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As the name suggests, this department is dedicated to providing a vocational alternative to traditional A levels in the Sixth Form. Our students are able to achieve success without the pressure of exams or "text heavy" coursework requirements. We run two courses: Both courses lead to OCR National Certificate Level 3. The courses run from the Vocational Studies Centre. The centre has its own study area with networked computers and a variety of teaching facilities; ranging from cosy and informal areas, for small group tutorials, to a large airy space for presentations and visiting speakers. Class sizes are normally between 7 and 14. |
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Teacher of Business & Public Services
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Syllabus OCR National Certificate
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Both the Business Course and the Public Services Course follow the same general design. Six Unit Certificates qualify for UCAS points (Pass - 40 points, Merit - 80 points & Distinctiion - 120 points). A team-building course takes place during the year, which helps students to learn to work together. Public Services students take part in an expedition and are visited by speakers from one or more of the major armed forces. An OCR Moderator in each subject visits the department twice per academic year to sign off the students' work to be entered for accreditation. This means that coursework evidence - such as posters, videos etc. does not need to be posted away from the college. |
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BRISTOL ZOO VISIT 13th October 2008 Grenville College students made the 4th annual visit to Bristol Zoo. On a day that started with a difficult and busy journey and not very promising weather conditions, we experienced the delights of the zoo and enjoyed some informative and useful educational talks; the day soon became sunnier and brighter to make our visit an enjoyable one once again. Our first trip, three years ago, saw two members of staff and twelve students travelling to Bristol in a school mini-bus for two Business Studies talks and a look around the zoo. Impressed with both the zoo and the quality of its educational services, the staff encouraged others to join them. The following year saw the Year Sevens join us for a team building day, the next year, a group of Biology A level students accompanied us and this year we were also joined by a group of Psychology students. The students always enjoy this combination of education and a day out; Bristol Zoo is small enough for the younger pupils not to feel insecure but interesting and varied enough to keep the Sixth Formers and staff entertained.
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Click on the links below to visit some worthwhile web resources.
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BUSINESS STUDIES
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PUBLIC SERVICES |
Tel: 01237 472212 email: registrar@grenvillecollege.co.uk
Grenville College is a Woodard School
