Introducing AQA’s Technical and Vocational Qualifications Presented by: [Raman Gurnani and Sarah Taylore]

AQA’s Technical and Vocational Qualifications Level 2 Technical awards Level 3 Tech-levels Level 3 Applied Generals Subject pages AQA-A-Z

What are Technical Awards? Practical qualifications Provide learners skills to prepare them for further study, apprenticeships and the workplace Equivalent to 1 GCSE Can be included in Progress 8 as part of the non-EBACC ‘open’ group

What are Tech-levels? Vocational qualifications for 16-18 year olds that – through a blend of knowledge and skills – offer learners a ‘clear line of sight’ into an occupational area or a specific occupation Develop ‘technical’ opportunities – as opposed to broad vocational – at an earlier age Bring clarity and rigour to vocational qualifications after years of fragmentation and false starts Engage young people in career planning earlier on Help employers by building a ‘pipeline’ of young people with the right skills Encourage employer participation in delivery of skills and competency

What are Applied Generals? Level 3 Qualifications with a broad study of a vocational area for 16-18 year olds Can be part of a learners study programme Increased rigour that will ensure a level external assessment is applied Support progression to higher education Qualifications that will attract UCAS tariff Qualifications that have gained the gained the support of Higher Education

AQA’s Level 2 Technical-Awards Children’s Learning and Development Fashion and Textiles Food and Catering Health and Social Care IT Materials Technology Performing Arts Sport STEM* Visual Communication Available for first teaching from September 2017 * Our STEM qualification will be available for first teaching from September 2018

AQA’s Level 3 Technical-levels Business: Marketing (720 and 360 GLH) Engineering: Mechatronic Engineering (720 and 360 GLH) Engineering: Design Engineering (720 and 360 GLH) IT: User Support (720 and 360 GLH) IT: Networking (720 and 360 GLH) IT: Programming (720 and 360 GLH) IT: Cyber Security (360 GLH) Games Art and Design (from Sept 16 - 360 / 540 / 720 / 1080 GLH)

AQA’s Level 3-Applied Generals Level 3 Applied Business and Applied Science Certificate (180glh) and Extended Certificate 360 GLH) Optionality ONLY at 360 GLH Compensation applied within units 60 GLH sized units

What progression is there available to learners from Technical Awards? Learners will be able to progress to ‘traditional’ A-levels as well as Tech-Levels and Applied General qualifications where applicable Technical Award Progression to: IT Tech Levels in: IT User Support Networking Cyber Security Programming Materials Technology Tech Levels in: Engineering Foundation Engineering Design Mechatronic Engineering Visual Communication Tech Levels in: Entertainment Technology Foundation Video Games and Mechanics Video Games Art and Design

Technical Award Progression to: Health & Social Care Applied General: Science STEM Tech Levels in: Engineering Foundation Engineering Design Mechatronic Engineering Applied General: Science

Why choose AQA for vocational qualifications? Better assessment We believe in clean and clear assessment. Our specimen papers show you our approach and give you an insight into our assessment strategy. Better resources Our unique and comprehensive resources give you everything you need to support your teaching of our new Technical Awards. Included are: Schemes of work Additional sample assessment materials Exemplar materials Mapping changes from the current specifications Guidance on areas of concern and vocabulary Other subject specific resources. Better to work with Our team is always on hand to answer your questions. We focus on building qualifications that allow students to demonstrate their ability and on giving you the support you need to ensure your students are as prepared as they can be.

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