Year 11 Revision
Foundation Tier Combined Science
Exam Essentials - GCSE Combined Science Trilogy
Qualification name |
GCSE Combined Science Trilogy | |
Exam board and Exam code |
AQA (8464) QAN-601/8758/X | |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
6 Papers - (2 biology, 2 chemistry, 2 physics) 1 hour 15 minutes each |
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Summer dates of each paper |
B1 10th May |
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Expected content of papers | Biology Paper 1: 1) Cell biology 2) Organisation 3) Infection and response 4) Bioenergetics |
Biology paper 2: |
Chemistry paper 1: |
Chemistry Paper 2: 13) The rate and extent of chemical change 14) Organic chemistry 15) Chemical analysis 16) Chemistry of the atmosphere 17) Using resources. |
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Physics Paper 1 |
Physics paper 2: 22) Forces 23) Waves 24) Magnetism and electromagnetism |
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Subject specific exam advice |
Use the Accelerated Revision sheets provided from science This has everything you need, from videos to bitesize There are also linked exam questions for every single bit of the course, these have answers too The more exam question practice you can do, the better |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
Accelerated revision sheets provided by staff online (SatchelOne) |
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Who to contact if you need help |
Your Science teacher |
Personal Learning Checklist
Higher Tier Combined Science
Exam Essentials - GCSE Combined Science Trilogy
Qualification name |
GCSE Combined Science Trilogy | |
Exam board and Exam code |
AQA (8464) QAN-601/8758/X | |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
6 Papers - (2 biology, 2 chemistry, 2 physics) 1 hour 15 minutes each |
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Summer dates of each paper |
B1 16th May |
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Expected content of papers | Biology Paper 1: 1) Cell biology 2) Organisation 3) Infection and response 4) Bioenergetics |
Biology paper 2: |
Chemistry paper 1: |
Chemistry Paper 2: 13) The rate and extent of chemical change 14) Organic chemistry 15) Chemical analysis 16) Chemistry of the atmosphere 17) Using resources. |
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Physics Paper 1 |
Physics paper 2: 22) Forces 23) Waves 24) Magnetism and electromagnetism |
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Subject specific exam advice |
Use the Accelerated Revision sheets provided from science |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
Accelerated revision sheets provided by staff online (SatchelOne) |
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Who to contact if you need help |
Your Science teacher |
Personal Learning Checklist
GCSE Separate Biology
Exam Essentials - GCSE Separate Biology
Qualification name |
GCSE Separate Biology |
Exam board and Exam code |
AQA (8461) QAN code: 601/8752/9 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
2 Papers (2 biology) - 1 Hour 45 minutes each |
Summer dates of each paper |
B1 10th May B2 7th June |
Expected content of papers |
Biology Paper 1:
Biology paper 2:
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Subject specific exam advice |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
Accelerated revision sheets provided by staff online (SatchelOne) |
Who to contact if you need help |
Your Science teacher |
GCSE Separate Chemistry
Exam Essentials - GCSE Separate Chemistry
Qualification name |
GCSE Separate Chemistry |
Exam board and Exam code |
AQA (8462) QAN code: 601/8757/8 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
2 Papers (2 chemistry) - 1 hour 45 minutes each |
Summer dates of each paper |
C1 17th May |
Expected content of papers |
Chemistry paper 1:
Chemistry Paper 2:
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Subject specific exam advice |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
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Who to contact if you need help |
Your Science teacher |
GCSE Separate Physics
Exam Essentials - GCSE Separate Physics
Qualification name |
GCSE Separate Physics |
Exam board and Exam code |
AQA (8463) 601/8751/7 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
2 Papers - 1 Hour 45 minutes each |
Summer dates of each paper |
P1 22nd May P2 14th June |
Expected content of papers |
Physics Paper 1:
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Subject specific exam advice |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
Accelerated revision sheets provided by staff online (SatchelOne) |
Who to contact if you need help |
Your Science teacher |
Exam Essentials - GCSE English Language
Qualification name |
GCSE English Language |
Exam board and Exam code |
AQA 8700 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
2 papers - Both 1 hour and 45 minutes |
Summer dates of each paper |
23rd May and 6th June 2024 |
Expected content of papers |
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Subject specific exam advice |
Make sure you learn the frameworks for answering each question on the papers |
Best resources to use for revision in this subject | Core knowledge booklet on the Liskeard School website - revision resources. |
Who to contact if you need help |
Your class teacher |
Exam Essentials - GCSE English Literature
Qualification name |
GCSE English Literature |
Exam board and Exam code |
AQA 8702 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
2 papers
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Summer dates of each paper |
13th May and 20th May |
Expected content of papers |
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Subject specific exam advice |
You must learn the prepared introductions and paired quotations from the core knowledge sheets. You will also need to learn the key contextual ideas, themes, plot and characters, which are all on the core knowledge sheets. |
Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
Seneca Learning, GCSE Pod, BBC Bitesize |
Who to contact if you need help |
