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2016 UTP Prospectus (Final)

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This document provides information about the University Technical Programme offered at Thetford UTP for the 2016 entry. It offers the chance to achieve the Technical Baccalaureate (TechBacc) in either Business Marketing or Computer Programming over two years. The program includes studying one AQA Technical Level qualification, the Extended Project Qualification, and either Level 3 Mathematical Studies with another Level 3 subject or A-Level Maths. It provides details on the course content, assessments, partnerships with employers, and typical entry requirements for students.

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University Technical Programme Prospectus 2016 Entry @ThetfordUTP
@ThetfordUTP Thetford UTP | The Technical Baccalaureate 1 The Technical Baccalaureate There is a world shortage of technically qualified computer and business specialists. Local and national employers have unfilled vacancies every year for highly skilled technical roles. To address this the Government launched the Technical Baccalaureate (TechBacc), as a measure of technical excellence. The University Technical Programme offers you the chance to achieve the TechBacc in either Business Marketing or Computer Programming. Over 2 years to achieve you the TechBacc you will study one AQA Technical Level, the Extended Project Qualification, and either Level 3 Mathematical Studies with another Level 3 qualification, or A Level Maths. BusinessMarketingTechBacc What We Offer AQA Technical Level in Business Marketing with options such as ICT, Media Studies or Travel & Tourism. What You Will Do You will get in-depth knowledge of how businesses work, market research, customer relations, and responsible business practices. You will apply this practically by working with local and national businesses. Next Steps and Progression You can become an Affiliate Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and could go onto a Level 4 apprenticeship. You could go to university to study marketing, business management, or public relations (PR). The Right Choice This course is right for you if you have a positive attitude to learning, good attendance, are an independent learner, and are good at keeping to deadlines. ProgrammingTechBacc What We Offer AQA Technical Level in Computer Programming with options such as Media Studies or Product Design. What You Will Do You will get in-depth knowledge of how to develop professional programming solutions. You will apply this practically by working with developers from universities and tech companies. Next Steps and Progression You could become a software engineer, games developer, or web developer. You could go to university to study games development, software engineering or computer science. The Right Choice This course is right for you if you have a positive attitude to learning, good attendance, are an independent learner, and are good at keeping to deadlines.
@ThetfordUTP Thetford UTP | Thetford University Technical Programme 2 Thetford University Technical Programme AQA Technical Levels At the heart of the Technical Programme are the AQA Technical Levels courses developed by one of Englands leading exam boards who worked in partnership with leading employers and education providers. Each course gives in-depth technical knowledge, and requires practical application. This demonstrates to employers and universities that you have a thorough and rounded understanding. University Technical Programme Maths A Level Maths Level 3 Mathematical Studies Additional Subject Applied General A Level (incl. A Level Maths) Technical Level Business Marketing Programming Extended Project Independent project completed over Year 12 Industry Industrial Mentor Workplace Projects Technical Challenges Subjects Level 3 Business Marketing Level 3 Programming Method of Assessment 37% External Assessment 63% Practical Assessment Double Award (Diploma)
@ThetfordUTP Thetford UTP | Accreditation and Recognition 3 Accreditation and Recognition Core Maths Many students stop studying Maths at 16 and this can prevent them from progressing onto the more highly skilled, and better paid, technical jobs. On the Technical Programme every student will study Maths at Level 3 if you dont choose to study A Level Maths you will be offered AQA Level 3 Mathematical Studies. The focus in Core Maths is on applying what you have learnt at GCSE Maths to real world situations: helping you in your Business Marketing or Programming course. In Year 12 you will study Papers 1 and 2A from AQA Level 3 Mathematical Studies, with the exams at the end of the year. Course Content Paper 1 Paper 2A 1. Analysis of Data 2. Maths for Personal Finance 3. Estimation 4. Critical Analysis of Data and Models 5. The Normal Distribution 6. Probabilities and Estimation 7. Correlation and Regression Chartered Institute of Marketing (Affiliate Membership) Alfapeople (Microsoft) Sales Improvement Services Skills CFA Urban Futures Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) Microsoft Cisco Toshiba Edge Hill University University of Bedfordshire The AQA Technical Levels are recognised by both Universities and Employers. They are both academic and applied in nature; requiring you to learn in- depth knowledge of the subject and apply it in real-world situations. Each qualification has professional, industrial and academic accreditation.
