Languages for Careers Seminar CCEA Qualifications: Level 1 Certificate in Understanding Business Enterprise with Languages & Tourism Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Business Enterprise with Languages & Tourism (UBELT)

Entitlement Framework UBELT Level 1 & 2 meets the Entitlement Framework Requirements Level 1 broadly equates to GCSE grade D to G Level 2 broadly equates to GCSE grade A* to C

Skills Development Tourism is a priority industry in Northern Ireland – UBELT brings together a range of skills in languages, enterprise, tourism and intercultural working Intercultural working and enterprise are important skills for young people in today’s global economy Skills development in planning, research and presentation which are relevant to a work-related topic.

Benefits to Learners UBELT builds upon the broad objectives of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. In particular, enabling learners to:  develop as individuals and contributors to the economy, society and environment  develop speaking and writing skills in a modern European language  develop an understanding of diversity in the context of learning and working with others  develop an understanding of Business Enterprise and the Tourism industry in order to develop work-based skills.

Level 1 Content & Assessment Understanding Business Enterprise (Four units) Unit 1: Understanding Enterprise and Enterprising Skills Portfolio of evidence Unit 2: Understand the Personal Qualities and Abilities for Business Portfolio of evidence Unit 3 Understand the Opportunities and Risks in Running a Business Portfolio of evidence Intercultural Working (One unit) Developing Skills for Working with Others from Different Countries and Diverse Cultures Portfolio of evidence Travel and Tourism (Two Units) Unit 1: Understanding the Use of Technology in Travel and Tourism Portfolio of evidence Unit 2: Worldwide Travel and Tourism Destinations Portfolio of evidence Language (Two units)Unit 1: Speak to/Give Simple Information (French, German, Irish, Italian or Spanish Test set by CCEA

Level 2 Content & Assessment Understanding Business Enterprise (Four units)Unit 1: Understand Business Resource and Legal Issues Portfolio of Evidence Unit 2: Understand How to Market a Business Portfolio of Evidence Unit 3: Understand Business Planning Portfolio of Evidence Unit 4: Understand How to Manage Money in a Business Portfolio of Evidence Intercultural Working (One unit)Building Working Relationships with Others from Different Countries and Diverse Cultures Portfolio of Evidence Travel and Tourism (Any two of three available units) Unit 1: Developing Employability Skills for Travel and Tourism Portfolio of Evidence Unit 2: Developing Customer Service Skills in Travel and Tourism Portfolio of Evidence Unit 3: Holiday Planning Portfolio of Evidence Languages (Two units)Unit 1: Speak Using Everyday Language (French, German, Irish, Italian or Spanish) Test set by CCEA Unit 2: Write Everyday Text (French, German, Irish, Italian or Spanish) Test set by CCEA Understanding Business Enterprise (Level 1) (Either one of two available units) Unit 1: Understand Enterprise and Enterprising Skills Portfolio of Evidence Unit 2: : Understand the Opportunities and Risks in Running a Business Portfolio of Evidence

“ The limits of my language define the limits of my world” Ludvig Wittgenstein

Why learn a language? Improves English Boosts brain power Increases job prospects & mobility Develops skills like communication, team work, analysis, problem solving, public speaking Helps create empathy with people from other cultures and countries.

OLA Formerly Graded Objectives in Modern Languages Suitable for KS3,short courses, enrichment courses Aligned to NI Curriculum Appeals to interests, aspirations and experience of KS3 pupils Develops communication skills and self-esteem Recognition of Achievement Preparation for GCSE Paper based exam in summer Assessed at centre.

OLA 4 languages: French German Irish Spanish 4 levels: Entry 2 Entry 3 Level 1 Level 2

QCF and UBELT languages QCF award recognises 4 skills at 4 levels To achieve award students have to pass all units at the level entered. UBELT students do 2 skills, speaking and writing Offered in 5 Languages Currently paper based exam assessed at centre Contexts and topics generally similar to GCSE Each level builds on previous one New qualification being developed for first teaching Sept 2017.

Benefits of UBELT Cultural awareness is essential in society with 51% increase in racist attacks in the 12 months up to June 2014 Recognises the importance of languages as a workplace skill Provides an opportunity for collaboration across departments Helps maintain the status of languages Employers value languages because of the skill development.

Links to Qualifications Contacts: Crea McCormick Mobile Mary McGeown