General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and International GCSE (IGCSE) is the world’s most popular international examination framework for 14-16 year olds, leading to globally recognised and valued 16+ qualifications.

GCSE encourages learner-centred and enquiry-based approaches to learning. It develops learners’ skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem-solving, giving learners excellent preparation for the next stage in their education. GCSE is compatible with other curricula and is internationally relevant and sensitive to different needs and cultures. The resulting qualification provides a foundation for higher level courses, most commonly A-Levels.

In Years 10 and 11, English, mathematics, science, and Islamic (for Muslims) are compulsory subjects. Students also choose from a wide range of optional subjects including PE, history, geography, drama, economics, business studies, computing, ICT, French, Mandarin, Arabic A, Arabic B, art and statistics. Students continue to meet their form tutor in the morning but as they do a variety of different subject options, they will be with different groups throughout the day.

RIS is proud to offer the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh International Award to secondary students in Years 11-13.

This is an exciting self-development programme equipping the students with life skills to make a difference to themselves, their communities and the world. The Award concept is one of individual challenge designed to encourage young people to develop into responsible, active citizens who will positively contribute towards society. 

It presents a balanced, non-competitive and enjoyable programme of voluntary activities which encourage personal discovery and growth, self-reliance, perseverance, responsibility, and service to the community. 

For this Award, students need to participate in activities in four sections in order to gain the award:

• Service
  This section of the award provides our students with a sense of worth from having given service and help to others in their community.
• Skills
  This section provides our students with the opportunity to either improve on an existing skill, or to try something new.
• Physical Recreation
  This section specifically aims to encourage a more active lifestyle and to improve team skills, self-esteem, and confidence of our students.
• Adventurous Journey/Expedition

The Expedition section requires participants to undertake an assessed backpacking and camping expedition. It aims to take students out of their comfort zone, within a safe and secure setting as a result of a suitable training and supervision .

Introduction:

Following the rules and regulations of the Ministry of Education, Arabic is a compulsory subject for students in the United Arab Emirates.

Syllabus Codes:

• Arabic as a First Language: Edexcel (IGCSE) - 4ARO
• Arabic as a Second Language- Edexcel (GCSE) – 1AR0

GCSE Arabic requires students to:

• Communicate accurately, appropriately and effectively in writing.
• Understand and respond appropriately to what they read.
• Enjoy and appreciate the beauty of Arabic.
• Complement other areas of study, by developing skills of a more general application (example: analysis, synthesis and drawing of inferences).
• Promote the student’s personal development and an understanding of themselves and other people.
• Ensure the eligibility criteria for admission in University and approval of certificate on completion of course.

Course Options after GCSE:

GCSE Arabic will allow students to go on to a range of further studies involving the Arabic language.

GCSE Art & Design encourages a range of skills, stimulates aesthetic awareness, knowledge and critical understanding of art, and provides opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills. Crucially, a personal and independent perspective is encouraged at all times. The syllabus is designed to accommodate a wide range of abilities, materials and resources.

Subject Content

The areas of study listed below provide a framework of art and design practice and indicate an approach that encourages exploration. Learners may use either traditional media or new media or a combination of both, providing all assessment objectives are met. Candidates are encouraged to produce a variety of creative responses through exploration with a range of materials, processes and techniques.

Candidates are expected to:

• Identify and research a particular aspect of art and design
• Carry out relevant exploration of media, materials, techniques and appropriate processes
• Document and evaluate ideas and concepts against intentions as the work progresses
• Develop these into a cohesive final outcome.

In response to studies within this area, candidates are expected to demonstrate skills in either a representational or a descriptive manner, or they may be more imaginative and interpretative. The work should evolve through investigation and development by the candidate. Responses may be based on a directly observed starting point or subject, or they may be the candidate’s personal response to a theme. Subjects could include: • landscapes • figure studies • portraits • the natural or built environment • still-life • artefacts abstract notions or feelings • personal experiences • visual ideas inspired by literary sources

Candidates should be encouraged to work from direct observation and to explore the use of tone, colour and composition, materials and context. This is shown through the use of processes and the use of media such as charcoal, pencil, pastels, acrylic, water colour, oil and inks. They should also show knowledge of art and design from other cultures or history and relate it to their own studies.

All candidates take two components:

Career opportunities

Illustrator, Photographer, Animator, Interior designer, Architect, Graphic designer, Fashion designer, Arts director, Art therapist, Art adviser, Printmaker, Teaching.

