1. Standardisation of Occupational Studies Award – New Specification
Michael Coburn
Standardisation of Occupational Studies Award – New Specification

2. Aim of the project The successful integration of the new standards
To have a collective approach to standardisation
Inform lecturers involved of their impact on the programme
To create a ‘generic’ layout of assessment portfolios
Submit a sample portfolio for a CCEA clinic
Create an OS Moodle site
Have a successful postal moderation May 2014

3. Why? Key Stage 4 (pre-16) 8268 hours £578,732.00
Entitlement framework – 24 subjects – 1/3 ‘vocational’
Recruitment for SERC – 58% of pupils progress to SERC
New method of moderation
New staff teaching on the programme

4. Business & Services
Construction
Design & Creativity
Engineering & Engineering Services
Environment & Society
Technology & Innovation
Childcare: The Play Environment
Bench Joinery
Contemporary Cuisine
Basic Fast-Fit Operations
Animal Care
Communication within an office or Business Environment
Brick/Brickwork
Creative Hairstyling on Long Hair
Basic Vehicle Body Components & Fitting
Horticulture: Caring for Plants & Flowers
CAD (Computer Aided Design)
Carpentry & Joinery
Creative Hair Styling Setting Techniques
Horticulture: Growing Plants in a Sustainable Way
Digital Imaging
Creative Styling using Blow Drying Techniques
Hard Landscaping
Electrical Wiring Installation
Reminiscence with Individuals in a Care Environment
Customer Service
Painting & Decorating
Enterprise Crafts
Electronic Circuit Construction
Running a Leisure Event
Facial Skincare
Plastering
Graphic Design
Maintenance of L&-Based Machinery
Sports Leadership
Digital Music
Logistics & Transport
Plumbing
Interior Design
Manufacturing Techniques- Hand Fitting
Tour Guiding
Manicure & Nail Art
Tiling
Patisserie & Baking
Manufacturing Techniques- Sheet Metal
Working in a Care Environment
Modern Office Procedures
Specialised Crafts
Working in Tourism
Sound Production
Modern Retailing
Textile & Fashion Design
Vehicle Servicing & Valet Operations
TV & Film Production
Total Beauty
Vehicle Technician Operations
Shampooing & Conditioning Treatments
Website Development
The Physical Care of Babies
Using Office Technology
Vehicle Servicing & Valeting Operations
15 units
8 units
12 units
11 units
9 units

7. Choices Do nothing – ask staff to ‘get on with it’
Schools within SERC to manage own vocational areas - AHOS to manage their own subject area
To manage the process as AHOS for School Partnerships – CCEA centre co-ordinator

10. Project Survey Comments
“ensure students ENJOY their course – very important for both parties involved”
“very beneficial programme for both college & students.
“excellent for recruitment to college”

11. Any Questions?