Departments

Curriculum

Key stage 3

Throughout key stage 3, pupils will study a wide range of topics as outlines in the Northern Ireland curriculum. Topics include:

• Religious texts
• Stories from Abraham, Moses and Jesus.
• A consideration of ‘choices and values’
• World faiths such as Judaism, Islam and Hinduism.

Key stage 4

At Key Stage 4 there are two options, Full course Religious Education or OCN level 2 certification.

Full course religious education

Those pupils who opt to study this qualification will focus on an introduction to Christian ethics and Mark’s Gospel. This includes:

• Personal and family issues
• Matters of life and death
• Development of bioethics
• Contemporary issues
• Modern warfare
• The identity of Jesus
• Teaching of Jesus
• The death and resurrection of Jesus
• The nature of Christian discipleship.

OCN Level 2 certificate Religious Education

Those pupils who opt to study this qualification will focus on:

• Addiction
• Charity and Religious Charities
• Marriage and divorce
• Matters of life and death
• Life of a famous person of faith
• Exploring personal identity and faith
• Exploring religious traditions within their own community
• Prejudice and reconciliation
• World Faith

Key Stage 3

Home Economics at Key Stage 3 develops the pupil’s ability to make good food choices and develops a range of skills in food preparation and cooking to encourage a positive and healthy relationship with food and eating. It develops thinking skills and personal capabilities that enable students to lead effective lives as individuals and family members as well as members of the wider community. Home Economics helps pupils explore their health in a practical context, enhancing their potential to live a healthy lifestyle and make responsible choices about their diet and food. It gives pupils a sense of themselves as social beings and how they relate to one another; making them aware of the values and lifestyles that are different to their own and helping them make reasoned judgements in family relationships. It also increases pupil awareness of their role as consumers in a changing economy to help them become discerning and effective when making judgements in relation to the environment and personal finances.

Key Stage 4

Child Development

The CCEA based syllabus seeks pupils to develop an understanding of conception, parenting and the social, physical ,intellectual, communication and emotional needs of babies and young children. The course covers the following areas:

Parenthood and Pregnancy
Diet and Lifestyle during pregnancy
Birth and the new-born baby
Physical, Intellectual, Communication, Social and Emotional Development,
Weaning and dietary needs of the child
Child health and Education

Hospitality

This CCEA based course allows for the development of both practical skills and theory based skills covering working in the hospitality industry. The CCEA specification is the only GCSE Hospitality course offered in the UK. Topics include diet and health, first aid, customer care and marketing.

Students develop and learn about the following topics:

• how hospitality organisations operate;
• how the industry meets people’s needs;
• the products and services it offers;
• employment possibilities in hospitality;
• the importance of quality and customer service;
• basic food hygiene practices; and
• the skills required to provide food and drink for customer’s

Practical tasks reinforce the learning and allow students to discover what it’s like to work in the hospitality industry. They also learn about hospitality career opportunities, including front-of-house and food and beverage roles. This enables them to make informed choices about further education, training and/or employment.

The specification is unitised, so it’s possible to take part of the assessment at the end of the first year of study.

This specification has three units:

• Unit 1: The Hospitality Industry
• Unit 2: Hospitality and the Customer
• Unit 3: Food and Beverage Preparation and Service

Occupational Studies 

This modular study course provides an appropriate alternative to traditional GCSE subject studies. 

Students will learn practical skills for 2 years. Year 11 focuses on a Contemporary Cuisine Unit in which pupils learn about health & safety in catering, and develop starter, main and dessert course preparation skills. Year 12 will focus on a Patisserie and Baking Unit in which pupils focus on the preparation of breads and scones, cakes and biscuits and all pastry products.

Assessment for both years of the course will take place consistently throughout. Students will either attain Level 1 (equivalent to GCSE D-G Grade) or Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE A*-C) at the end of 2 years.

Key Stage Three Curriculum

 

Aims:

Our aims in the History Department are:

• To help our pupils to understand the present social, political, religious and economic climate
• To develop knowledge of various terms, concepts, events, ideals, problems personalities and principles
• To encourage pupils to recall facts
• To help our pupils to gain confidence in comparing, contrasting, describing and examining key historical events
• Most of all…to have fun!

Assessment:

Pupils will undertake four formalised tracking assessments during the academic year.  Each pupil will be given a target mark prior to the completion of the assessments.  Pupils should aim to achieve within 5% of their target mark.

