OCR Cambridge Nationals

Sport Science Sport Studies

120 GLH

OCR Cambridge Nationals

in Sport

Sport ScienceReducing the risk of sports

injuries

Applying principles of

training

The body’s response to

physical activity

Sport psychology

Technology in sport

Sport ScienceReducing the risk of sports

injuries

Applying principles of

training

The body’s response to

physical activity

Sport psychology

Technology in sport

OCR support

Resources

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External assessment

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Internal assessment

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Post 16 progression

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“Sports Coach UK are

delighted to have been a key

partner in the development of

the suite of new Cambridge

Technicals in Sport and

Physical Activity. The

collaboration will ensure all

learners will have the

opportunity to understand the

fundamental how-to skills of

coaching as part of their

learning programme”.

Colin Huffen

Senior Coach Education Advisor

Sports Coach UK

The right vocational choiceInnovative practice – supporting English and

maths through sport and physical activity

English and maths

landscape

27% did not achieve A-C

Post 16 re-sit – 38% achieved

31% did not achieve A-C

Post 16 re-sit – 39% achieved

Vocational Pathways in PE

and Sport at Key Stage 4

PearsonJennifer Stafford-Brown Senior Standards Verifier

Chief Examiner

New BTEC Level 2

Pearson are developing a new tech award for 2017.

Designed for pre-16 learners to study whilst at

school alongside other level 2 qualifications.

No ‘drop down’ level 1 option.

New BTEC Level 2It will be designed to fully meet performance

measures.

Focus on motivational and engaging tasks for

students to enable informed progression to:

•post-16 learning

•NQF BTEC Level 3 Sport and Sport and Exercise

Sciences qualifications

Approaches to Assessment

• Majority of the qualification will be internally

assessed.

• External assessment is going to be more

vocational – task based approach.

New BTEC Level 2

Grading

• We are in discussions with DfE and other

stakeholders about the most appropriate grading

system.

New BTEC Level 2

Current QCF BTEC Level 1 in

Sport and Active Leisure

Re-accredited until 2018.

Available in 3 sizes – Award, Certificate

and Diploma.

All internal assessment.

New BTEC Level 1 in Sport

Start Sept 2016.

Graded – Pass, Merit and Distinction.

Progression on to level 2 BTECs

Skills focussed in a broad sense to include

sector, functional Maths and English and

transferable pre-employment softer skills.


Qualification is made up of

• Personal Skills

• Sector Skills


Certificate 180 GLH

2 Sector Skills

3 Personal Skills

Diploma 360 GLH

4 Sector Skills

6 Personal Skills


Current NQF BTEC Level 2

Due for re-accreditation in 2017.

Uncertain if this will continue alongside new level 2

developments.

• National and customised training events

• Tutor resources

• Subject Adviser

• Podcasts

• Authorised Assignment briefs

• Assignment checking service

• Ask the Expert

• My BTEC

Pearson Support for BTECs

Awarding Organisation

break out tables

Local networks to support you…

• What local networks are available to support you

with this accreditation?

• How can they support you?

• How can the AO support you in implementing the

accreditation?

• What actions do you need to take next?

• I will share the outcomes for the PE qualification for each

of the Awarding Organisations and explain how the Awarding

Organisation can provide you with support

• We will explore each qualification in more detail, sharing

examples of how our networks can support each other

• You will look to see how your local networks can provide

support in preparing for a new qualification

Outcomes: