Alpha Health & Social Care Exam Board: Pearson What will I study on the course? You will gain a practical introduction to the health and social care sector, exploring how care is provided, the needs of service users, and the roles of professionals. Key components include: Component 1: Human Lifespan Development – Understanding growth and…
The Discovery Academy Excel Academy BTEC Sport (Discovery Academy only) Exam Board: Pearson What will I study on the course? You will gain a practical introduction to the sport and physical activity sector, exploring how it operates and developing skills relevant to participation, coaching, and fitness. Key components include: Component 1: Understanding the Sport and…
Alpha Creative Media Exam Board: Pearson What will I study on the course? You will explore digital media concepts and develop practical skills in creating media products using industry-standard tools. Key components typically include: R081: Pre-production skills – Understanding planning techniques (e.g., mood boards, mind maps, storyboards, scripts), legal/ethical issues (copyright, permissions, data protection), and…
The Discovery Academy Hair & Beauty (Discovery Academy only) Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will gain a practical introduction to the hair and beauty industry, developing foundational skills in hairdressing and beauty therapy while understanding the sector’s operations. Key components typically include: The hair and beauty sector – Roles…
Alpha Hospitality & Catering Exam Board: WJEC What will I study on the course? This Level 1/2 Vocational Award consists of two units. In Unit 1 (The Hospitality and Catering Industry), you’ll learn about types of hospitality and catering providers, working in the industry, health and safety, food safety, and food-related causes of ill health.…
Excel Academy Graphics (Excel Academy only) Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will explore a range of Graphic design techniques including hand drawn but mainly digital. Key areas include: Working to design briefs to create Graphic Products for a specific audience. Working with and explore a range of art-based techniques…
The Discovery Academy Travel & Tourism (Discovery Academy only) Exam Board: Pearson What will I study on the course? You will gain a practical introduction to the dynamic travel and tourism industry, exploring how it operates, its importance to the economy, and real-world applications. Key components include: Component 1: Travel and Tourism Organisations and Destinations…
Alpha Triple Science Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will study the full content of GCSE Biology, Chemistry, and Physics separately, with greater depth and additional topics compared to Combined Science. This provides the broadest coverage for future science study. Biology: Cell biology, organisation (e.g., circulatory/digestive systems), infection/response, bioenergetics (photosynthesis/respiration),…
Alpha Textiles Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will explore textile design as a creative medium, producing functional or decorative pieces using a range of processes and materials. Key areas include: Developing ideas through research into textile designers, artists, historical and contemporary contexts (e.g., fashion, interiors, accessories). Experimenting with techniques…
Alpha Religious Education Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will explore beliefs, teachings, and practices of major world religions, alongside contemporary religious and ethical issues. The course typically includes: Component 1: The study of religions – Beliefs, teachings, and practices of two religions: Christianity and Islam.) Key areas cover sources…
Alpha Photography Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will explore photography as a creative and technical medium, producing images using digital methods. Key areas include: Developing ideas through research into photographers, artists, and contexts (historical and contemporary). Experimenting with photographic techniques and processes. Recording observations, ideas, and experiments in a…