 

Key Stage Four Curriculum

 

Aim:

We aim to provide our GCSE pupils with a high quality of education which adequately prepares them for their GCSE examinations and which gives them an in-depth knowledge and understanding of both the past and present

 

Exam Board:

CCEA

Topics covered:

In Year 11, pupils study the content of Paper 1.  Pupils complete an in-depth study of:

• Life in Nazi Germany, 1933-45
• Changing Relations: Northern Ireland and its Neighbours, 1965-98

 

In Year 12, pupils study the content of Paper 2.  Pupils complete an outline study of:

• International Relations, 1945-2003

 

Assessment:

• Paper 1 is externally assessed at the end of Year 11. Pupils will sit an exam which lasts 1 hour 45 minutes.  The exam mark is worth 60% of the overall qualification.  An opportunity to resit the exam is available at the end of Year 12.

 

• Paper 2 is externally assessed at the end of Year 12. Pupils sit an exam which lasts 1 hour 15 minutes.  The exam mark is worth 40% of the overall qualification.

 

Please note:  There is NO Controlled Assessment section.

 

In addition to the externally assessed examinations pupils will undertake, additional tracking assessments will be used throughout the academic year.

Useful websites:

• http://ccea.org.uk/history/
• https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zj26n39

 

Useful books:

• GCSE Modern World History/Walsh
• History for CCEA GCSE/Finbar Madden
• History for CCEA GCSE Revision Guide/Finbar Madden
• Peace, War and Neutrality/Johnston and Johnston
• Northern Ireland and its Neighbours since 1920/Hoder and Stroughton

Key Stage Five Curriculum

 

Aim

We aim to support our A Level pupils in building upon the knowledge gained at both Key Stage 3 and 4 in Larne High School.  We will encourage our pupils to develop the necessary literacy skills they must have to write competently about Historical events using an academic tone.

 

Exam Board:

CCEA

 

Topics covered:

Year 13

• AS1: Option 5:  Germany 1919-45
• AS2: Option 5:  Russia 1914-41

 

Year 14

• A2 1: Option 4:  The American Presidency 1901-2000
• AS 2: Option 4:  The Partition of Ireland 1900-25

 

Assessment:

• AS 1 is externally assessed at the end of Year 13. Pupils will sit an exam which lasts 1 hour 30 minutes.  The exam mark is work 50% of as and 20% of the A Level.

 

• AS 2 is externally assessed at the end of Year 13. Pupils sit an exam which lasts 1 hour 30 minutes.  The exam mark is work 50% of as and 20% of the A Level.

 

• A2 1 is externally assessed at the end of Year 14. Pupils will sit an exam which lasts 1 hour.  The exam IS worth 20% of the A Level.

 

• A2 2 is externally assessed at the end of Year 14. Pupils sit an exam which lasts 2 hour 30 minutes.  The exam is worth 40% of the A Level.

 

 

In addition to the externally assessed examinations pupils will undertake, additional tracking assessments will be used throughout the academic year.

 

Useful websites:

• http://ccea.org.uk/history/
• youtube.com

 

Useful books:

• Communist Russia under Lenin and Stalin/Corin/Fiehn
• CCEA AS 2 History Russia 1903-42/Philip Allan

Learning for Life and Work (LLW) is a compulsory area of learning at Key Stage 3 comprising of three subject strands: Employability, Local and Global Citizenship, and Personal Development. Learning for Life and Work provides opportunities for pupils to develop skills, knowledge, understanding, attitudes, and values that help them prepare for adult life, independent living, and work; meet the challenges and opportunities of contemporary society; make informed decisions and take responsible action throughout their lives.

​EMPLOYABILITY:

 

• Work in the Local and Global Economy
• Skills and qualities
• Career Management
• Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

LOCAL AND GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP:

 

• Diversity and Inclusion
• Human Rights and Social Responsibility
• Equality and Social Justice
• Democracy and Active Participation

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

 

• Self-Awareness
• Values
• Personal Health
• Relationships

KS3 Form time

Form time is used on a fortnightly basis to build on what students learn in their weekly 40-minute LLW lesson.

Form period is also used to teach Key Stage 3 students lifesaving skills in line with legislation which came into effect in March 2022. This states that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must be included in the minimum statutory content in Learning for Life and Work at Key Stage 3.

