Occupational Studies

Students in Years 11 and 12 have the opportunity to avail of Occupational Studies at the Northern Regional College one day per week.

These courses are designed to provide a more ‘hands-on’ approach to learning.

There are a number of areas of study from which pupils can select:

Catering
Brick Laying
Motor Vehicle
Plumbing
Joinery
Beauty
Hair Dressing

Learners’ achievements are based on evidence from practical work completed throughout their course.

These qualiﬁcations are approved by the Department of Education for teaching at Key Stage 4.

A Level 2 Certiﬁcate in Occupational Studies is graded at the same levels as a GCSE A* - C on the National Qualiﬁcation Framework and a Level 1 Certiﬁcate at the same levels as a GCSE D - G on the National Qualiﬁcation Framework.

Achievement below Level 1 is also recognised by CCEA as a First Skills Certiﬁcate which equates to Entry Level 1, 2 and 3.

These courses enable progression to other courses, particularly vocationally related courses, and to training and employment.

Curriculum