Studying at the UTC?
Course | Activity |
Cyber Security | Task 1 You are asked to produce a document which identifies and states the purpose of the main hardware and software elements of a computer system. This should include: CPUs; memory; motherboards; internal disk drives; expansion cards; computer cases; cables; power supplies; cooling devices; ports; external devices; operating systems; device drivers; and applications software. Finally, learners should show how these parts fit and work together a fully functioning computer system. Once you have done this you should consider how physical cyber security issues may effect different pieces of hardware. Use this link to help https://www.guru99.com/potential-security-threats-to-your-computer-systems.html Task 2 You are asked to complete each stage of the Khan Academy Journey into Cryptography ( https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-science/cryptography) |
Digital Technologies 1 | During your first year of study on the Digital Technologies course you will learn about and create an AR or VR concept. Task 1: You are asked to describe the use of virtual and augmented reality by a wide range of organisations. You should discuss at a wide range of uses for multiple business fields and include examples of where and how they are used. For each example discussed, you should state how it has or will have an impact of society. I.e. In healthcare AR can be used to triage a patient. Thus increasing the success rate at hospitals. The evidence should be presented as a presentation. Task 2: You should complete the Workforce Security Awareness course on immersive labs. |
Digital Technologies 2 | During your first year on the Digital Technologies course you will also learn about the Internet of Everything and will need to develop and new concept. Task 1: You are asked to research the concepts of IOE and Smarter Planet. You should then develop a proposal for a potential Smarter Planet and IOE device. As part of this the learners should conduct a feasibility study for their proposal, and also produce a business proposal pitch and presentation to be given to potential stakeholders of the chosen development project. Task 2: You should complete the Knowledge course on immersive labs. |
Engineering 1 | Research and summarise the life and any major achievement of: Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Stephanie Kwolek You should give a brief outline of their life, career and at least one major engineering achievement that each developed. In addition, you should also analyse how their development has affected modern engineering. This may include how it is utilised, how it has caused further development or advances in a specific engineering field or process. You might also include examples of their ideas in modern applications. |
Engineering 2 | Prepare a presentation on one of the following areas; 1. Investigate the different areas of Engineering, such as civil, design, automotive, aeronautical, manufacturing etc… 2. The different progression routes into a career in Engineering after the Level 3 course—apprenticeships, working at an Engineering company, degree or higher level apprenticeships. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of all routes and give examples. 3. Research different local Engineering companies. Investigate the different areas of Engineering to be found and then focus on one company and the areas they specialize in. Find out who you would need to write to for work experience and write a letter to them. |
Engineering 3 | Develop your understanding of maths and electronics by completing the three worksheets you can find by clicking this link. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1t602qfDGtQYL8GWmetffIOlTMYkvuXbM |
A Level Computer Science | Task One – Develop your knowledge and understanding of object oriented programming in C#. You should work through the activities on these sites before completing task two. · Codecademy – https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-c-sharp · LearnCS – https://www.learncs.org/ · W3Schools – https://www.w3schools.com/cs/ Task Two – Download and install Visual Studio from here https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/. You should then try and create some of the programs from the little book of programming challenges found here https://drive.google.com/open?id=1maJufkcBHCJKjBWKWHG9RIJdktZlnTNh. Task Three – Visit this link and complete the transition tasks https://isaaccomputerscience.org/topics |
A Level Maths | Visit the online KS5 resources which can be found on curriculum area of the website of via the links below. You should locate the Year 11 Transition folder within Maths and complete the AS Maths baseline test. Once complete send it to Deb at Deb.Vollborth@berkeleygreenutc.org.uk and she will give you access to the Pearson Active Learn website. Link to files: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1J56fUJKrFY5fwTIXIYfQo0OlKEIk08wR Stay sharp for starting A-Level MathsHegartyMaths is proud to offer any prospective A Level maths students, or even those with an interest in keeping their maths sharp, an opportunity to join Colin Hegarty for some Youtube Live maths sessions during the school closures. Read on for the important information:
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A Level Further Maths | Visit the online KS5 resources which can be found on curriculum area of the website of via the links below. You should locate the Year 11 Transition folder within Maths and complete the AS Further Maths baseline test. Once complete send it to Deb at Deb.Vollborth@berkeleygreenutc.org.uk and she will give you access to the Pearson Active Learn website. Link to files: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1J56fUJKrFY5fwTIXIYfQo0OlKEIk08wR |
