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Our Lady of Lourdes School, Ballymoney

Occupational Studies

 
 

Occupational Studies allows learners to learn for work, through work and about work, and it provides the potential for this learning to take place in out-of-school contexts. This hands-on approach is ideal for those who prefer to develop their skills in a more practical, occupational environment.

Occupational Studies has six individual qualifications. Each of these relates to a general occupational area and includes a range of optional units. Learners must complete two units from the same occupational area to achieve a qualification.

The following pathways are available to all students:

Business and Services

  • Childcare: the Play Environment
  • Communication in an Office or Business Environment
  • Contemporary Cuisine
  • Creative Styling Using Blow-Drying Techniques
  • Customer Service
  • Facial Skincare
  • Logistics and Transport
  • Manicure and Nail Art
  • Modern Office Procedures
  • Modern Retailing
  • Patisserie and Baking
  • Shampooing and Conditioning Treatments
  • The Physical Care of Babies
  • Using Office Technology
  • Vehicle Servicing and Valeting Operations

Construction

  • Bench Joinery
  • Brick and Block Work
  • Carpentry and Joinery
  • Hard Landscaping
  • Painting and Decorating
  • Plastering
  • Plumbing
  • Tiling

Design and Creativity

  • Contemporary Cuisine
  • Creative Hair Styling on Long Hair
  • Creative Hair Styling Setting Techniques
  • Creative Styling Using Blow-Drying Techniques
  • Enterprise Crafts
  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design
  • Patisserie and Baking
  • Specialized Crafts
  • Textile and Fashion Design
  • Total Beauty
  • Website Development

Engineering and Engineering Services

  • Basic Fast-Fit Operations
  • Basic Vehicle Body Components and Fitting
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Electronic Circuit Construction
  • Electrical Wiring Installation
  • Maintenance of Land-Based Machinery
  • Manufacturing Techniques – Hand Fitting
  • Manufacturing Techniques – Sheet Metal
  • Plumbing
  • Vehicle Servicing and Valeting Operations
  • Vehicle Technician Operations

Environment and Society

  • Animal Care
  • Horticulture: Caring for Plants and Flowers
  • Horticulture: Growing Plants in a Sustainable Way
  • Reminiscence with Individuals in a Care Environment
  • Running a Leisure Event
  • Sports Leadership
  • Tour Guiding
  • Working in a Care Environment
  • Working in Tourism

Technology and Innovation

  • Bench Joinery
  • Carpentry and Joinery
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Digital Imaging
  • Digital Music
  • Manufacturing Techniques – Hand Fitting
  • Manufacturing Techniques – Sheet Metal
  • Sound Production
  • TV and Film Production