Course Overview:

The Business Studies syllabus develops learners' understanding of business activity in the public and private sectors, and the importance of innovation and change. Learners find out how the major types of business organisation are established, financed and run, and how their activities are regulated. Factors influencing business decision-making are also considered, as are the essential values of cooperation and interdependence.

Learners not only study business concepts and techniques but also enhance related skills such as numeracy and enquiry. The syllabus provides both a foundation for further study at A Level and an ideal preparation for the world of work.

GCSE Business Studies requires students to:-

• Develop knowledge with understanding.
• Be able to analyse information in narrative, numerical and graphical forms.
• Be able to make judgements, recommendations and decisions on given situations
• Make effective use of relevant terminology, concepts and methods and evaluate the strengths and limitations of the ideas used.

Course Options after IGCSE:

GCSE Business Studies provides a basic foundation to continue with A-Level Business and to then continue with a wide range of different Business-related, Management or specialised courses such as Marketing, Finance and Accounting or Human Relations Management.

Famous Business Graduates

• Walter Haas – founder of Levi Jeans
• Michael Bloomberg – founder of Bloomberg Media
• Henry Paulson – former US Treasury Secretary
• Chase Carey – CEO of Formula 1
• John Grisham – award-wining author
• Kevin Costner – Hollywood actor

Course Content:

IGCSE Computer Science is an ideal foundation for further study in Computer Science. Understanding the principles of Computer Science provides learners with the underpinning knowledge required for many other subjects in science and engineering, and the skills learnt can also be used in everyday life.

IGCSE Computing requires students to:

• Study the principles and practices of computing and gain confidence in computational thinking and programming.
• They learn to program by writing computer code and they develop their understanding of the main principles of problem-solving using computers.
• Learners apply their understanding to develop computer-based solutions to problems using algorithms and a high-level programming language.
• They also develop a range of technical skills, as well as the ability to test effectively and to evaluate computing solutions.

Course Options after IGCSE:

The combination of knowledge and skills in IGCSE Computer Science gives learners a solid foundation for further study. Candidates who achieve grades A* to C are well prepared to follow a wide range of courses including Cambridge International AS & A Level Computer Science, or the equivalent.

Course Overview:

The IGCSE Economics syllabus develops an understanding of economic terminology and principles and of basic economic theory. Learners study the economics of developed and developing nations and how these interrelate. They also learn to handle simple data and undertake economic analysis, evaluate information and discriminate between facts and value judgements in economic issues.

A foundation for further study at AS and A Level, the syllabus also encourages a better understanding of the world in which learners live, and helps them play an active part in the decision-making process, whether as consumers, producers or citizens of the local, national and international community.

IGCSE Economics requires students to:-

• Learn about the economics of developed and developing nations and how these interrelate.
• Learn to handle simple data and undertake economic analysis
• Evaluate information and discriminate between facts and value judgements in economic issues.

Course Options after IGCSE:

IGCSE Economics provides a basic foundation to continue with A-Level Economics or Business. Students can then progress to some form of further study, either research-orientated through a higher degree or vocational training for courses such as teaching, banking, management Politics or journalism.

Famous Economics Graduates

• Russell Howard – TV host and comedian
• Stelios Haji-Ioannou – founder of EasyJet
• Juan Manuel Santos – President of Colombia and Nobel Prize winner
• Arianna Huffington – co-founder of Huffington Post

Introduction:

IGCSE English Language is a compulsory subject taught through a two-year course in years 10 and 11. Depending on the strength of your English skills, you will either follow the IGCSE English as a First Language, or English as a Second Language course. Your teachers will advise you on which of the two options is most suitable for you.

Course Content:

Designed for students for whom English is their mother tongue, IGCSE First Language English develops the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively in both speech and writing. Students learn how to employ a wide-ranging vocabulary, use Standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed. Students are also encouraged to read a range of non-literary and literary texts, both for their own enjoyment and to further their awareness of the ways in which language can be used.

IGCSE English as a First Language requires students to:

Demonstrate a wide variety of skills including:

• Their ability to understand and collate explicit and implicit meanings
• Select, analyse and evaluate relevant material
• Understand how writers achieve effects
• Write a summary

Course Options after IGCSE:

IGCSE First Language English develops general analysis and communication skills such as synthesis, inference, and the ability to order facts and present opinions effectively. These are vital skills which will serve as a stepping stone to all further educational courses and many careers including Law, Business, Media and Education, all of which place a high value on articulate and coherent communication.

