Basic Skills in English and Maths

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Overview

Title: GCSE Resits for 16-18 year olds

Pathway: Basic Skills in English and Maths

Available Study Options:
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Study Option

There are currently no other study options available for this course.

What will I study?

This course is designed for 16-18 year old learners who wish to improve on previous grades or gain additional GCSEs.

You will study both GCSE English and GCSE Maths, and receive tutorial support throughout the year in addition to completing vocational taster sessions and work experience.

GCSE English Language

This course covers Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. You will:

  • Identify explicit and implicit information
  • Explain, comment on and analyse a writer's use of language and structure
  • Evaluate a text critically
  • Compare writers' viewpoints and perspectives
  • Produce descriptive and narrative writing
  • Complete viewpoint writing
  • Develop good spelling, punctuation and grammar.

GCSE Maths

Skills areas covered include:  

  • Number
  • Algebra
  • Ratio
  • Proportion and Rates of Change
  • Data Handling
  • Geometry and Measure
  • Trigonometry
  • Statistics and Probability
  • Graphs, Charts and Averages.
There is an option to study GCSE Chemistry and/or GCSE Biology alongside English and maths. Places are subject to completing initial assessments in these subjects.
There are NO formal entry requirements for this course - places are subject to an initial assessment. You will need to demonstrate an ability level around Grade 3/D in both subjects to enrol onto the course.

How will I be assessed?

All GCSE qualifications are externally set examinations. However, you will also be assessed throughout the year to monitor your progress through half-termly milestone assessments.

What will this lead to?

For learners aged 16-18, this course is designed to enable you to progress to a higher level course, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification. Students can also progress to Apprenticeships or into the world of work.

Entry requirements

Entry Level Courses:


Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood

No formal qualifications are required for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational Need (SEND).

 

Pre Level 1


No formal qualifications are required for this course.

Full Time ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)


No formal qualifications are required for this course.


Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study Course Science

GCSE Grade 3 (C) in Maths or English. Below GCSE Grade 3 (C) in BIO,CHM,PHY subjects or not sat GCSE Sciences in the past.

Full Time GCSE Re-Sit Maths and English

GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and English.


Full Time Level 1 Course

2 GCSE's at grade 2 unless you want to study the courses listed below:

Electrical & Plumbing: Min GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills 1 in maths

Motor Vehicle: Min GCSE grade 2 in maths


Full Time Level 2 Course

4 GCSE grade 3 including English or maths or a level 1 in Functional Skills English or Maths unless you want to study the courses below:

Motor Vehicle : GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills Level 1 in maths & Level 1 in Motor Vehicle.

Min GCSE grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English Required for:

Accounting, Plumbing & Electrical

 

 Full time Level 3 Course

4 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English AND Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English AND Maths will be accepted).

NOTE: If you want to study Applied Science you must have 4 and above in GCSE Biology, Chemistry & Physics.

 

Vocational Level 2 in the subject area you wish to study plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).

*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:

Accounting

All Construction Subjects

Hair & Beauty Subjects

Applied Science

T Level Foundation (Level 2)

4 GCSE Grade 3 including English and Math's (or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Math's)

T Levels

5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).

*Health & Healthcare Science T Level requires GCSE Grade 4 in BIO, CHEM, PHY OR if double all 4's required. 

 

How to apply

You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.

If this course area is available as an apprenticeship, this will show under 'Study Option' on the right-hand side, just below the Apply Now button. You can view all of our apprenticeship vacanices and subjects by clicking the 'Apprenticeships' in the top menu.

Cost

If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.

  • If you're aged 19 or over, you may be eligible for funding towards your course fees. It will depend on your personal circumstances and will be discussed at enrolment. You will be asked to bring documentation with you when you are invited to enrol.
  • If you are aged 19 and over and study Maths or English and do not already hold a C grade/4 or higher in the subject that you are studying, you will get the course for free.
  • If you have any queries please contact us on 0161 785 4039 or email admissions@oldham.ac.uk

What happens next?

It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.

Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.

This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.

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