Key Stage 4

 

At Key Stage 4 (Years 11 and 12), pupils build on their learning from Key Stage 3. Pupils meet the statutory curriculum requirements through compulsory areas of learning and optional courses that lead to general and/or applied qualifications.

GCSE LLW

 

Students study four units in total:

Unit 1: Local and Global Citizenship. Pupils investigate cultural diversity and the challenges and opportunities this brings to our society. They examine the role of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and democratic institutions, explaining how they contribute to an inclusive society.

Unit 2: Personal Development. Pupils analyse how diet, exercise, and emotional health affect personal well-being. They also explore parenting and personal finance issues.

Unit 3: Employability. Pupils explore the processes and skills involved in finding a job. They analyse and evaluate the responsibilities of employees and employers and investigate how globalisation impacts employment.

Unit 4: A controlled assessment task. Pupils carry out one task from a choice of three. The task enables pupils to develop transferable skills and personal capabilities.

Students sit separate exams for Units 1, 2 and 3. Each exam is worth 20% of their final grade and is each exam is 1 hour long. The exams for Units 2 and 3 are completed at the end of Year 11, while the exam for Unit 1 is completed at the end of Year 12. The remaining 40% is made up through a Controlled Assessment Task which is completed in Year 12 also.

KS4 Form Time

During form time, Year 11 and Year 12 students work towards completing an OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills [equivalent to a B at GCSE].

The qualification is designed to assist learners in acquiring the skills, attributes and behaviours that are needed to enter and succeed in the world of work. The qualification provides flexibility and choice giving learners the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in the areas most relevant to them.

The Mathematics Department comprises a dedicated and caring team of teachers who actively promote the enjoyment of Mathematics. Each teacher aims to provide opportunities for all pupils to:

• develop a feel and a love of Mathematics
• develop their Mathematical skills
• use the part Mathematics plays in the world around them
• solve problems and interpret the results
• develop their logical thinking
• develop their awareness of personal finance
• use Mathematics as a means of communication
• develop their use of ICT in the subject
• achieve their full potential in Mathematics

Key Stage 3

All Year 8 – 10 pupils follow the programme of study of the NI curriculum.

There are four main attainment targets

• Using and applying mathematics
• Number and algebra
• Shape, space and measure
• Handling data

Within the Mathematics department we reward positive behaviour and attainment though ‘maths pupil of the month’.

Homework can be accessed by students, parents and teachers via the www.mymaths.com website and SatchelOne.

Key Stage 4

GCSE

At the end of year 10, subject teachers will closely analyse performance/potential and pupils will then move on to either study GCSE Maths in one year with an opportunity to pass and if successful in Year 12 will try and improve grade, other pupils follow a standard two year GCSE Mathematics course, that is best suited to their needs.

The CCEA Mathematics website provides support, specification and past papers to help with pupil’s study and preparation for exams.

The content of each GCSE Mathematics unit relates to:

• Number and Algebra
• Geometry and Measures
• Statistics and Probability

The units all provide opportunities for students to develop and apply their mathematical skills to real-life contexts. The eight available units are:

• M1: Foundation Tier
• M2: Foundation Tier
• M5: Foundation Tier Completion Test
• M6: Foundation Tier Completion Test
• M3: Higher Tier
• M4: Higher Tier
• M7: Higher Tier Completion Test
• M8: Higher Tier Completion Test

The grades that a student can achieve depend on the units that they sit for assessment. For more details on the unit content, available unit combinations and the range of grades targeted by each unit, see the full specification.

Essential Skills – Application of Number Level 1 + 2

As an alternative to GSCE, and aimed at pupils working at a low GCSE level, the Essential Skills Application of Number course is offered in Year 12.

Essential skills qualifications are designed to be relevant and interesting.

The course itself is designed to be an alternative to GCSE mathematics and successful completion of the Level 2 course is recognised by numerous employers and further education colleges to be the equivalent of a grade ‘C’ at GCSE level.

Extra- Curricular

At GCSE extra support is offered through revision classes and maths intervention.

Key Stage 3 

Throughout KS3 music provides pupils with the opportunity to perform, compose and analyse music. We learn to play glockenspiel, keyboard and guitar. We study Rhythm, Film music, the blues, Rap advertising in music and many other genres.