Course Content:

Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language is designed for students who already have a working knowledge of the language and who want to consolidate their understanding in order to progress in their academic or professional careers. The qualification reflects the widespread use of English in education and commerce as well as in entertainment. The aim is to achieve a level of practical communication ideal for everyday use.

IGCSE English as a Second Language requires students to:

• Develop and exhibit English Language skills relating to four areas of competency: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
• Understand and present facts, ideas and opinions.
• Evaluate information
• Communicate effectively and appropriately.

Course Options after IGCSE:

This course will enable successful students to exhibit a level of competency necessary to gain access to all higher educational institutions and courses utilising the English language. The qualification can also form the basis for further, more in-depth language study.

Course Content:

IGCSE English Literature is a course available to students who are studying or have studied English as a First Language. It aims to assess the ability of the candidate to present an informed personal response to works of Literature. It is an exciting course which provides students with the opportunity to experience Literature written by a range of writers from diverse backgrounds.

IGCSE English Literature requires students to:

• Communicate accurately, appropriately and effectively in both speech and writing.
• Understand and respond imaginatively
• Enjoy reading literature, developing imagination, analysis and understanding of periods and themes
• Explore areas of human concern leading to a greater understanding of themselves and others.

Course Options after IGCSE:

IGCE English Literature will lead perfectly to study AS and A2 level English Literature as well as other options where critical thinking, insight and expressive fluency are important. It is a valuable and well- regarded qualification to attain for students wishing to enter any higher education course where they will be required to exhibit strong comprehension and analytical skills.

Course Overview:

Through the IGCSE Geography syllabus, learners will develop a 'sense of place' by looking at the world around them on a local, regional and global scale. Learners will examine a range of natural and man- made environments, and study some of the processes which affected their development. They will also look at the ways in which people interact with their environment, and the opportunities and challenges an environment can present, thereby gaining a deeper insight into the different communities and cultures that exist around the world.

IGCSE Geography requires students to:-

Develop skills across four main areas –

• Knowledge with understanding
• Analysis
• Judgment and decision making
• Investigation by enquiry skills and presentation skills.

Course Options after IGCSE:

This course enables students to access AS and A-Level Geography in the short term and is recommended that they study IGCSE Geography in preparation for these later qualifications. As students’ progress, IGCSE Geography may help students to prepare for further education and employment in Education, Industry, Town and Country Planning Meteorological Stations, Aviation, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Business Administration and Management Decision Making.

Famous Geography Graduates

• Michael Jordan – basketball player
• Prince William – future King of Great Britain
• Mother Teresa – charity worker in Kolkata
• Theresa May – former British Prime Minister
• Wayne Hemmingway – fashion designer
• Alexander von Humboldt – founder of modern geographical study

Course Overview:

The IGCSE History syllabus looks at some of the major international issues of the twentieth centuries, as well as covering the history of a particular region in more depth. The emphasis is on both historical knowledge and on the skills required for historical research.
Learners develop an understanding of the nature of cause and effect, continuity and change, similarity and difference and find out how to use and understand historical evidence as part of their studies. IGCSE History will stimulate any learner already interested in the past, providing a basis for further study, and also encouraging a lifelong interest in the subject.

IGCSE History requires students to:-

• Recall, select, organise and deploy knowledge of the syllabus content.
• Demonstrate an understanding of change and continuity, cause and consequence, similarity and difference.
• Students must also consider the motives, emotions, intentions and beliefs of people in the past.
• Comprehend, interpret, evaluate and use a range of sources as evidence in their historical context.

Course Options after IGCSE:

This course enables students to access AS and A-Level History in the short term and is recommended that they study IGCSE History in preparation for these later qualifications. As students’ progress, IGCSE History will provide them with skills and disciplines that are highly valued by employers. It is a pathway to many different types of careers in Politics, Journalism, Public Administration, Diplomatic Services, Industry, Commerce, Education, the Legal Profession as well as Libraries and Research.

