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level 2 &
gcse courses
BTEC and OCR courses at Level 2
Who are these courses for?
Level 2 provision at Priestley is aimed at those who have
not achieved the average GCSE grade required to
commence a Level 3 programme. These courses will
help to prepare you for one of our Level 3 Diploma or AS
/ A-Level programmes or for apprenticeships /
employment with further training.
What will I study?
More than 50% of your programme will be a vocational
specialism leading to either a BTEC Level 2 or OCR
Level 2 qualification. The current options available at
Priestley are:
Health and Social Care
Study a range of units including communication,
individual rights and needs, health and safety. Gain
vocational experience in a Health and Social Care
setting, research and nutrition.
ICT
Explore communicating and working in the IT industry,
computer systems and graphics, customising software,
mobile communications technology and spreadsheet
modelling.
Media Studies
Study basic techniques of print production, photography,
television and film. One unit involves the detailed study
of a media product of your own choice.
Art and Design
Explore and develop your ideas and produce final
outcomes in a project at the end of the year. Experience
projects in graphics, textiles, fine art and 3D design.
Business
Study customer service, communications, finance and
selling. You will also get the chance to learn about the
travel and tourism industry.
Public Services
Explore a range of units, some practical such as land
navigation and sport taught outside the classroom, then
learn about public service skills and the effects crime
can have on society.
Sport
Cover fitness testing and training, practical sport,
anatomy and physiology, planning and leading sports
activities, psychology and nutrition for sport and
exercise and fitness instruction.
your Programme Extras
Alongside your main vocational programme you will be
able to take one or more of the following:
English and or Maths
up to GCSE
Every student who does not have a GCSE Grade 4 or
above in English and/or Maths will have to work towards
achieving a Grade 4 whilst some students with a Grade
4