George Hicks Centre for Further Education
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Pathways for All
Development of two ‘all-through’ (Years 7 – 11) high schools, Clifton Hunter HS to serve Eastern districts and John Gray HS to serve Western districts
Organization of schools into academies, so that students have a small and stable home base
Shift to exams at the end of Year 11, followed by mandatory Year 12 pathways for further education
Introduction of a comprehensive set of pathways for all students in Year 12, including completely new VoCaT (Vocational, Career and Technical) training programmes
Enhanced support for Careers advisory and guidance throughout all schools
Students experience less disruption in Year 7 – 11 schools, with fewer transitions to cause stress and interfere with learning
All-through schools and small academies allow for strong and sustained relationships with peers and teachers
The transition to large high schools can be difficult for students leaving primary school
The new Year 12 programme allows second chances for students who struggle with exams
There is a critical need for high quality, externally accredited vocational, career and technical education in the Cayman Islands
The Year 12 programme provides a bridge from school to the future for students, whether they are moving straight into work or are headed for highly demanding academic environments
Second chances
Externally accredited vocational, career and technical education
Rigorous, internationally accredited academic options
Expanded choice
Career guidance
Work experience
A bridge to a successful future
Approved by Education Council
Underpins the further education (Year 12) programme
Provides a clear and rationalized system for evaluating qualifications
Based on international standards
Cayman Diploma Programme
Foundation Programme
Further Education Programme
Dual-entry programmes◦ A-Levels
◦ UCCI Certificate Programmes (limited enrollment
possible based on space and demand)
◦ Associate Degree Programmes
Students study for AP/IB qualifications◦ AP is transitional to full IB Diploma status
◦ AP also allows portable, independent modules
Applicants must have at least 5 high-grade passes, including English and Maths, at A*-B/I-II grades
This is a straightforwardly academic stream, aimed at the top quintile of the school
• Allows second chances for students to resit exams (based on grades in Year 11; e.g. resit exams where students have earned D/IV grades)
• Students may also take new subjects, based on individual counseling
• Applicants will usually have shown success in some Level 2 subjects
• Programme will offer a focused programme of accessible subjects:– English– Mathematics– Electronic Document Processing and Management– Science– Social Studies
• In addition, there will also be access to basic literacy and numeracy programmes
• Foundation courses may be combined with vocational programmes
• Level 2 VoCaT (Vocational, Career and Technical) education programmes– Aimed at students who have at least 3 or 4 Level 1
passes (at least 3 or 4 passes at grades D/IV or below)
– BTEC First Diploma schemes (equal 2 – 4 GCSE passes)
– Work experience component (at least 1 day per week)
– Possible combinations with Foundation (resit) programme
Level 1 VoCaT (Vocational, Career and Technical) Basic Technical Skills Programmes◦ Planned for students who have had limited
academic success
◦ Focus on ensuring basic literacy, numeracy, ICT skills
◦ BTEC Introductory Schemes
◦ Strong work experience component
Level 2◦ Applied Science◦ Business◦ Hospitality = BTEC business certificate + L/T WJEC◦ Creative Media Production◦ Health and Social Care◦ IT◦ Public Services◦ Sport◦ Motor Vehicle
Level 1◦ Business, Retail and Administration◦ Construction◦ Health and Social Care◦ Hospitality, Travel and Tourism◦ IT @ Work◦ Sport and Leisure◦ Motor Vehicle
Live survey to decide on VoCaT options for next year
Not all the options on this list will be offered—your feedback will help us decide which to offer
The topics listed indicate some of the possible modules—the actual modules offered will depend on the interests and abilities of the students who enroll
Business, Retail and Administration◦ Mandatory Modules
Starting Work in Business, Retail and Administration
Introducing Customer Service
Personal Effectiveness
◦ Optional Modules
Ensuring Personal Health and Safety at Work
Communicating Effectively at Work
Introduction to Retail
Introduction to Administration
(subject to review by industry professionals)
Construction ◦ Mandatory Modules
Starting Work in Construction
Developing Skills and Working Safely in Construction
Personal Effectiveness
◦ Optional Modules
Developing Carpentry Skills
Developing Trowel Skills
Developing Painting Skills
Basic Building Maintenance
Health and Social Care◦ Mandatory Modules
Starting Work in Health and Social Care
Developing Skills in Health and Social Care
Personal Effectiveness
