1. Building on Your Success from Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Adam Bird

2. What I will cover today:
Types of Courses
Choosing the type of course
Where you can go for further information
Important dates and events

3. Programmes Available Level 3 or Advanced Level AS/A Levels
BTEC Extended Diplomas
= 3 A Levels
BTEC/OCR Diplomas
= 2 A Levels
BTEC Subsidiary / Extended Certificate /
OCR Introductory Diploma
= 1 A Levels
BTEC Certificate
= 1 AS Level
See page of the prospectus for a full breakdown

4. New Courses BTEC Level 3 Environmental Sustainability Engineering
(Certificate or Subsidiary Diploma)
Prospectus Page 40
Engineering
(Certificate or Extended Certificate)
Prospectus Page 58

5. Entry Requirements - Level 3 Advanced Courses
Calculating your Average GCSE Score
(Old GCSE grades) A* 8 A 7 B 6 C 5 D 4 E 3 F 2 G 1
(New GCSE Grades)
English and Maths 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Average GCSE Points Score
Subject Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade C or above
If you do not achieve a GCSE Grade C/4 in English and/or Maths you will be required to improve in these subjects
7.0 or above
Up to 5 AS/A-levels or equivalent
6.0 or above
A-level Philosophy
5.5 or above
A-level Accounts, Single Sciences, Computer Science, Economics, Languages, Maths, Further Maths
5.0 or above
A-Level Electronics, Geography, Geology, P.E., Foundation of Advanced Mathematics (FAM), CPLD Extended Certificate, BTEC Level 3 Applied Science, BTEC Level 3 Engineering

6. Programmes Available Level 2 Courses – 1 Year
Level 2 Vocational Qualifications
BTEC/OCR Level 2 Certificates
Art and Design, Health and Social Care, ICT, Media Studies, Business Studies, Public Services, Science, Sport
GCSEs
Maths, English, Science
Pre GCSEs
Free Standing Maths Qualification Cambridge Progression Awards
English/Functional Skills
Beginners Spanish, French and German
HPQ (Higher Project Qualification)

7. Choosing Your Programme
This depends on:
Grades at GCSE
Career/Higher Education ambitions
Enjoyment/challenge
Coursework and/or examinations
Practical and/or theoretical

8. Programme choices of former Sir Thomas Boteler learners:
Olivia Bain – A-Level History (Modern), A-Level Law, A-Level Psychology, A-Level Sociology
Rachel Bate – BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport, OCR Level 3 Technical Certificate in Health & Social Care, A-Level Psychology
Ellie Hartley – BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, A-Level Law
Philip Marshall-Smith – A-Level Biology, A-Level Chemistry, A-Level Geography, AS Extended Project
Kelsie Winch – BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design, A-Level Photography

9. Programme choices of former Sir Thomas Boteler learners:
Emma Fellows– A-Level Biology, A-Level Chemistry, A-Level English Literature, A-Level Maths (Statistics), The Graduate Programme (Enrichment)
Thomas Hunt – BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science, A-Level Business Studies, Football Sports Development Centre
Scott Johnston – A-Level Physics, A-Level, Chemistry, A-Level Maths, A-Level Further Maths, A-Level History (Modern)
Grace Laidler-Ball – BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Travel & Tourism, A-Level Drama, A-Level History (Modern)
Toby Whittaker-Smith – A-Level Business Studies, A-Level Sociology, Certificate in Financial Studies, Core Maths (Mathematical Studies) , Football Sports Development Centre

10. Give yourself the edge The Graduate Engineering Education Scheme
Music and Performance Groups (Breathe, Oxygen, Respiration)
UK and Overseas Educational Visits
Pre Medical, Pre Legal, Pre Teaching
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Specialist Guidance Team
Jobs and Apprenticeship Placements

12. Priority Application Deadline 17 February 2017
Following Open Events:
Interview Evenings:
1 x October
3 x November
2 x January
1 x February
2 x March
1 x April
1 x May
Welcome Day – TBC June/July
Registration – August/September