Famous History Graduates

• Sasha Baron Cohen – actor and Cambridge graduate
• Gordon Brown – former British Prime Minister
• Andrew Morton – prize-winning biographer
• Louis Theroux – award-winning documentary maker and broadcaster
• John F. Kennedy – US President
• Michael Palin – comedian and journalist
• Michael Mansfield QC – leading lawyer in UK

Introduction

Following the rules and regulations of the Ministry of Education, Islamic Education is a compulsory subject for students in Years 1 to 13 in the United Arab Emirates.

Course Content:

IGCSE in Islamiyat aims to give students an understanding of the basic tenets of Islam and, in particular, to elaborate those specific areas apposite to the approach of their own religious grouping, sect or school of thought. Islamic traditions, laws, writings and practices are examined. This is offered as an additional option for our students studying Islamic.

IGCSE Islamiyat requires students to:

• Gain an understanding of the basic tenets of Islam and, in particular, to elaborate those specific areas apposite to the approach of their own religious grouping, sect or school of thought
• Enhance their acquaintance with Islam by referring to its traditions, laws, writings and practices
• Respond to contemporary issues from a Muslim perspective.

Course Options after IGCSE:

Achieving an IGCSE in Islamiyat will allow student to go on to Islamic Studies at AS Level. This in turn would lead to further higher educational opportunities which could follow on to careers involving political and sociological issues.

Course Content:

An essential and compulsory subject for all students, IGCSE Mathematics is a fully examined course which encourages the development of mathematical knowledge as a key life skill, and as a basis for more advanced study. The syllabus aims to build students' confidence by helping them develop a feel for numbers, patterns and relationships, and places a strong emphasis on solving problems and presenting and interpreting results.

IGCSE Mathematics requires students to:

• Develop their mathematical knowledge and oral, written and practical skills.
• Develop a feel for number, carry out calculations and understand the significance of the results obtained.
• Apply mathematics in everyday situations and develop an understanding of the part which mathematic plays in the world around them.
• Solve problems, present the solutions clearly, check and interpret the results and develop an understanding of mathematical principles.
• Recognize when and how a situation may be represented mathematically, identify and interpret relevant factors and, where necessary, select an appropriate mathematical method to solve the problem.
• Develop an ability to apply mathematics in other subjects, particularly science and technology utilizing abilities to reason logically, to classify, to generalize and to prove.

Course Options after IGCSE Mathematics:

Students that show a strength in Mathematics IGCSE have the option of sitting for the qualification in Year 10. This gives them the opportunity to gain an additional IGCSE in Mathematics in Year 11 in Further Mathematics. This syllabus is intended for high ability learners who have achieved, or are likely to achieve, grade A*, A or B in the IGCSE Mathematics. Further Mathematics enables learners to extend the mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding developed in the IGCSE Mathematics course and use skills in the context of more advanced techniques. IGCE Mathematics will lead perfectly on to study AS and A2 level Mathematics in Year 12. It is an essential qualification for students wishing to enter any higher education course requiring analytical and numerical skills.

Course Content:

Students looking for a more in-depth Science course are offered the opportunity to study the IGCSE Separate Sciences Course. Each Science separately gaining an IGCSE grade in each individual Science. The separate science option means that students will receive 3 different IGCSE grades, one in Biology, one in Chemistry and one in Physics. Standards and difficulty are the same as the Double Award Science course but there is a third more content to be covered. Content is interesting and engaging but is also designed to ensure good preparation, both for those continuing to further study and for those who wish to work in a scientific field. Learners gain an understanding of the basic principles of each subject through a mix of theoretical and practical studies, while also developing an understanding of the scientific skills essential for further study. Students will learn how science is studied, practiced, and applied. They will consider and evaluate the effect humans of communities and the environment. As well as focusing on the individual sciences, the syllabus helps learners to understand the technological world in which they live, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments.

The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:

• Learn about unifying patterns and themes in science applying them to new and changing situations
• Acquire knowledge and understanding of scientific facts, terminology, concepts, principles and practical techniques
• Apply the principles and concepts of science, including those related to the applications of science, to different contexts
• Evaluate scientific information, making judgements on the basis of this information
• Appreciate the practical nature of science, developing experimental and investigative skills based on correct and safe laboratory techniques
• Analyse, interpret and evaluate data and experimental methods, drawing conclusions that are consistent with evidence from experimental activities and suggesting possible improvements and further investigations
• Recognise the importance of accurate experimental work and reporting scientific methods in science
• Select, organise and present relevant information clearly and logically using appropriate vocabulary, definitions and conventions
• Develop a logical approach to problem solving in a wider context
• Select and apply appropriate areas of mathematics relevant to science as set out under each topic
• Prepare for more advanced courses in science and for other courses that require knowledge of science.