Your class teacher |
Personal Learning Checklist
Exam Essentials - GCSE Mathematics
Qualification name |
GCSE Mathematics |
Exam board and Exam code |
AQA 8300 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
3 papers - each 1 hour 30 minutes 1 non-calculator 2 calculator papers |
Summer dates of each paper |
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Expected content of papers |
No advanced information, each paper could be on any topic |
Subject specific exam advice |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
SPARX homework and Independent revision section of SPARX https://www.onmaths.com/ |
Who to contact if you need help |
Your class teacher, Mrs Ollerenshaw, Miss Foss or Mrs Stowe |
Personal Learning Checklist
Knowledge Organisers
French
Exam Essentials - GCSE French
Qualification name |
GCSE French |
Exam board and Exam code |
Edexcel 1FR0 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
Listening: |
Summer dates of each paper |
Week beginning 29th April – Speaking 14th May 14th May 24th May |
Expected content of papers |
Themes:
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Subject specific exam advice |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
BBC Bitesize French, Revision world (for past papers) Steven French languages (for structure of example answers for speaking and writing) |
Who to contact if you need help |
Mrs Ussher and Mrs Williams |
Personal Learning Checklist
Knowledge Organisers
- KS4 French Knowledge Organiser
- French Foundation Listening Exam Knowledge Organiser
- French Foundation Reading Exam Knowledge Organiser
- French Foundation Writing Exam Knowledge Organiser
- French Higher Listening Exam Knowledge Organiser
- French Higher Reading Exam Knowledge Organiser
- French Higher Writing Exam Knowledge Organiser
Spanish
Exam Essentials - GCSE Spanish
Qualification name |
GCSE Spanish |
Exam board and Exam code |
Edexcel 1SP0 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
Listening: |
Summer dates of each paper |
Week beginning 29th May – Speaking Exams 4th June 4th June 10th June |
Expected content of papers |
Themes:
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Subject specific exam advice |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
BBC Bitesize Spanish, Revision world (for past papers) Steven French languages (for structure of example answers for speaking and writing) |
Who to contact if you need help |
Mrs Williams and Mrs Gilbey |
Personal Learning Checklist
Knowledge Organisers
- KS4 Spanish Knowledge Organiser
- Spanish Foundation Listening Exam Knowledge Organiser
- Spanish Foundation Reading Exam Knowledge Organiser
- Spanish Foundation Writing Exam Knowledge Organiser
- Spanish Higher Listening Exam Knowledge Organiser
- Spanish Higher Reading Exam Knowledge Organiser
- Spanish Higher Writing Exam Knowledge Organiser
Geography
Exam Essentials - GCSE Geography
Qualification name |
GCSE Geography |
Exam board and Exam code |
AQA 8035 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
3 papers |
Summer dates of each paper |
Paper 1 - 17th May |
Expected content of papers |
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Subject specific exam advice |
Spend 30 minutes per unit on paper 1 and 2 |
Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
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Who to contact if you need help |
Mrs Baker |
Personal Learning Checklist
Paper 1 Knowledge Organisers
Coasts:
- Coastal Management at Lyme Regis
- Coastal Processes
- Coasts Hard Engineering
- Coasts Soft Engineering
- Depositional Landforms
- Dorset Coast Landforms of Erosion and Deposition
- Erosional Landforms
- Holderness Coast Landforms of Erosion and Deposition
- Waves
- Weathering and Mass Movement
Ecosystems:
- Cold Environments
- Cold Environments - Alaska
- Cold Environments - Protection
- Cold Environments - Svalbard
- Ecosystems
- Rainforests 1
- Rainforests 2
Hazards:
- 2016 NZ Earthquake Case Study
- Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
- Global Atmospheric Circulation
- Management of Tectonic Hazards
- Nepal Earthquake Case Study
- Plate Margins
- Plate Tectonics
- Reducing the Effects of Tropical Storms
- Tectonic Hazards Effects and Responses
- The Beast from the East
- The Causes and Effects of Climate Change
- The Enhanced Greenhouse Effect
- The Greenhouse Effect
- Tropical Storms
- Types of Hazard
- Typhoon Haiyan
- Weather Hazards in the UK
Rivers:
Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers
Economic World:
- Causes of Uneven Development
- Demographic Transition Model
- Economic World Measuring Development
- Nigerias Context
- The Location and Importance of Nigeria
- Tourism in Jamaica
Resource Management:
Urban Issues and Challenges:
Further Revision Material
History
Exam Essentials - GCSE History
Qualification name |
GCSE History |
Exam board and Exam code |
Edexcel 1HIO |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
3 Papers
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Summer dates of each paper |
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Expected content of papers |
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Subject specific exam advice |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
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Who to contact if you need help |
Mr Pollard |
Business Studies
Exam Essentials - GCSE Business
Qualification name |
GCSE Business |
Exam board and Exam code |
Edexcel 1BSO |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
Paper 1 - Investigating Small Business (Year 10) Paper 2 - Building a Business (Year 11) Both papers are 1 hour 45 minutes long |
Summer dates of each paper |
Paper 1 - 14th May Paper 2 - 5th June |
Expected content of papers |
Paper 1
Paper 2
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Subject specific exam advice |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
Pearson Revision Guide and Workbook – available from Parentpay
BBC Bitesize - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z98snbk |
Who to contact if you need help |
Mr Aird |
Personal Learning Checklist
Knowledge Organisers
Paper 1:
