Certificate in the Use of MathematicsLevel 2

Head of Department David SmithEmail: david.smith@qmc.ac.uk

Fact File• Essential number skills• Practical applications for work and personal finance• Level 2 Certificate (Foundation)• Entry requirement: GCSE Mathematics grade 2• FSMQs in Money Management and Using Data

Course SummaryThe level 2 Certificate (Foundation) is a very practical course that will help you to get to grips with the essential number skills needed for everyday life. We all know that maths is essential whatever your future plans. Our supportive, inspirational teachers will coach you through the basics and identify the areas you need to work on to build your confidence and make sense of numerical data.

You’ll cover topics including budgeting and financial calculations, shapes, measurement and area and using formulas in algebra. Spending enough time on each section of the course and getting plenty of exam practice, you will gain confidence as your skills and understanding develop. Pre-release materials containing data from real-world situations are issued two weeks before exams, on which the questions will be set, so you can anticipate and familiarise the calculations you will have to do in the exam. This is a very rewarding course that is highly valued by students and employers alike.

Specific Entry RequirementsGCSE Mathematics at grade 2

Progression Skills & OpportunitiesThe Certificate is a qualification to demonstrate good basic numeracy, the skills needed for work. Successful students can go on to gain a GCSE Mathematics qualification in their second year at QMC.

How is the Course Assessed?• 100% by examination• Two Free Standing Mathematics Qualification (FSMQ) papers: Money Management and Using Data• A third algebra paper (Unit 3)• Regular tests in class and past papers will allow you to prepare for the final exams

Topics Covered• Simple calculations involving numbers, fractions and percentages• Simple algebra: formulas, equations & expressions• Charts & graphs• Averages and statistical calculations• Compound measures including speed, rates and comparisons of best value

Special EquipmentMost materials will be supplied for you – printed booklets and practice papers. You will need basic maths equipment including a ruler, protractor and a pair of compasses. You will also need a calculator, which you can buy from the Resources shop in college. You may not use a mobile phone for this purpose as they will not be permitted in examinations.

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.

Certificate in the Use of MathematicsLevel 2

Head of Department David SmithEmail: david.smith@qmc.ac.uk

Fact File• Essential number skills• Practical applications for work and personal finance• Level 2 Certificate (Foundation)• Entry requirement: GCSE Mathematics grade 2• FSMQs in Money Management and Using Data

Course SummaryThe level 2 Certificate (Foundation) is a very practical course that will help you to get to grips with the essential number skills needed for everyday life. We all know that maths is essential whatever your future plans. Our supportive, inspirational teachers will coach you through the basics and identify the areas you need to work on to build your confidence and make sense of numerical data.

You’ll cover topics including budgeting and financial calculations, shapes, measurement and area and using formulas in algebra. Spending enough time on each section of the course and getting plenty of exam practice, you will gain confidence as your skills and understanding develop. Pre-release materials containing data from real-world situations are issued two weeks before exams, on which the questions will be set, so you can anticipate and familiarise the calculations you will have to do in the exam. This is a very rewarding course that is highly valued by students and employers alike.

Specific Entry RequirementsGCSE Mathematics at grade 2

Progression Skills & OpportunitiesThe Certificate is a qualification to demonstrate good basic numeracy, the skills needed for work. Successful students can go on to gain a GCSE Mathematics qualification in their second year at QMC.

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?• 100% by examination• Two Free Standing Mathematics Qualification (FSMQ) papers: Money Management and Using Data• A third algebra paper (Unit 3)• Regular tests in class and past papers will allow you to prepare for the final exams

Topics Covered• Simple calculations involving numbers, fractions and percentages• Simple algebra: formulas, equations & expressions• Charts & graphs• Averages and statistical calculations• Compound measures including speed, rates and comparisons of best value

Special EquipmentMost materials will be supplied for you – printed booklets and practice papers. You will need basic maths equipment including a ruler, protractor and a pair of compasses. You will also need a calculator, which you can buy from the Resources shop in college. You may not use a mobile phone for this purpose as they will not be permitted in examinations.

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