Course Options after IGCSE:

Students who wish to progress to study a science-based course at university are advised to take at least one Science course at A- Level and should obtain a Grade 6 or higher to progress.

Careers

The students choosing IGCSE Double science may wish to consider the following careers: Medicine and healthcare; Science and research; Agriculture; Sport and fitness; Engineering; Police and emergency services; Forensic science

Course Overview:

IGCSE Travel and Tourism is designed to help meet the need for skilled and knowledgeable individuals in this rapidly diversifying industry. The syllabus develops practical skills across a range of working roles, as well as providing a global and local perspective on travel and tourism. Learners gain an overview of the industry, and learn about popular destinations, customer care, working procedures, travel and tourism products and services, and marketing and promotion.

IGCSE Travel and Tourism requires students to:-

Develop skills across four main areas –

• An understanding of the travel and tourism industry
• Theoretical knowledge of the industry and related sectors, including knowledge of travel and tourism products and services, the infrastructure on which they depend and the transport system needed to operate them
• Practical ability in a range of skills and procedures related to working in the travel and tourism industry, including knowledge of the essential personal and professional skills required by individuals working in the service sector
• Critical awareness of the physical, social and economic environments in which travel and tourism takes place, including understanding of the global, regional and local perspectives of travel and tourism.

Course Options after IGCSE:

This course enables students to progress either directly into employment or proceed to further qualifications such as the AS and A-Level, or BTEC Travel and Tourism or other Business-related options either through the A-Level or BTEC pathway.

Course Overview:

The Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma qualifications in Business have been developed in the business sector to:

• Give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the business sector or to progress to Level 3 vocational qualifications
• Provide education and training for business employees
• Give opportunities for business employees to achieve a Level 2 vocationally specific qualification
• Give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

The Pearson BTEC International Level 2 qualifications in Business have been designed to address the needs of Level 2 learners in key areas, including interpersonal skills and customer service. Learners have the opportunity to develop skills to support them as they build relationships with a wide variety of customers, internal and external, to a range of business environments. A range of specialist units are included to allow centres to offer innovative, imaginative and creative curriculum to meet their learner needs.

Students will cover a mandatory unit – “Business Purposes” and “Business Organisations” and then study an optional unit based on a variety of subjects related to Business.

Options after the course is complete:

There are many progression opportunities. This qualification provides a suitable foundation for further study within the sector through progression on to further BTEC qualifications, specifically the Pearson BTEC International Level 3 in Business or Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. Students have also successfully advanced onto other more specialised Level 3 qualifications applying the skills they have developed on the Level 2 Business course in a variety of subject areas.

Course Overview:

The Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma qualifications in Information Technology have been developed to:

• Give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the IT sector or to progress to vocational qualifications
• Provide education and training for those employed in IT
• Give those employed in IT opportunities to achieve a Level 2 vocationally specific qualification
• Give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

The specification provides content and structures that help learners to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to work as professionals in the IT sector. Key aspects include:

• Flexibility in unit structures so that the centre and learners can choose appropriate combinations of optional units to meet their interests and aspirations
• Units based on the UK National Occupational Standards and contextualised to the business environment
• Simple and consistent nesting of qualifications to allow learners to choose specialist pathways later in their programmes of study.

Students will cover a mandatory unit – “Communicating in the IT industry” and then study a selection of optional units related to the various fields of IT

Options after the course is complete:

There are many progression opportunities. This qualification provides a suitable foundation for further study within the sector through progression on to further BTEC qualifications, specifically the Pearson BTEC International Level 3 in Information Technology. Students have also successfully advanced onto other more specialised Level 3 qualifications applying the skills they have developed on the Level 2 IT course in a variety of subject areas.

Course Overview:

BTEC Performing Arts has been developed to give learners the opportunity to develop sector- specific knowledge in a practical learning environment. Through a combination of practical experience and written assignments, this vocational qualification will provide pupils with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed for a career in the sector. Pupils will also develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes which are essential for successful performance in working life.