Enterprise:
Understanding Customers:
Business Finances:
Running the Business:
External Influences:
Paper 2:
Business Growth:
Marketing:
Operations:
Finances:
Human Resources:
Additional Resources
Product Design
Exam Essentials - Product Design
Qualification name |
GCSE Product Design |
Exam board and Exam code |
AQA 603/0984/2 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
1 Paper - 2 hours in duration, 50% of the overall grade |
Summer dates of each paper |
May/June |
Expected content of papers |
Core technical principles Specialist technical principles Designing and making principles
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Subject specific exam advice |
As well as understanding the key elements of the theory covered it would be advisable to have a good understanding of the named companies and designers and the work they produce |
Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-8552 |
Who to contact if you need help |
Mr Bainbridge and Mr Miller |
Personal Learning Checklist
Knowledge Organisers
Hospitality and Catering
Exam Essentials - Level 1 /2 Vocational Award Hospitality and Catering (Technical Award)
Qualification name |
Level 1 /2 Vocational Award Hospitality and Catering (Technical Award) |
Exam board and Exam code |
WJEC 5409 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
Unit 1 - Written exam in June of year 11. Duration: approximately 12 hours 60% of qualification (120 marks) |
Summer dates of each paper |
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Expected content of papers |
Unit 1 - Questions requiring short and extended answers, based around applied situations. Learners will be required to use stimulus material to respond to questions. These will be based on: Unit 2- An assignment brief will be provided by WJEC which will include a scenario and several tasks. Students have to research the task and select 2 recipes with accompaniments to suit the clients and venue specified in the brief. Justification of the choices must be written. Create a dovetailed time plan identifying health, safety and hygiene points. Identifying any contingencies for any potential issues during the practical and how to over come them. The practical exam is 3 hours with a final evaluation to the practical skills and the sensory testing of the recipes made |
Subject specific exam advice |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
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Who to contact if you need help |
Mrs Sweet |
Personal Learning Checklist
Exam Essentials - GCSE Computer Science
Qualification name |
GCSE Computer Science |
Exam board and Exam code |
OCR GCSE (9-1) Computer Science (J277) |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
J277/01 - Computer Systems J277/02 - Computational thinking, algorithms and programming 1 hour 30 minutes Non-calculator for both |
Summer dates of each paper |
J277/01 - 15th May pm |
Expected content of papers |
Everything on the specification |
Subject specific exam advice |
Revise everything in the blue revision guide |
Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
Revise everything in the blue revision guide. Practice exam questions from the white revision guide. |
Who to contact if you need help |
Mr Morgan |
Personal Learning Checklist
Exam Essentials - GCSE Film Studies
Qualification name |
GCSE Film Studies |
Exam board and Exam code |
Eduqas C670QS |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
2 papers - 1 hr 30min each NEA – 30% completed by Christmas |
Summer dates of each paper |
18th May 26th May |
Expected content of papers |
Paper 1 - American Film:
Paper 2 - Global and British film: The Wave (Representation), Jojo Rabbit (Narrative) and Skyfall (Aesthetic) |
Subject specific exam advice |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
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Who to contact if you need help |
Mrs Archer |
Exam Essentials - GCSE Art and Design
Qualification name |
GCSE Art and Design |
Exam board and Exam code |
Edexcel 1AD0 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
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Summer dates of each paper |
March to April |
Expected content of papers |
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Subject specific exam advice |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html |
Who to contact if you need help |
Mrs O’Shea and Miss Price |
Exam Essentials - GCSE Art Textiles
Qualification name |
GCSE Art Textiles |
Exam board and Exam code |
AQA |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
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Summer dates of each paper |
March to April |
Expected content of papers |
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Subject specific exam advice |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/gcse/art-and-design-8201-8206/specification-at-a-glance |
Who to contact if you need help |
Ms Hoskin and Miss Briggs |
Exam Essentials - GCSE Drama
Qualification name |
GCSE Drama |
Exam board and Exam code |
AQA 8261 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
1 paper - 1 hour 45 minutes (without extra time) |
Summer dates of each paper |
7th and 8th March are full externally examined performance exams (20%). Dress rehearsals/mocks on 5th and 6th March 9th May 2024 Written exam - As per "provisional timetable" on AQA website |
Expected content of papers |
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Subject specific exam advice |
Be strict with yourself on timings in the exam: A - 5 minutes |
Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8doNZfeQZmA&t=1685s&pp=ygUbYmxvb2QgYnJvdGhlcnMgd
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Who to contact if you need help |
Your class teacher |
Exam Essentials - GCSE Music
Qualification name |
GCSE Music |
Exam board and Exam code |
AQA 8271 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
1 paper - 1 hour 30 minutes |
Summer dates of each paper |
NEA deadline - Friday 19th April 2024 |
Expected content of papers |
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Subject specific exam advice |
READ THE QUESTIONS CAREFULLY!