@ThetfordUTP Thetford UTP | Employers and Partnerships 4 Employers and Partnerships We have partnerships with universities and employers to give you real world experience. What employers tell us they want from anyone they employ is experience experience of the workplace, experience of dealing with real-world problems, experience of working with clients and customers, and experience of working with lots of different people. Industrial Mentors You will have an Industrial Mentor provided through FutureFirst and Brightside. Industrial Mentors will be specialists in their fields, and will support you throughout your course: giving you advice and guidance, and helping you to apply your learning to the world of work. Masterclasses and Industrial Projects Business Marketing Students will get industrial experience with: Leaping Hare is Thetfords own community interest company that runs the tourist information centre and organises Thetfords Great Festival each year. The collaborative project will be delivered working with marketing and business specialists from Leaping Hare. Tesco is one of Britains largest companies, with marketing and customer relations at the heart of what they do. Tesco managers deliver Masterclasses in responsible business practices, customer communication and stakeholder engagement. Programming Students will get industrial experience with: Norfolk has one of the larget networks of software developers and tech startups outside London. You will get to attend the annual Norfolk Developer Conference [nor(DEV):con]. Lecturers from Anglia Ruskin Universitys Games Development Programme will deliver Masterclasses in Unreal Engine. Technical Challenges will also be designed by the computing experts at Anglia Ruskin.
@ThetfordUTP Thetford UTP | Course Outline 5 Course Outline AQA Technical Level Business Marketing (Course Description) The Technical Level develops programming skills to enable students to access a range of roles in customer services, retail marketing, corporate marketing, hospitality, event management, and public relations (PR). Course Outline: An introduction to the establishment, growth and survival of a business. Key concepts and terminology of marketing and how it fits within the organisation. Understanding legal, ethical and social concerns influencing business activities. Marketing research and the roles and functions within this area of marketing. There is a capstone Collaborative Project that will be developed in conjunction with industry specialists. Scheme of Assessment: 8 Units which must all be completed to achieve the qualification. UNIT TITLE ASSESSMENT TYPE 1 Competitive Business Environment External examination 2 Marketing principles External examination 3 Customer communications Internally centre assessed 4 Digital essentials Internally centre assessed 5 Responsible business practices External examination 6 Marketing research Internally centre assessed 7 Stakeholder engagement Internally centre assessed 8 Collaborative project Internally centre assessed AQA Technical Level Programming (Course Description) The Technical Level develops programming skills to enable students to access a range of roles in software development, computer science and to access a Software Development Apprenticeship. Course Outline: The theory, practices and concepts associated with high quality professional programming solutions, designed and developed to meet client requirements. Students will learn how to develop software solutions for website and mobile applications, using object-oriented design, event-driven programming, and applying fundamental programming principles and maths for computing. There is a capstone Industrial Project that will be developed in conjunction with industry specialists. Scheme of Assessment: 8 Units which must all be completed to achieve the qualification. UNIT TITLE ASSESSMENT TYPE 1 Fundamental Principles of Computing External examination 2 Computer Programming External examination 3 Website Technologies Internally centre assessed 4 Mobile Applications Programming Internally centre assessed 5 Mathematics for Programmers External examination 6 Event Driven Programming Internally centre assessed 7 Object Oriented Programming Internally centre assessed 8 Industrial Project Internally centre assessed
