1. 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 https://moodle2.serc.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=237 https://moodle2.serc.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=237 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 EnvironmentBench JoineryContemporary CuisineBasic Fast-Fit OperationsAnimal CareBench Joinery 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) Contemporary Cuisine Carpentry & Joinery Creative Hair Styling Setting Techniques CAD (Computer Aided Design) Horticulture: Growing Plants in a Sustainable Way Digital Imaging Creative Styling using Blow Drying Techniques Hard Landscaping Creative Styling using Blow Drying Techniques Electrical Wiring Installation Reminiscence with Individuals in a Care Environment Carpentry & Joinery Customer ServicePainting & DecoratingEnterprise CraftsElectronic Circuit ConstructionRunning a Leisure EventDigital Imaging Facial SkincarePlasteringGraphic Design Maintenance of L&-Based Machinery Sports LeadershipDigital Music Logistics & TransportPlumbingInterior Design Manufacturing Techniques- Hand Fitting Tour Guiding Manufacturing Techniques- Hand Fitting Manicure & Nail ArtTilingPatisserie & Baking Manufacturing Techniques- Sheet Metal Working in a Care Environment Manufacturing Techniques- Sheet Metal Modern Office Procedures Specialised CraftsPlumbingWorking in TourismSound Production Modern Retailing Textile & Fashion Design Vehicle Servicing & Valet Operations TV & Film Production Patisserie & Baking Total BeautyVehicle Technician Operations Shampooing & Conditioning Treatments Website Development The Physical Care of Babies Using Office Technology Vehicle Servicing & Valeting Operations 15 units 8 units12 units11 units9 units

7. Choices 1.Do nothing – ask staff to ‘get on with it’ 2.Schools within SERC to manage own vocational areas - AHOS to manage their own subject area 3.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?