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
BBC Bitesize |
Who to contact if you need help |
Mr Bond and Ms Warwick |
Exam Essentials - L2 CNAT Sport Studies
Qualification name |
L2 CNAT Sport Studies |
Exam board and Exam code |
OCR J829 |
Coursework |
R185 Performance and Leadership in Sports Activities All coursework due in by Monday 18th March.
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Number of papers and duration of each paper |
1 paper - 75 mins |
Summer dates of each paper |
13th May pm |
Expected content of papers |
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Subject specific exam advice |
Make sure that you BUG the question:
Then make sure that you re-read the question and do what the command word asks you to do |
Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
Quizlet (app) Everlearner (exam revision platform provided by the PE department)
R184 Revision Guide GCSE Simplified available from Finance
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Who to contact if you need help |
Mr Beaugie, Mrs Ryley and Mr Rowe (exam unit) |
Unit Breakdowns - Sports Studies
Road Maps - Sports Studies
Personal Learning Checklist
Knowledge Organisers
- R184 - Sport Studies Knowledge Organiser Part 1 Contemporary Studies
- R184 - Sport Studies Knowledge Organiser Part 2 Contemporary Studies
- R185 - Sport Studies Knowledge Organiser Part 1
- R185 - Sport Studies Knowledge Organiser Part 2
- R187 - Sport Studies Knowledge Organiser
- Sport Studies Topic Overview
Exam Essentials - GCSE Photography
Qualification name |
GCSE Photography |
Exam board and Exam code |
Edexcel 1PY0 Portfolio: 1PYO/01 and Exam: 1PYO/02 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
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Summer dates of each paper |
March to April |
Expected content of papers |
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Subject specific exam advice |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html |
Who to contact if you need help |
Mr Pascoe |
Exam Essentials - Level 1/2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care in the Early Years
Qualification name |
NCFE CACHE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care in the Early Years |
Exam board and Exam code |
NCFE CACHE 603/7012/9 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
1 paper - 1 Hour 30 minutes |
Summer dates of each paper |
12th June 2024 |
Expected content of papers |
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Subject specific exam advice |
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Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
Resources - course textbook |
Who to contact if you need help |
Mrs Jeff |
Exam Essentials - BTEC in Construction and The Built Environment
Qualification name |
BTEC Tech Award in Construction and The Built Environment |
Exam board and Exam code |
Edexcel/Pearson 603/7051/8 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
1 Paper - 1 hour 15 minutes |
Summer dates of each paper |
May/June |
Expected content of papers |
Unit I content Construction Technology. Assessment Content |
Subject specific exam advice |
Unit 1 Knowledge essential |
Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
Pearson Construction and The Built Environment Guide Book |
Who to contact if you need help |
Mr Bainbridge |
Exam Essentials - Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care
Qualification name |
NCFE CACHE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care |
Exam board and Exam code |
NCFE CACHE 603/7013/0 |
Number of papers and duration of each paper |
1 Paper - 1 hour 30 minutes |
Summer dates of each paper |
23rd May 2024 |
Expected content of papers |
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Subject specific exam advice |
Success in NEA feeds exam achievement |
Best resources to use for revision in this subject |
Class notes, workbook and resources on Satchel one |
Who to contact if you need help |
Mrs Jeff |