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Practical Cookery

National 4 and 5

The course, which is practical and experiential in nature, develops a range of cookery skills and food preparation techniques, as well as planning, organisational and time management skills, in hospitality-related contexts. Through its emphasis on safety and hygiene, the course instils in candidates an understanding of the need to follow safe and hygienic practices in many cookery contexts. It also develops the thinking skills of remembering, understanding and applying, and aspects of numeracy.

Candidates will enhance their cookery skills, food preparation techniques and ability to follow cookery processes in the context of producing dishes. Candidates’ knowledge and understanding of ingredients, and their characteristics, will be developed. The importance of sustainability, responsible sourcing of ingredients and current dietary advice are also addressed. Candidates develop planning, organisational and time management skills by following recipes; and by planning, producing and costing dishes and meals. They also extend their ability to carry out an evaluation of prepared dishes. Throughout the course, candidates develop their understanding of safety and hygiene when working with ingredients as well as the importance of following safe and hygienic practices at all times in a practical context. 

The course assessment has three components.

Progression Routes

Further or higher education in this area.
A career in the hospitality industry.

Health and Food Technology

National 4 and 5

Health and Food Technology provides an opportunity to study the relationships between health, nutrition, the functional properties of food, lifestyle choices and consumer issues. This course develops an awareness of informed food and dietary choices that can have a positive effect on the health of the learners and enable them to advise others. Learners also develop a range of skills and applications of food preparation techniques, although it is more academic than practical. 

This course will attract learners who have an interest in health, food and consumer issues. It will also appeal to learners who enjoy learning through practical activity and have an ability to link theory to practice. The flexible context and breadth of learning experiences offered should be attractive to a variety of learners. 

Learners will acquire a breadth and depth of knowledge on the completion of this course including: the relationship between food, health and nutrition, dietary needs for individuals and groups at various stages of life, current dietary advice, factors which may affect food choices, contemporary food issues, food labelling, stages involved in developing food products and, through a problem-solving approach, produce a food product to meet specified needs. 

The knowledge and skills developed in the course prepare learners for decisions required in learning, life and work. Learners develop practical skills that are transferable to a range of contexts including employment in a variety of sectors such as the health and food industries. 

The course assessment has two components.

Progression Routes

Higher Health and Food Technology
Further education in this area e.g. Life Sciences
A career in teaching, dietetics, food product development, food technologist, nutritionist, nursing or sports coaching

Higher

The course allows candidates to develop and apply the knowledge and skills of research, analysis and evaluation in order to make informed food and dietary choices. Candidates develop their understanding of the properties of food in relation to food production, processing and the development of food products. The course uses an experiential, practical and problem-solving learning approach and promotes independence in learning. It uses real-life situations, and where appropriate, takes account of local, cultural, and media influences and technological innovations. The course has five broad and inter-related aims that enable candidates to: 

Assessment is split into 2 sections:

Physical Education

National 4 and 5

The Course will enable learners to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required to perform effectively in a range of physical activities, and will enhance their physical well being. Learners will work both independently and cooperatively to develop thinking and interpersonal skills. This is an ideal platform for learners to develop confidence, resilience, responsibility and the ability to work effectively with others. Learners will be expected to take ownership of their learning and progress within the course and will have the opportunity to use technology throughout. Pupils will have the opportunity to work independently and with others in activities of their choice.

Learners will have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate movement and performance skills in a range of physical activities, such as, athletics, basketball, football, swimming, gymnastics and badminton. By engaging in practical activities, learners can demonstrate initiative, decision-making and problem-solving and develop a positive attitude towards a healthy lifestyle 

Learners will develop the ability to perform a comprehensive range of movement and performance skills whilst developing their understanding of the factors that impact on personal performance in physical activities. They will have the opportunity to build on their existing capacity to perform effectively and to develop approaches that will allow them to enhance their personal performance. Learners will establish any areas of development within their performance and then create their own plan for improving performance. Learners will have the opportunity to establish a greater level of performance and understanding in their chosen activities and may, at times, work out with the direct supervision of the class teacher in order to have the opportunity to achieve this. Monitoring, recording and evaluating performance development will be a key part of the course and this allows learners to develop their analysing and evaluating skills. 

Progression Route 

Higher Physical Education

Higher

The Higher Physical Education Course allows learners to develop and demonstrate a broad and comprehensive range of complex movement and performance skills in challenging contexts. Learners also analyse a performance, understand what is required to develop it, and apply this knowledge to their own performance. Learners will have to develop the ability to consistently respond to and meet the demands of performance, and to make appropriate decisions for effective outcomes. 

Learners will evaluate and analyse their personal performance and implement approaches to address factors that impact on that performance. Learners will evaluate their choice of methods and approaches used to develop performance. They will justify decisions made and relate these to future development needs. 

Learners will have the opportunity to establish an improved level of performance and a greater understanding in activities of their choice and may, at times, work out with the direct supervision of the class teacher in order to have the opportunity to achieve this. 

Assessment

Component 1 : Written Paper - 60 Marks - 2 hours and 30 minutes

Component 2: Performance - 60 Marks / Scaled Mark 50
The performance assesses candidates’ ability to perform in two different physical activities - 30 marks each. The context for each single performance event must set it apart from normal learning and teaching activities so that it is challenging, competitive and/or demanding.

Skills For Work:  Sport and Recreation

National 4/5

National 4/5 Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation is an introductory qualification. It develops the skills, knowledge and attitudes, needed for work in the industry. 

The course content covers the main practical activities involved in carrying out a supportive role in sport and recreation environments: sourcing information about career pathways, identifying and reviewing skills and experiences; assisting with planning, setting up and delivering activity sessions; dealing effectively and courteously with clients; assisting with emergency procedures; assisting with setting up, dismantling and checking equipment and resources; helping to plan and review a training programme; and establishing good practice in identifying and reviewing goals. The Course also covers health and safety legislation and risk assessment. 

At National 5, candidates will learn about: 

Candidates will develop relevant vocational skills and a variety of employability skills in the context of a sport and recreation setting.

Assessment

Assessment will be undertaken in various forms throughout the course including teacher observations, practical experiences and research tasks. Assessments are marked internally by staff.

Sports Leadership

SCQF Level 6

The Leadership Award develops knowledge of leadership skills, styles and qualities. It is designed for learners who take, or plan to take, a leading role in their activities. The Award allows individuals to build self confidence and self esteem and encourages learners to respect the cultures and beliefs of others working alongside them. This course will be delivered through a sports context and 2 mandatory units will be covered; 

Leadership: An Introduction (20 hours): In this Unit, candidates carry out research to find out about leadership styles and the skills and qualities found in effective leaders. Candidates are required to produce a report on their findings and evaluate their own potential for leadership. 

Leadership in Practice (40 hours): In this Unit, candidates take a leading role in an activity. They will prepare to carry out the activity by considering the factors involved, such as resources, people, time and potential risks. Candidates then carry out the activity, monitoring progress and making changes as needed. At the end, candidates review their experience, drawing conclusions about themselves as a leader. 

NPA Exercise & Fitness Leadership (SCQF Level 6)

SCQF Level 6

The NPA Exercise and Fitness Leadership is a course suited to pupils wishing to pursue Exercise and Fitness as a possible career path or have a keen interest in developing their knowledge of leading fitness experiences for clients. It is a good progression from National Sport & Recreation.

The NPA in Exercise and Fitness Leadership gives candidates the opportunity to experience a number of recognised ways of leading others in fitness activities. The NPA allows candidates to develop their personal leadership qualities and to develop their knowledge and skills in fitness. The award is a mixture of classroom and practical experiences.

The NPA will have 5 Units and 3 must be completed for the Group award. The Units are as follows:

Assessment

Assessment will be undertaken in different forms throughout the course including teacher observations, practical experiences and closed book written assessments. Assessments are marked internally by staff.