A full day to explore three careers. Individual students or groups can apply to attend. Students will make jewellery using traditional techniques, discover what makes a clock tick, why they are designed the way they are, and learn to tell the difference between rare/valuable gemstones through the study of gemmology.
Students will make a piece of jewellery using traditional jewellery techniques, including shaping, filing and soldering metal; techniques which have not changed in hundreds of years. They will also be introduced to the wonderful world of wearable art as jewellery through the exploration of materials, scale, wearability, concept, techniques and technology. They can discover what makes a clock tick, how clocks tell time, why they are designed the way they are, and what stops them from working. Students will learn to tell the difference between rare and valuable gemstones, common ones and even fakes through the study of gemmology.
Year Group(s):
10, 11, 12, 13
Gatsby Benchmarks:
2, 4, 5, 7
Learning Objectives (Linked to the Aimhigher Plus Progression Framework Learning Outcomes):
• Feel motivated and confident to succeed in school (As 3.1)
• Recognise the importance of succeeding at school (At 3.1)
• Recognise that GCSE and post 16 qualifications are required to access HE (At 3.2)
• Recognise how post 16 choices impact on future progression (Aw 4.1)
• Understand the necessity of HE for progression to certain careers (Aw 4.2)
• Recognition of the opportunities that may arise from attending HE (Ac 4.2)
• Recognise the skills and qualifications required for chosen HE pathway (Aw 5.1)
• Identify the potential career options following participation in HE (Aw 5.3)
http://aimhigherwm.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Progression-Framework.pdf
Places Available:
20
Our cancellation policy applies. Visit this website below for more information: https://aimhigherwm.ac.uk/activities/