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

2. Enter Specialised Diplomas
The qualification identified in the 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 learners.
The “first five lines” to be introduced in September 2008.

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

4. 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

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

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

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

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

9. Diploma Pathways
Information Technology

10. 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

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

12. 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.

13. 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)

14. 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

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

16. 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)

17. 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)

18. 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.

19. 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

20. The Gateway Process

21. 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.

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

23. 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

24. Diploma in IT: Numbers

25. 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

26. Diploma in Creative & Media: Numbers

27. 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

28. Diploma in Society, Health & Development: Numbers

29. 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

30. Diploma in Engineering: Joint Numbers
Level places
Level places
Level places

31. 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

32. 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

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

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

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

36. End of presentation
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