Occupational Studies
Occupational Studies Subject Lead: Mr Damian Crean
Skills developed through Occupational Studies
Occupational Studies enables learners to apply knowledge, understanding and skills in their chosen occupational context(s). It also aims to help them prepare for working and adult life by developing employability and independent living skills. It emphasises learning by doing, with a focus on transferable skills that learners will need in a changing and dynamic working environment.
Those who complete a Level 1 qualification can progress to Occupational Studies at Level 2, to other Level 1, Level 2 or GCSE qualifications, or to related training courses. Learners achieving a Level 2 qualification in Occupational Studies will be equipped to progress to courses at post-16, for example competence-based training programmes, in the relevant subject area.
What will I learn?
Construction
- Bench Joinery
- Brick and Block Work
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Hard Landscaping
- Painting and Decorating
- Plastering
- Plumbing
- Tiling
What will I do?
- Develop the Allotment site at St Mary’s School / Interior and Exterior of building and Hard landscaping of the Surrounding site for an Open Classroom.
- focus on occupations and employability
- enable progression to other courses, training and employment
- help to raise levels of achievement
- emphasise learning by doing, which helps learners to develop the transferable skills needed in a changing and dynamic working environment.
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Christmas |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Easter |
Term 5 |
Term 6 |
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Objective |
Repairing and developing the hut and surrounding site in the St Mary's allotment |
Clearing and Hardscaping area outside of Hut |
Review and Retrospective
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Planning
Budget - Present budget and plans to Mr Murphy to get sign off on the plans for developing the site.
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Planning
Materials – What materials will we need to develop the site. List all required supplies needed.
Tools – What tools are required for the work.
Budget - Present budget and plans to Mr Murphy to get sign off on the plans for developing the site.
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What parts of the Project was successful?
What parts of the project could have been improved?
Was the Project on Budget?
Did the project meet the expectations of the client? (Mr Murphy)
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Commence project Clear the site / Ensure site is cordoned off / Photograph the site
Installation of windows and door
Installation of Roof
Installation of interior
Exterior of building cladding
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Commence project
Clear the site / Ensure site is cordoned off / Photograph the site
Removal of grass and soil
Installation of Hardscaping and outside classroom |
Completion of ALL folder work
Independent Assessor of Completed Folders
Final Sign off of Project and Folder work – Mr Crean
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