Looking After Children
Hospitality, Travel and Tourism◦ Mandatory Modules
Starting Work in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism
Introducing Customer Service
Personal Effectiveness
◦ Optional Modules
Planning Trips
Using Displays in Travel and Tourism
IT @ Work◦ Mandatory Modules
Starting Work in the IT Industry
Developing Skills in IT
Personal Effectiveness
◦ Optional Modules
PC Systems
Using the Internet
IT Applications
Digital Devices
Sport and Leisure◦ Mandatory Modules
Starting Work in Sport and Leisure
The Healthy Body
Personal Effectiveness
◦ Optional Modules
Organizing a Sport or Leisure Event
Issues in Sport and Leisure
Taking Part in Sport
Introducing Customer Service
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (IMI)
(current JGHS programme)
◦ Light Vehicle Construction and Routine Maintenance
◦ Operating Principles of Light Vehicle Engines, Tyres,
Brakes, Steering and Suspension Systems
◦ Operating Principles and Maintenance of Light Vehicle
Transmission Systems and Electrical and Electronic
Systems
◦ Health and Safety in the Workplace
Applied Science◦ Mandatory Modules
Chemistry and Our Earth
Energy and Our Universe
Biology and Our Environment
◦ Optional Modules
Applications of Chemical Substances
Health Applications of Life Sciences
Science and the World of Work
Monitoring the Environment
Investigating a Crime Scene
Investigating Human Behaviour
Business◦ Mandatory Modules
Business Purposes
Business Organizations
Financial Forecasting for Business
People in Organizations
◦ Optional Modules
Using Office Equipment
Providing Business Support
Verbal and Non-verbal Communication in Business Contexts
Customer Relations in Business
Business Online
Starting a Small Business
Bookkeeping for Business
Hospitality (combination programme)◦ WJEC Leisure and Tourism (Cayman) GCSE
◦ BTEC Business Certificate Mandatory Modules
Business Purposes
Business Organizations
Optional Modules
Verbal and Non-verbal Communication in Business Contexts
Customer Relations in Business
Business Online
Starting a Small Business
Bookkeeping for Business
Creative Media Production◦ Mandatory Modules
Research for Creative Media Production
Communication Techniques for Creative Media Production
The Creative Media Sector
Media Audiences and Products
◦ Optional Modules
Video Production
Audio Production
Print Production
Photography Techniques
Web Authoring
Digital Graphics for Interactive and Print-based Media
Advertising Production
Health and Social Care◦ Mandatory Modules
Communications and Individual Rights within the Health
Sector
Individual Needs within the Health and Social Care Sector
◦ Optional Modules
Vocational Experience in the Health and Social Care Setting
Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
Impact of Diet on Health
Creative and Therapeutic Activities in Health and Social Care
Human Lifespan Development
IT◦ Mandatory Modules
Communicating in the IT Industry
Working in the IT Industry
Computer Systems
◦ Optional Modules
Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Applications
Mobile Communications Technology
Presenting Information Using IT
Animation Techniques
Doing Business Online
Website Development
Public Services◦ Mandatory Modules Public Services Skills
Career Planning for the Public Services Improving Health and Fitness for Entry to the Uniformed Public
Services Employment in the Uniformed Public Services
◦ Optional Modules
Health and Safety in the Uniformed Public Services Crime and Its Effects on Society Fundamentals of Nautical Studies
Attending Emergency Incidents in Public Services ICT and the Public Services Law and Its Impact on the Individual
Adventurous Activities and Teamwork in the Public Services
Sport◦ Mandatory Modules
Fitness, Testing and Training
Practical Sport
Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
◦ Optional Modules
Work Experience in the Sports Industry
Planning and Running a Sports Event
Business Skills in Sports
Development of Personal Fitness
Nutrition for Sports Performance
Sports Development
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (IMI)
(current JGHS programme)
◦ Complete 20 units in Level 1 plus
Carrying Out Routine Vehicle Maintenance
Removing and Replacing Engine Units and Components
Electrical Auxiliary Units and Components
Chassis Units and Components
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Graduation◦ Students will graduate at the end of Year 12.
Programme location◦ The Year 12 programme will be located on the George Hicks
campus, separate from any Year 7 – 11 groups.
Transportation◦ Transportation to the Year 12 programme site will be provided
for all students. Arrangements for transportation to work experience sites are currently under review.
Uniform◦ Year 12 students will be expected to wear a uniform. We hope
to begin consultation with parents and students shortly to decide on an appropriate and practical uniform policy for students.