A Level Physics | Visit the online KS4 resources which can be found on curriculum area of the website of via the links below. You should locate the Year 11 Physics workbooks and complete these. Combined Science – https://drive.google.com/open?id=1vJxl9FHw6MkiEdoS9QU_Wf9XFnhy1Rrb Triple Science – https://drive.google.com/open?id=1W-fycqDnLgik_tat4W4gZVPgPe1bK6mU |
A Level Chemistry | Visit the online KS4 resources which can be found on curriculum area of the website of via the links below. You should locate the Year 11 Chemistry workbooks and complete these. Combined Science – https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DXehgBaugO5sLQSJ8C9a-SC_YUmSXiJO Triple Science – https://drive.google.com/open?id=13UNnpTynz5CObst0KCfEo3-iEUJ6ApfT |
Applied Science | Visit the online KS4 resources which can be found on curriculum area of the website of via the links below. You should locate the Year 11 Biology, Chemistry and Physics workbooks and complete these. Biology – https://drive.google.com/open?id=16h9k1XK6_sYSQKZ0KdmBhcu__-FKMU8V Chemistry – https://drive.google.com/open?id=13UNnpTynz5CObst0KCfEo3-iEUJ6ApfT Physics – https://drive.google.com/open?id=1W-fycqDnLgik_tat4W4gZVPgPe1bK6mU |
Business Studies | Visit the online KS5 resources which can be found on curriculum area of the website of via the link below. Locate the business folder and you will find 4 chapter from an online text book. Work your way through each chapter and answer the questions in each ‘discussion themes’ section. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_Qz2ss3d_0IDWVj_ZU-U78VXK3FEhZEj |
Core Maths | Visit the online KS5 resources which can be found on curriculum area of the website of via the links below. You should locate the Year 11 Transition folder within Maths and complete the AS Maths baseline test. Once complete send it to Deb at Deb.Vollborth@berkeleygreenutc.org.uk and she will give you access to the Pearson Active Learn website. Link to files: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1J56fUJKrFY5fwTIXIYfQo0OlKEIk08wR |
Studying at other post 16 providers?
Course | Activity |
Electronics | Develop your knowledge and skills of electronics through the Circuit Lab website linked below. On the website you should register and click the ‘textbook’ link at the top. Work through these activities. |
Health and Social Care | Read the specification for Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care via the link below. You should then visit page 33 of the specification and read through the different learning points with A1. Produce a document that summarises each of these. Specification – click here for the link |
Biology | Visit the online KS4 resources which can be found on curriculum area of the website of via the links below. You should locate the Year 11 Biology workbooks and complete these. Combined Science – https://drive.google.com/open?id=11JndEdX5Ylp07RlxqNJvt-MailmKU75p Triple Science – https://drive.google.com/open?id=16h9k1XK6_sYSQKZ0KdmBhcu__-FKMU8V |
English Literature | Study the following poems. Ensure that you analyse them carefully, considering form, structure, language and themes. Research the poets so that you know more about the context of their work. Consider and identify links that can be drawn between them. Carol Ann Duffy · ‘The Light Gatherer’ · ‘We Remember Your Childhood Well’ Seamus Heaney · ‘Death of a Naturalist’ · ‘Digging’ Simon Armitage · ‘Kid’ · ‘I Am Very Bothered’ |
Psychology | Over the Summer you need to investigate the following key figures from five different Approaches in Psychology. (Approaches are different ways of explaining human behaviour and are covered extensively in the course): 1. Sigmund Freud (Psychodynamic Approach) 2. B.F. Skinner (Behaviourist Approach) 3. Elizabeth Loftus (Cognitive Approach) 4. Hans Selye (Biological Approach) 5. Abraham Maslow (Humanist Approach) Write a 150 word summary on each Psychologist, explaining what and how they contributed to our understanding of human behaviour. Include a brief definition of how each Approach explains the reasons behind human behaviour. |
Agriculture | Read the specification for Level 3 BTEC Agriculture via the link below. You should then work through the sample assessment material. Specification – click here for the link Sample Assessment Materials – click here for the link |
Sport | Read the specification for Level 3 BTEC Sport via the link below. You should then visit page 3 of the specification and read through the different learning points within A1, 2 and 3. Produce a document that summarises each of these. Specification – click here for the link |
Game Design | Read the specification for Level 3 BTEC IT via the link below. You should then visit page 99 of the specification and read through the different gaming learning points within A2. Produce a document that summarises each of these. Specification – click here for the link |
Animal Care | Read the specification for Level 3 BTEC Animal Management via the link below. You should then visit page 2 of the Unit 1 document and read through the different diseases, disorders, treatments and preventions on the unit content page for learning outcome 2. Produce a document that summarises each of these. Specification – click here for the link Unit 1 – click here for the link |
Public Services | Read the specification for Level 3 BTEC Public Services via the link below. You should then visit page 2 of the Unit 1 document and read through the different levels of government on the unit content page for learning outcome 1. Produce a document that summarises each of these levels. Specification – click here for the link Unit 1 – click here for the link |
Construction Skills | Read the specification for Level 3 BTEC Construction Skills via the link below. You should then visit page 3 of the Unit 1 document and read through the different areas of legislation on the unit content page for learning outcome 1. Produce a document that summarises each of these laws. Specification – click here for the link Unit 1 – click here for the link |