-An overview Terry O’Regan SPECIALISED DIPLOMAS -An overview Terry O’Regan

Enter Specialised Diplomas The qualification identified in the 14-19 Implementation Plan and based on the Tomlinson Diploma model. Implementation of 14 lines of learning is being phased in up to 2013, when all Diplomas must be available to all 14-19 learners. The “first five lines” to be introduced in September 2008.

Qualification Types Academic Applied Vocational Work-based A/AS Levels Specialised Diplomas Vocationally-related Qualifications (VRQs) Apprentice-ships GCSEs Applied GCSEs BTEC courses NVQs

About Specialised Diploma The status of Diplomas: “Applied” courses rather than “Vocational” Target groups are all learners Not designed to make learners “job ready” but able to apply knowledge and skills to train and work in their chosen sector. Develop transferable skills for employment and equip for progress to the highest level jobs. Suitable for progression to employment and HE

The ‘First Five’ Lines of Learning Construction & Built Environment Creative & Media Engineering Information Technology Society, Health & Development Also the Foundation Learning Tier (Entry)

Diploma Pathways Construction & Built Environment Construction Building Services Management of Built Assets Management of Built Environment (L3 only)

Diploma Pathways Creative & Media Performing Arts Visual Arts Design Moving Image Digital & Interactive Media

Diploma Pathways Society, Health & Development Children Healthcare Justice Social Care

Diploma Pathways Information Technology

Diploma Pathways Engineering Numerous specialist options by Sector. Generic engineering content at Level 1 Specialisation through Specialist Learning at Level 2 Specialisation through Principal Learning option units at Level 3

Diploma Equivalence Level 1 600 glh- 4-5 GCSE D-G equivalent Level 2 800 glh- 5-6 GCSE A-C equivalent Level 3 1080 glh- 3 ‘A’ Level equivalent Units- 60 glh or half units of 30 glh and multiples of these.

Diploma Structure Principal Learning (240-540 glh) Units of assessment including 50% “applied” learning: knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes that support progress through the line of learning into the sector. Content guided learning hours (glh) increases with Level.

Diploma Structure Generic Learning (180-360 glh) Functional Skills (Maths, English and IT) (60 glh each) Levels E1, E2, E3, L1 and L2. Not L3 Project (60 glh at L1 and L2 and 120 glh at L3) Personal Learning and thinking skills (60glh) Work Experience 10 days (minimum)

Diploma Structure Additional/Specialised Learning (120-360 glh) more specialist units/qualifications within line of learning Broadening- units/qualifications from other lines of learning that support progression Personal development programmes

Diploma Structure Level 1 Diploma 600glh 240 glh Principal Learning 240 glh Generic Learning 120 glh Additional & Specialised Learning 10 Days Work Experience (min)

Diploma Structure Level 2 Diploma 800 glh 420 glh Principal Learning 200 glh Generic Learning 180 glh Additional & Specialised Learning 10 Days Work Experience (min)

Diploma Structure Level 3 Diploma 1080 glh 540 glh Principal Learning 180 glh Generic Learning 360 glh Additional & Specialised Learning 20 Days Work Experience (min)

Diploma Structure Flexibility At Level 1, up to 25% Principal Learning content may be from another Line of Learning. Additional/Specialised Learning (ASL) may be 2 GCSEs (for L1/L2) or 1 A/AS Level (for L3). ASL may be other qualifications. ASL may be units from NVQs. Foundation Learning Tier may be introduced in Year 9 or Entry Level.

Diploma Structure Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 2 years with NC or 1 year f/t Specialised Diploma National Curriculum 2 years with NC or 1 year f/t National Curriculum Specialised Diploma 2 years f/t Specialised Diploma

The Gateway Process

Diploma Gateway Timetable 16th October to 1st November Resources survey of potential providers 20th November Gateway Proposal Self-Assessment completed for all Lines of Learning (LoL) except Construction & Built Environment 10th December Local Authority commentary added and Gateway Proposal sent off for assessment by Regional Panel April 2007 Results of Gateway Proposal bids. April 2007 onwards Awarding Body accreditation of local Diploma programmes and Functional Skills.

Diploma Gateway Proposal 2006 Creative & Media Engineering Information Technology Society, Health & Development Also the Foundation Learning Tier Construction & Built Environment deferred to 2009 Gateway

Diploma in IT: Providers Southwark College Harris Academy Peckham St Michael’s The Charter School Walworth School Kingsdale Foundation School Bacon’s City Technology College Notre Dame School

Diploma in IT: Numbers

Diploma in Creative & Media: Providers Southwark College Harris Academy Bermondsey Harris Academy East Dulwich The Charter School Kingsdale Foundation School Bacon’s City Technology College

Diploma in Creative & Media: Numbers

Diploma in Society, Health & Development: Providers Southwark College Harris Academy Bermondsey Harris Academy East Dulwich Notre Dame School Walworth School Sacred Heart School St Saviour & St Olave’s School St Michael’s School

Diploma in Society, Health & Development: Numbers

Diploma in Engineering: Lambeth & Southwark Providers Southwark College Walworth School St Saviour & St Olave’s School Lambeth College Lilian Bayliss School Lambeth Academy London Nautical School Stockwell Park School

Diploma in Engineering: Joint Numbers Level 1- 206 places Level 2- 220 places Level 3- 78 places

Southwark Diploma Capital Bid VLE Extranet/SG Website £180k PDAs for all Level 3 students £75k Videoconferencing facilities £70k Diploma management systems £175k Expansion of medical ward at Southwark College £100k IT suite for Functional Skills £40k Software for C&M, IT and SHD £242k

Joint Engineering Capital Bid Engineering/Technology demo kits £60k Shared practical equipment £70k Small laboratory £70k Capital equipment per provider £650k total Bus, trailer and fitting out £70k Running costs £105k

Gateway Implementation 2007- Curriculum Development/Quality- LoL Groups Workforce Development Employer Engagement Information, Advice and Guidance Functional Skills Pilots 2007-8

Second 5 Lines of Learning Business, Admin and Finance Manufacturing Hospitality & Catering Land-Based/Environmental Hair & Beauty

Third 4 Lines of Learning Public Services Sport and Leisure Retail Travel and Tourism

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