Educ8 will be delivering a full curriculum to all learners which will be a total of 4 qualifications upon completion of the course. Learners will need to attend two days a week in order to obtain the qualifications.
The E-sports industry is a fast-growing global industry. E-sports is defined as organised competitive gaming, which is human versus human, either as individuals or in teams. Educ8 will be delivering this qualification at level 1 through RQF BTEC level 1 Vocational Studies. It provides an opportunity for alignment of social, physical, mental and financial skills into one qualification to deepen and expand learning, skills which are highly valued in the changing and fluid workplace. Learners must apply strategy, skill and teamwork to be successful.
Course Modules
The curriculum will include:
- English, Maths and Science
- Physical Education
- A chosen vocation (E-Sport)
- Topic learning (Black History Month, Holocaust, Faith and Religion, British Government and Politics, Protective Characteristics and one local topic)
Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award Introductory in Vocational Studies
Awarding Body
EdExcel
Student Expected Outcomes
To provide a rich education in which our learners can thrive with:
> improved life skills
> career pathways
> and positive progression
We aim for reintegration back into mainstream school or for a positive post-16 destination.
Key Stage course delivered to
KS4
Admissions Criteria
Placements are accepted pending a successful interview.
Staff Experience
Staff have live experience within the vocational qualifications on offer. All staff are either level 5 qualified, or working towards level 5. Staff are first aid trained and have up to date DBS.
Delivery Area
Classroom
Programme length
Up to a whole Academic Year
Transport Provided
No
Days Of Delivery
Wednesday (a second day must also be chosen between Tuesday and Thursday)
Times of Delivery
9:30am - 2:30pm
Staff Ratio
Group
Additional Notes
All learners will need to attend one vocational day from Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
In addition to this one core day will also need to be selected from Tuesday or Thursday.
(All Educ8 provision is a minimum of two days).
Cost of Course
Vocational Daily Rate of £65- Core Curriculum Daily Rate £78.94