Key Stage 4 

Our GCSE music option follows the CCEA curriculum of western classical, popular music and film music. Pupil can perform on their chosen instrument and will compose using our recording spaces and Mac computers.

Key Stage 5

We offer a CCEA A-level in music which covers the following areas of study: western classical, Sacred vocal music and secular vocal music. Pupils will also perform on their chosen instrument and compose in their own style.

We also offer an extended National diploma in music which covers the history of the music industry, contacts and legalities of the music industry, composing, arranging, audio production and performance.

Extra-curricular

We have a school choir which compete in a number of music festivals, we also sing in the school Carol service and at Prize night. We have a number of instrumental ensembles which represent the school in a number of events throughout the school year.

We offer lessons on: flute, clarinet, trumpet, guitar, drums, violin, piano and singing.

Through the Combined cadet force we also have a military style marching band!

Key Stage 3 – French and Spanish

All pupils are required to learn French & Spanish in Years 8 – 10.

At Key Stage 3 pupils follow a course of study based on the Northern Ireland Curriculum requirements, using topic based language units, differentiated to meet the needs of all pupils, covering a wide range of practical language, integrating knowledge and understanding of how the world around them works e.g. talking about themselves, their hobbies and school, visiting France or Spain, asking for directions, ordering food or drink in a café or going shopping etc. to encourage positive attitudes to language learning and an awareness of other cultures.

Emphasis is placed on active learning in all four language skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, using interactive teaching methods, with homework, formal and informal assessments used to monitor pupil progress in language skills. Within the learning outcomes, pupils will be given the opportunity to acquire and develop the cross-curricular skills of communication, using mathematics and ICT and develop thinking skills and personal capabilities.

Useful Websites

Linguascope (password required)

Frenchteacher.net

Languagesonline.org.uk

BBC Languages

Euro Club Schools

Key Stage Four – French and Spanish

Pupils can choose French or Spanish as an option and we follow the AQA GCSE course.

The aim is to provide all levels of ability with a meaningful experience of French or Spanish and to build on the communication skills already acquired at KS3.

Students study all of the following themes on which the assessments are based.

Theme 1: Identity and culture

Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest

Theme 3: Current and future study and employment

They use the language across the themes to:

• understand and respond to different types of spoken language (Listening);
• communicate and interact effectively in speech (Speaking);
• understand and respond to different types of written language (Reading); and
• communicate in writing (Writing).
• understand and respond to different types of written language (Reading); and
• communicate in writing (Writing).

Extra-Curricular information

Pupils are given the opportunity to take part in events each year to celebrate European Day of Languages.

Careers in languages

Studying a language will help pupils to build a wide variety of transferable skills, stand out on the job market and prepare to enter the global workforce.

Learning a language will improve your literacy and interpersonal skills, which will inevitably enhance your career prospects. The top 4 most valued Languages for International Business (after English) are Chinese, Spanish, Arabic and French. Speakers of these languages will always be lucrative for local, national and multinational companies, allowing them to maintain links with existing clients and expand into new markets.

Studying a language allows young people to develop skills that will make them attractive to employers across a wide range of fields including:

• Business & Marketing Education
• Translation & Interpretation
• Media & Journalism
• Tourism
• Education
• Culture & the Arts

Knowledge of a second language is highly valued in today’s global workplace. According to the QS Global Employer Survey Report (December 2016) 6 out of 10 employers give extra credit for an international student experience and more than 80% said that they actively sought graduates who had studied or worked abroad. As such, those with a language qualification stand out on the job market and have access to a wider range of professional opportunities.

Key Stage Three

KS3 classes follow a diverse and interesting range of topics linked to the Northern Ireland Curriculum. In years 8, 9 and 10 the pupils follow a course that covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics, which provides a solid foundation for GCSE science in the Larne High School.

Assessment – pupils are assessed at the end of each topic.

BBC Bitesize is a useful website  – BBC Bitesize

Key Stage Four  

At KS4 pupils are offered a diverse choice of subjects that will allow them to progress to study science at KS5 and also at degree level.

 

There are three options at GCSE: Double Award (Modular) or Single Award Science (Modular).  Both follow the CCEA specification.  The third option is an OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Applied Science. Students are advised by departmental staff in year 10 to aid decision-making.

Double Award GCSE

Students are taught by two teachers. They sit two modules in February and a third module in June of Year 11. Coursework is taught throughout the two year course and is assessed through a practical examination and three externally assessed papers in June of Year 12.

