AS/A2 OCR

This course will provide the student with the ability to investigate and understand the needs and responsibilities of a consumer in a changing multicultural and technological world.  A range of current social health, consumer issues, and food issues are studied and the student has the opportunity to develop a critical appreciation of the world around her/him.  There is an opportunity to conduct practical activities as part of the personal study at A2 and in the Resource Management module at AS.

Course Outline
4 units - 2 for AS level and 2 for A2 level - include:

AS Level

• Society and Health - this module enables students to develop a critical
  understanding of the issues that affect the individual, families and households such as health, poverty, employment and homelessness.
• Resource Management - this module enables the student to develop a critical understanding of the need to manage resources such as food, finances, consumer rights in an ever changing world. Assessment is 100%examination.

A2 Level

• Nutrition and Food Production - this module enables students to explore the relationship between food, nutrition and health alongside some aspects of food technology.
• Personal Study 2 - 3,000 word investigation into a subject of your own choice based on any part of the syllabus.

50% examination and 50% coursework.

*Please note that your enrolment on to a particular course must be approved by the Head of that department.