BTEC International Level 2 Certificate in Performing Arts (Acting) requires students to:

• Acquire specific acting techniques in a range of performance disciplines and styles and develop their understanding of the role of the actor.
• Demonstrate effective ways of working in the performing arts, such as development of ideas, rehearsal and performance.
• Display attitudes that are considered most important in the performing arts, including personal management, communication, team work and problem solving.
• Be able to evaluate, self- reflect and set personal goals and targets.
• Gain knowledge of employment opportunities with the performing arts industry and the jobs undertaken by those who work in it.
• Research a range of career opportunities with a view to their own professional development within the performing arts industry.

The course structure:

Mandetory Unit

• B4 - Acting Skills and Techniques - Level 2 - 100 Learning Hours - 10 Unit Value

Optional Units

• A1 - Working in the Perfoming Arts Industry - Level 2 - 50 Learning Hours - 5 Unit Value
• A2 - Professional Development in the Performing Arts Industry - Level 2 - 50 Learning Hours - 5 Unit Value

Course options after BTEC Level 2:

There are many progression opportunities. This qualification provides a suitable foundation for further study within the sector through progression on to further BTEC qualifications, specifically the Pearson BTEC International Level 3 in Performing Arts. Alternatively, the underpinning knowledge, practical and vocational skills learnt on the BTEC Level 2 First Award in Performing Arts will enhance and support progression to a competency-based course. Successful learners at Level 2 may also consider general qualifications at Level 3 such as AS or A Levels in Drama and Theatre Studies and Performing Arts.

Course Overview:

The course is intended to encourage personal development through practical participation and performance in a range of sports and exercise activities, it also:

• Gives learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life
• Gives learners a wider understanding and appreciation of health-related fitness, sports and exercise
• Encourages learners to develop their people, communication, planning and team-working skills

What is involved in the course?

• Across the two years, students will complete two different units. The first being ‘Fitness Testing and Training’ and the second being ‘Practical Sport’
• Both of the units are coursework based, meaning there is no exam involved

What type of student is most suitable for the BTEC Level 2 Sport course?

• This course is a great opportunity for those individuals who enjoy the practical element of sport, as well as the theory, understanding the different types of sports and what motivates individuals to participate
• As this course is 100% coursework based, it enables those students who are more suited for practical, and non-exam based subjects to excel

Course Options after BTEC Level 2 Sport:

• BTEC Sport provides a basic foundation to continue with BTEC level 3 Sport and to then continue with a wide range of different Sport-related, Organisations or specialised courses such as coaching, personal training, teaching and sports rehabilitation based employment.

Course Overview:

The Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma qualifications in Engineering have been developed in the maintenance, manufacturing, electronic and general engineering sectors to:

• Give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the engineering sector or to progress to Level 3 vocational qualifications
• Provide education and training for engineering employees
• Give opportunities for engineering employees to achieve a Level 2 vocationally specific qualification
• Give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the engineering sector or to progress to Level 3 vocational qualifications
• Give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

What is involved in the course?

All students will complete a mandatory course titled ‘Working Safely and Effectively in Engineering’ in which students will learn to use and handle a range of engineering equipment in a safe manner, avoiding risks and hazards in line with workplace standards and policies. Once completed, students will complete 2 further units which will allow them to use the skills learnt in the first module in a practical manner.

Options after the course is complete:

The engineering sector continues to suffer from a skills gap and needs to keep up with rapidly developing technologies. These Pearson International BTEC Level 2 qualifications in Engineering have been designed to give new entrants to the engineering sector the underpinning knowledge and specific skills needed to meet the needs of modern engineering industries.

Course Overview:

The Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma qualifications in Music have been developed in the Creative and Cultural Skills sector to:

• Give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the music industry sector or to progress to Level 3 vocational qualifications
• Provide education and training for musicians
• Give opportunities for musicians to achieve a Level 2 vocationally specific qualification
• Give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

What is involved in the course?

The Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Certificate gives learners an overview of employment opportunities within the music industry and develops skills in performing, composing or music technology. All students will complete mandatory units on working in the music industry and professional development in the music industry, as well as an optional unit which can vary from performance, composition and technologies.

Options after the course is complete:

The music industry offers many opportunities for employment and is not limited to those who are able to play an instrument. The choice of units within these qualifications reflects this with units on the music industry, developing as a musical performer and working in an ensemble being included. Learners may choose to follow a practical performing course by taking units that cater for this approach. Learners may choose to complete this qualification through the use of music technology or by using a mixture of both performing and music technology.