The specification has seven units:

Biology Unit B1: Cells,Living Processes and Biodiversity

Biology Unit B2: Body Systems, Genetics, Microorganisms and Health

Chemistry Unit C1: Structures, Trends, Chemical Reactions, Quantitative Chemistry and Analysis

Chemistry Unit C2: Further Chemical Reactions, Rates and Equilibrium, Calculations and Organic Chemistry

Physics Unit P1: Motion, Force, Moments, Energy, Density, Kinetic Theory, Radioactivity, Nuclear Fission and Fusion

Physics Unit P2: Waves, Light, Electricity, Magnetism, Electromagnetism and Space Physics

Unit 7: Practical Skills.

BBC Bitesize is a useful website  – BBC Bitesize

Single Award GCSE

Students are taught by one teacher and sit the first module in February of Year 11 with the second module in November of Year 12 and third module in Year 12. Coursework is taught throughout the course and is assessed practically and by an examination unit in May of Year 12.

The specification has four units:

Unit 1: Biology

Unit 2: Chemistry

Unit 3: Physics

Unit 4: Practical Skills.

BBC Bitesize is a useful website  – BBC Bitesize

CCEA http://ccea.org.uk/

OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Applied Science

Students are taught by one teacher and are assessed by classwork and practical work completed throughout the course. There are no external exams for this qualification.

The specification has three units:

Unit 1: Life Processes and Living Things

Unit 2: Materials and their Chemical Properties

Unit 3: Physical Processes

 

Key Stage Five

A-Level Life and Health Science

At KS5 the pupils have the opportunity to study a wide range of topics within Life and Health Science GCE. This course is provided by CCEA and allows pupils to progress to a variety of higher education or science career opportunities.

Topics covered over two years are:

Unit AS 1 Experimental Techniques

Unit AS 2 Human Body Systems

Unit AS 3 Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes

Unit A2 1 Scientific Method, Investigation, Analysis and Evaluation

Unit A2 2  Organic Chemistry

Unit A2 5  Genetics, Stem Cell Research and Cloning

Assessment is by two externally tested modules in Year 13 and a coursework unit.

In Year 14 there are also two externally assessed exam units and a coursework unit.

Health and Social Care BTEC

The Health & Social Care BTEC course is a popular one for pupils who wish to do further study in this area or pursue a career in the wide range of industries linked to the topic.

The aims of the subject are as follows:

– To develop a broad understanding of principles and theory underlying effective Health and Social Care.

– To prepare students for potential careers in the Health and Social Care sector.

BTEC Examination Board

Pearson Edexcel

Two units of work will be studied in both Year 13 and Year 14. For each year, one unit of work will be externally assessed and one will be internally assessed.

Year 13 units:

– Unit 1 – Human Lifespan Development (externally assessed exam)

– Unit 5 – Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (internally assessed coursework)

Year 14 units:

– Unit 2 – Working in Health and Social Care (externally assessed exam)

– Unit 14 – Physiological Disorders & their Care  (internally assessed coursework)

Key Stage 3

All KS3 classes receive 3 periods of PE and 3 periods of games per week. PE lessons follow the national curriculum based activities such as a selection of invasive games, health-related fitness and athletics. During games periods, students have the option to pick from a range of sports such as; Football, Rugby, Basketball, Netball, Swimming, Cricket, Badminton, Table Tennis, Pickleball and Fitness.                      

Key Stage 4

At KS4 pupils study BTEC Level 2 First Award in Sport (Equivalent to 1 GCSE). The qualification combines elements of theory and practical based activities.

Our KS4 Sports Studies students have the option of a trip to Liverpool to hear about the pathways on offer via LLS and the Steven Gerrard Academy. Students also have the opportunity to attend a Premier League Fixture, visit Liverpool Hope University, School of Sport.

Key Stage 5

At KS5 students have the option of studying two courses:

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching (Equivalent to 1 A Level)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (Equivalent to 3 A Levels)

Both courses have UCAS credit points attached and are recognised by all the major UK universities. In addition to the academic opportunities, through our partnership with LLS, we are proud to be able to offer some fantastic global coaching opportunities for our students to work in USA, Canada, Qatar, Spain and other parts of the UK.

Our students complete a range of coaching badges as part of the enrichment aspect of the courses, with many using these to partake in paid employment in local primary schools through our work placement programme.

