Applied Law BTEC National Certificate and Extended Certificate

Course Leader: Phil BlackbournEmail: philip.blackbourn@qmc.ac.uk

Fact File• A combination of course work and externally examined tasks that develop legal knowledge and problem solving skills.• Includes a trip to Winchester Crown Court • Provides progression to undergraduate courses (including law) or employment• Entry Requirements 5-6 GCSEs grades 4-9.

Course SummaryThe course provides knowledge and understanding of the English Legal System including Function of the Courts and Legal Profession, Role of the Judiciary, Statutory and Judicial Law Making, Lay People, Fatal and Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person, Sentencing, Offences Against Property, General Defences, Police Powers, Negligence, Contract Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Legal Funding and Legal Skills.

The course provides a vocationally relevant qualification for those planning to enter the legal sector or those wishing to gain UCAS points for higher education to study law or another subject. The course delivery is based on practical assignments which develop the knowledge and skills pertinent to paralegal employment such as drafting letters and documents, client interviews and advice.

Specific entry requirements It is not necessary to have any prior knowledge of the Law to succeed on this course. Most important is good verbal and written communication, strong work ethic and effective time management.

Progression skills and opportunitiesThis course could lead to employment as a Paralegal or Legal Apprentice in a firm of solicitors or other employment in law related roles e.g. Police, Local Authority, Health and Safety, Customs, Inland Revenue, Banking, Insurance or the Court Service. Alternatively the course provides equivalent UCAS points to A levels for entry onto undergraduate courses in law or other subjects.

How is the course assessed?This course is assessed by a combination of internally assessed course work and externally marked tasks completed under supervised conditions.

What topics will I be studying?Certificate• Civil Dispute Resolution• Enforcement of Civil Law• How precedent works• Application of the law of negligence• Judicial Precedent• Parliamentary Law Making• Delegated Legislation• Statutory Interpretation• European Law• Lay People, Judges and Lawyers• Non-fatal offences• Sentencing

Extended Certificate• Murder• Manslaughter• Theft, Robbery, Burglary, Fraud, Criminal Damage• General Defences• Police Powers of Arrest, Detention, Interviews and Searches• Contract

Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?Learners are encouraged to purchase the BTEC National Applied Law Student Book ISBN: 9781292193533.

Art, Craft and Design - A LevelHead of Department: James Fraser-Murison

Email: james.fraser-murison@qmc.ac.uk

Fact File• For students planning a career in Art and Design, the A Level course will have the necessary breadth of work for entry onto a Degree or Foundation degree in Art and Design.• Some students study a one year full-time Art and Design Foundation course before progressing to degree level. A few students go directly into work related areas. Typical career options include fine art, illustration, textile design, interiors, fashion design, fashion promotion and three-dimensional design, including jewellery, costume and theatre.• Combines well with many other subjects at A level including other Art, Design or Media A levels.

Course SummaryArt, Craft & Design is a multi-disciplinary course which involves working with a wide variety of techniques and processes. In the first year, the course expands and develops students’ practical skills, knowledge and understanding of materials. Students will learn a wide variety of drawing, printmaking, craft and textile techniques and will create exciting contemporary artwork in two and three dimensions. This is deal if you want to explore processes and techniques from across the department.

During the second year the course seeks to build on the knowledge gained during the first year and develop the ability to work independently through sustained investigations, development of ideas and in depth analysis. Students will work on a variety of briefs but they will be more personally directed and in depth. The conclusion of the 2 year A level course will be for students to present two components of work in the form of a portfolio with an externally set assignment.

Specific entry requirementsIt is recommended that you have a grade 5 or above in an Art or relevant Technology subject. If this is not applicable, you should bring a small portfolio of work to your enrolment interview.

Being open to experimentation and to trying new things, as well as having a creative outlook and a willingness to work hard, is highly valued.

Applied Law BTEC National Certificate and Extended Certificate

Course Leader: Phil BlackbournEmail: philip.blackbourn@qmc.ac.uk

Fact File• A combination of course work and externally examined tasks that develop legal knowledge and problem solving skills.• Includes a trip to Winchester Crown Court • Provides progression to undergraduate courses (including law) or employment• Entry Requirements 5-6 GCSEs grades 4-9.

Course SummaryThe course provides knowledge and understanding of the English Legal System including Function of the Courts and Legal Profession, Role of the Judiciary, Statutory and Judicial Law Making, Lay People, Fatal and Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person, Sentencing, Offences Against Property, General Defences, Police Powers, Negligence, Contract Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Legal Funding and Legal Skills.

The course provides a vocationally relevant qualification for those planning to enter the legal sector or those wishing to gain UCAS points for higher education to study law or another subject. The course delivery is based on practical assignments which develop the knowledge and skills pertinent to paralegal employment such as drafting letters and documents, client interviews and advice.

Specific entry requirements It is not necessary to have any prior knowledge of the Law to succeed on this course. Most important is good verbal and written communication, strong work ethic and effective time management.

Progression skills and opportunitiesThis course could lead to employment as a Paralegal or Legal Apprentice in a firm of solicitors or other employment in law related roles e.g. Police, Local Authority, Health and Safety, Customs, Inland Revenue, Banking, Insurance or the Court Service. Alternatively the course provides equivalent UCAS points to A levels for entry onto undergraduate courses in law or other subjects.

Royal College of Art, London College of Fashion, Royal School of Needlework, UCA (Farnham,Epsom), UAL (Kingston, Camberwell), Manchester Metropolitan, Bournemouth, Falmouth,Brighton, Winchester and UWE (Bristol).

How is the course assessed?The course is divided into 18 Units which are all equally weighted. 9 units are completed in year 1 for the Subsidiary Diploma and 9 units in year 2 to complete the Extended Diploma which is equivalent to 3 A levels. Each unit is marked at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

What topics will I be studying?• Painting and Drawing• Printmaking• Textiles• Digital and film photography• Illustration• Typography• 3D Design• Contemporary Fine Art• Digital Art• Branding

Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?The studio fee of £125 per year covers most of the materials that students will require. Students may wish to purchase additional craft materials to develop additional skills within their area of interest. There will be the opportunity to take part in a residential trip.

How is the course assessed?This course is assessed by a combination of internally assessed course work and externally marked tasks completed under supervised conditions.

What topics will I be studying?Certificate• Civil Dispute Resolution• Enforcement of Civil Law• How precedent works• Application of the law of negligence• Judicial Precedent• Parliamentary Law Making• Delegated Legislation• Statutory Interpretation• European Law• Lay People, Judges and Lawyers• Non-fatal offences• Sentencing

Extended Certificate• Murder• Manslaughter• Theft, Robbery, Burglary, Fraud, Criminal Damage• General Defences• Police Powers of Arrest, Detention, Interviews and Searches• Contract

Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?Learners are encouraged to purchase the BTEC National Applied Law Student Book ISBN: 9781292193533.

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