@ThetfordUTP Thetford UTP | Entry Profile 6 Entry Profile Typical student entry profiles: Technical Baccalaureate (TechBacc) To achieve the TechBacc you will study one Technical Level, the Extended Project Qualification, and either Level 3 Mathematical Studies with another Level 3 qualification, or A Level Maths. Business Marketing Programming Core Academic 5 A*-C (incl. English and Maths) 5 A*-C (incl. English and Maths) Course Specific A*-C Business Studies, or D*-M Performing Arts, or A*-C English Language and Literature (A*-B in either) A*-B Computing, or A*-B Maths, or A*-B Double Science Student Profile Positive attitude to learning, good attendance, independent learner, good at keeping to deadlines. Recommended Coursing Options: Technical AQA Level 3 Technical Level in Business Marketing or Programming EPQ AQA Level 3 Extended Project Qualification Maths AQA Level 3 Mathematical Studies A Level Maths Option Level 3 Cambridge Technical ICT Level 3 BTEC Travel & Tourism A Level Media Studies A Level Product Design Technical Baccalaureate+ (FastTrack) FastTrack students would study the Technical Baccalaureate with A Level Maths, and an additional A Level or Applied General qualification. Business Marketing Programming Core Academic 6 A*-B (incl. English and Maths) 6 A*-B (incl. English and Maths) Course Specific A*-B Maths, and A*-B English Language or Literature A*-B Computing, and A*-B Maths Student Profile Positive attitude to learning, good attendance, independent learner, good at keeping to deadlines. Recommended Coursing Options: Technical AQA Level 3 Technical Level in Business Marketing or Programming EPQ AQA Level 3 Extended Project Qualification Maths A Level Maths Option A Level Further Maths Level 3 Cambridge Technical ICT A Level Physics Level 3 BTEC Travel & Tourism A Level Product Design A Level Media Studies
@ThetfordUTP Thetford UTP | More Information 7 More Information You can contact the staff below for more information on the University Technical Programme. The Programme is open to all Year 11 students you dont have to be a Thetford Academy student to apply. If you want more information on the University Technical Programme, the TechBacc in general or the Technical in Programming then please contact: Mr D Kinnen davidkinnen@inspirationtrust.org @ThetfordUTP For more information on the Technical in Business Marketing please contact Mrs A Warnekey amywarnekey@inspirationtrust.org @TTA_Enterprise How to Apply To apply please contact Mrs Fields (fields.s@thetfordacademy.com) who is the Administrator of the Sixth Form at Thetford Academy. @ThetfordUTP Thetford University Technical Programme Thetford Academy Croxton Road Thetford IP24 1LH T: 01842 754875 http://www.inspirationtrust.org/our_schools/the_thetford_academy/

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  • 2. @ThetfordUTP Thetford UTP | The Technical Baccalaureate 1 The Technical Baccalaureate There is a world shortage of technically qualified computer and business specialists. Local and national employers have unfilled vacancies every year for highly skilled technical roles. To address this the Government launched the Technical Baccalaureate (TechBacc), as a measure of technical excellence. The University Technical Programme offers you the chance to achieve the TechBacc in either Business Marketing or Computer Programming. Over 2 years to achieve you the TechBacc you will study one AQA Technical Level, the Extended Project Qualification, and either Level 3 Mathematical Studies with another Level 3 qualification, or A Level Maths. BusinessMarketingTechBacc What We Offer AQA Technical Level in Business Marketing with options such as ICT, Media Studies or Travel & Tourism. What You Will Do You will get in-depth knowledge of how businesses work, market research, customer relations, and responsible business practices. You will apply this practically by working with local and national businesses. Next Steps and Progression You can become an Affiliate Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and could go onto a Level 4 apprenticeship. You could go to university to study marketing, business management, or public relations (PR). The Right Choice This course is right for you if you have a positive attitude to learning, good attendance, are an independent learner, and are good at keeping to deadlines. ProgrammingTechBacc What We Offer AQA Technical Level in Computer Programming with options such as Media Studies or Product Design. What You Will Do You will get in-depth knowledge of how to develop professional programming solutions. You will apply this practically by working with developers from universities and tech companies. Next Steps and Progression You could become a software engineer, games developer, or web developer. You could go to university to study games development, software engineering or computer science. The Right Choice This course is right for you if you have a positive attitude to learning, good attendance, are an independent learner, and are good at keeping to deadlines.
