Vocational Studies
Head of Department: Mrs Barbara Dempster
Teaching Staff: Mrs Emma Shannon and Miss Claire Grimley
The Vocational Department in St.Cloumbanus’ College incorporates two exam boards, Open College Network Northern Ireland and Prince’s Trust.
We provide opportunities for students to progress through:
Key Stage 4
OCN Level 2 Personal Success and Well-Being
The OCN NI Personal Success and Well-Being (QCF) qualifications have been designed to support a balanced curriculum by assisting the learner with effective development in personal, social, health and well-being. They build on the broad objectives of the Northern Ireland Curriculum, aiming on empowering young people to achieve their potential and help them deal more effectively with personal and social issues that may affect their physical and mental health.
In order to achieve a Certificate, learners must complete a total of 13 credits.
Methods of Assessment
Methods of Assessment will be as listed in the unit details. All evidence will be internally assessed by qualified centre assessors and internally verified by the approved centres.
- Modules include:
- Exploring Relationships
- Managing Risk
- Prejudice and Discrimination
- Understanding Team Work
- Exploring Personal Identity
- Understanding Healthy Lifestyles
Prince’s Trust
Achieve Award- Personal Development and Employability Skills
The Prince’s Trust offers young people the opportunity to achieve a qualification in Personal Development and Employability Skills (PDE) whilst participating in the Achieve programme.
The qualifications have been developed to recognise the skills and knowledge young people will develop by offering a variety of units specially linked to the programme. The qualifications are flexible and can be delivered in a variety of settings and tailored to meet the needs of the young people.
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Undertaking an Enterprise project |
Work Experience |
Digital Skills |
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Career Planning |
Customer Service |
Teamwork
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Community Project |
Interpersonal and Self-Management Skills
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Managing Money |
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Participating in Exercise |
Personal Project |
Planning for Personal Development
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Preparing for a Healthy Lifestyle
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Presentation Skills |
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Key Stage 5
OCN Employability and Professional Development Skills Level 3 Diploma
Designed to provide students with a range of employability and professional development skills, which promote self-confidence, self-esteem and motivation.
The course is a pathway from OCN Personal Success and Well-Being and Prince’s Trust Personal Development and Employability Skills (Achieve Award).
100 % portfolio- Grade C A Level
Modules on offer
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Anti-Bullying Awareness |
Developing a Personal Statement |
Developing Effective Time Management Skills |
Food Nutrition and Healthy Eating |
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Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace |
Improving Presentaion Skills |
Innovation and Enterprise |
Managing a Project |
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Mental Health, Well-being and Building Resilience |
Online Safety |
Participating in a Faith-Based Enrichment Activity |
Personal action Planning and Self Evaluation |
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Personal Career Portfolio |
Personal Study Skills |
Personal Study Skills |
Report Writing |
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Research Skills |
Stress and Stress Management Techniques |
Substance Awareness |
Take Part in Community Volunteering |
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Team Leading Skills |
Teamwork and Collaboration Skills |
Understanding Child Protection |
Understanding Job Market Trends |
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Using Social Media in Business |
Work Experience Placement |