Extra-Curricular Sport:

We offer a broad and balanced extra-curricular programme, with additional activities added regularly on a demand basis. We offer activities such as football, rugby, hockey, basketball, table tennis, athletics and fitness club. We currently field teams at all age groups in boys and girls football, boys and girls rugby, hockey and athletics. We are always aiming to cater for the needs and interests of our students and are always open to new ideas.

Community Links:

The Larne High School P.E Department have established close links many of the local sports clubs and organisations in the local area. We are proud to work closely with; Larne FC, Wellington Rec FC, Larne RFC, Larne Athletics club, East Coast Athletics club, Larne Table Tennis club, Larne YMCA, Larne Factory Community Forum, MEABC and Cairndhu Golf club.

Careers:

In Larne High School PE department, we offer a wide range of activities and super students in a number of ways with careers advice and guidance. We offer group and individual pupil guidance sessions highlighting a the pathways and opportunities and exit points available to them when they complete their KS4/KS5 programmes.

We arrange in person university visits and online taster sessions.

Through our links with LLS/Steven Gerrard Academy, we offer our students many Global Coaching Opportunities in locations such as USA, Canada, Qatar, Spain, Finland and other parts of the UK.

We also facilitate work experience placements in a number of local primary skills to allow the students to gain valuable experience to nurture and enhance the skills being developed in the classroom.

• Key Stage 3

At KS3 our main aim to develop students understanding of Technology, both in Theory and in practical lessons. We hope to develop their problem solving skills and their creativity skills.

In the workshops we focus on manufacturing safely using woods, metal and plastics and have a range of projects that are tasked to best suit the students interest and educational needs. Those include projects like:

Night light

CAMs project

Towers of Hanoi

Steady hand Game

Wooden stool

Marble maze

Wooden planter

Metal coat hook

The focus of these projects is to develop fine motor skills, measuring and marking as well and fabrication skills that will help them when they complete their GCSEs as well as giving them confidence in later life.

• Key Stage 4

At KS4 we offer 3 courses:

Technology and Design (CCEA) – Technology and Design gives young people the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills in the field of manufacturing, and to develop an understanding of electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and computer control systems.

We also offer 2 Occupational studies (Carpentry and Metalwork): – Occupational Studies courses offer young people an opportunity to follow a vocational programme of study with most of the time spent on practical, “hands-on” work. Students also undertake the study of the theoretical aspects of their chosen area of vocational study which involved the completion of coursework booklets.

Projects we complete in our Occupation studies classes:

Carpentry –     Year 11 – Bench

• Year 12 – Birdhouse

Metalwork-      Year 11 – Sheet metal toolbox

• Year 12 – Tool box

• Key Stage 5

Technology and design – Product design and Microelectronics

This course give the students the opportunity to develop their problem solving and creativity skills, developing their sketching, evaluation and modelling skills before taking their idea to a prototype stage allowing them to make a working model in either Wood, metal or plastic.

BTEC Level 3 – Engineering

This course can be taken as a single, double or triple award subject, this allows the student to mix and match with other subjects the school offers if they want.

Single award Engineering consists of 4 Units :

Engineering principals (external maths exam)

Design for manufacture (controlled assessment)

Working as a team (group manufacture project)

Sheet metal fabrication (manufacture project)

Double award Engineering will have all the units of single award and also include:

PCB design and manufacture (manufacture project)

CAD (computer aided design)

Welding (manufacture project)

JIG design (Manufacture project)

Sustainable transport (research unit)

Triple award Engineering will have all the units of single and double award and also include:

Secondary manufacturing (machining project)

Electronic devices (logic circuits task)

Microcontrollers (Computer programming)

Calculus (maths controlled assessment)

• Extra-curricular

After school GCSE Carpentry and Metalwork is offered to those that would like to complete the courses and free up their timetable at GCSE to pursue other subjects the school offers. Giving them the advantage of 2 extra GCSE’s.

• Careers – talk about links to community, potential opportunities and also what pupils go on to do with the subject post GCSE or A2

The technology and design department have created links and take students out to and have developed links for helping student apply for apprenticeships with lots of local engineering companies in the mid and east Antrim area including:

Ryobi

Caterpillar

Wrightbus

Terumo

Teva

Moores concrete

Ballylumford/ Kilroot