  • 3. @ThetfordUTP Thetford UTP | Thetford University Technical Programme 2 Thetford University Technical Programme AQA Technical Levels At the heart of the Technical Programme are the AQA Technical Levels courses developed by one of Englands leading exam boards who worked in partnership with leading employers and education providers. Each course gives in-depth technical knowledge, and requires practical application. This demonstrates to employers and universities that you have a thorough and rounded understanding. University Technical Programme Maths A Level Maths Level 3 Mathematical Studies Additional Subject Applied General A Level (incl. A Level Maths) Technical Level Business Marketing Programming Extended Project Independent project completed over Year 12 Industry Industrial Mentor Workplace Projects Technical Challenges Subjects Level 3 Business Marketing Level 3 Programming Method of Assessment 37% External Assessment 63% Practical Assessment Double Award (Diploma)
  • 4. @ThetfordUTP Thetford UTP | Accreditation and Recognition 3 Accreditation and Recognition Core Maths Many students stop studying Maths at 16 and this can prevent them from progressing onto the more highly skilled, and better paid, technical jobs. On the Technical Programme every student will study Maths at Level 3 if you dont choose to study A Level Maths you will be offered AQA Level 3 Mathematical Studies. The focus in Core Maths is on applying what you have learnt at GCSE Maths to real world situations: helping you in your Business Marketing or Programming course. In Year 12 you will study Papers 1 and 2A from AQA Level 3 Mathematical Studies, with the exams at the end of the year. Course Content Paper 1 Paper 2A 1. Analysis of Data 2. Maths for Personal Finance 3. Estimation 4. Critical Analysis of Data and Models 5. The Normal Distribution 6. Probabilities and Estimation 7. Correlation and Regression Chartered Institute of Marketing (Affiliate Membership) Alfapeople (Microsoft) Sales Improvement Services Skills CFA Urban Futures Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) Microsoft Cisco Toshiba Edge Hill University University of Bedfordshire The AQA Technical Levels are recognised by both Universities and Employers. They are both academic and applied in nature; requiring you to learn in- depth knowledge of the subject and apply it in real-world situations. Each qualification has professional, industrial and academic accreditation.
  • 5. @ThetfordUTP Thetford UTP | Employers and Partnerships 4 Employers and Partnerships We have partnerships with universities and employers to give you real world experience. What employers tell us they want from anyone they employ is experience experience of the workplace, experience of dealing with real-world problems, experience of working with clients and customers, and experience of working with lots of different people. Industrial Mentors You will have an Industrial Mentor provided through FutureFirst and Brightside. Industrial Mentors will be specialists in their fields, and will support you throughout your course: giving you advice and guidance, and helping you to apply your learning to the world of work. Masterclasses and Industrial Projects Business Marketing Students will get industrial experience with: Leaping Hare is Thetfords own community interest company that runs the tourist information centre and organises Thetfords Great Festival each year. The collaborative project will be delivered working with marketing and business specialists from Leaping Hare. Tesco is one of Britains largest companies, with marketing and customer relations at the heart of what they do. Tesco managers deliver Masterclasses in responsible business practices, customer communication and stakeholder engagement. Programming Students will get industrial experience with: Norfolk has one of the larget networks of software developers and tech startups outside London. You will get to attend the annual Norfolk Developer Conference [nor(DEV):con]. Lecturers from Anglia Ruskin Universitys Games Development Programme will deliver Masterclasses in Unreal Engine. Technical Challenges will also be designed by the computing experts at Anglia Ruskin.
  • 6. @ThetfordUTP Thetford UTP | Course Outline 5 Course Outline AQA Technical Level Business Marketing (Course Description) The Technical Level develops programming skills to enable students to access a range of roles in customer services, retail marketing, corporate marketing, hospitality, event management, and public relations (PR). Course Outline: An introduction to the establishment, growth and survival of a business. Key concepts and terminology of marketing and how it fits within the organisation. Understanding legal, ethical and social concerns influencing business activities. Marketing research and the roles and functions within this area of marketing. There is a capstone Collaborative Project that will be developed in conjunction with industry specialists. Scheme of Assessment: 8 Units which must all be completed to achieve the qualification. UNIT TITLE ASSESSMENT TYPE 1 Competitive Business Environment External examination 2 Marketing principles External examination 3 Customer communications Internally centre assessed 4 Digital essentials Internally centre assessed 5 Responsible business practices External examination 6 Marketing research Internally centre assessed 7 Stakeholder engagement Internally centre assessed 8 Collaborative project Internally centre assessed AQA Technical Level Programming (Course Description) The Technical Level develops programming skills to enable students to access a range of roles in software development, computer science and to access a Software Development Apprenticeship. Course Outline: The theory, practices and concepts associated with high quality professional programming solutions, designed and developed to meet client requirements. Students will learn how to develop software solutions for website and mobile applications, using object-oriented design, event-driven programming, and applying fundamental programming principles and maths for computing. There is a capstone Industrial Project that will be developed in conjunction with industry specialists. Scheme of Assessment: 8 Units which must all be completed to achieve the qualification. UNIT TITLE ASSESSMENT TYPE 1 Fundamental Principles of Computing External examination 2 Computer Programming External examination 3 Website Technologies Internally centre assessed 4 Mobile Applications Programming Internally centre assessed 5 Mathematics for Programmers External examination 6 Event Driven Programming Internally centre assessed 7 Object Oriented Programming Internally centre assessed 8 Industrial Project Internally centre assessed
  • 7. @ThetfordUTP Thetford UTP | Entry Profile 6 Entry Profile Typical student entry profiles: Technical Baccalaureate (TechBacc) To achieve the TechBacc you will study one Technical Level, the Extended Project Qualification, and either Level 3 Mathematical Studies with another Level 3 qualification, or A Level Maths. Business Marketing Programming Core Academic 5 A*-C (incl. English and Maths) 5 A*-C (incl. English and Maths) Course Specific A*-C Business Studies, or D*-M Performing Arts, or A*-C English Language and Literature (A*-B in either) A*-B Computing, or A*-B Maths, or A*-B Double Science Student Profile Positive attitude to learning, good attendance, independent learner, good at keeping to deadlines. Recommended Coursing Options: Technical AQA Level 3 Technical Level in Business Marketing or Programming EPQ AQA Level 3 Extended Project Qualification Maths AQA Level 3 Mathematical Studies A Level Maths Option Level 3 Cambridge Technical ICT Level 3 BTEC Travel & Tourism A Level Media Studies A Level Product Design Technical Baccalaureate+ (FastTrack) FastTrack students would study the Technical Baccalaureate with A Level Maths, and an additional A Level or Applied General qualification. Business Marketing Programming Core Academic 6 A*-B (incl. English and Maths) 6 A*-B (incl. English and Maths) Course Specific A*-B Maths, and A*-B English Language or Literature A*-B Computing, and A*-B Maths Student Profile Positive attitude to learning, good attendance, independent learner, good at keeping to deadlines. Recommended Coursing Options: Technical AQA Level 3 Technical Level in Business Marketing or Programming EPQ AQA Level 3 Extended Project Qualification Maths A Level Maths Option A Level Further Maths Level 3 Cambridge Technical ICT A Level Physics Level 3 BTEC Travel & Tourism A Level Product Design A Level Media Studies
  • 8. @ThetfordUTP Thetford UTP | More Information 7 More Information You can contact the staff below for more information on the University Technical Programme. The Programme is open to all Year 11 students you dont have to be a Thetford Academy student to apply. If you want more information on the University Technical Programme, the TechBacc in general or the Technical in Programming then please contact: Mr D Kinnen davidkinnen@inspirationtrust.org @ThetfordUTP For more information on the Technical in Business Marketing please contact Mrs A Warnekey amywarnekey@inspirationtrust.org @TTA_Enterprise How to Apply To apply please contact Mrs Fields (fields.s@thetfordacademy.com) who is the Administrator of the Sixth Form at Thetford Academy. @ThetfordUTP Thetford University Technical Programme Thetford Academy Croxton Road Thetford IP24 1LH T: 01842 754875 http://www.inspirationtrust.org/our_schools/the_thetford_academy/