Level 1 Geography
L1GEOG Course DescriptionHead of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Henson, Mr S. Creed, Mr A. Collier, Mr C. Smith.
Recommended Prior LearningThis course has no prerequisites; open entry to all.
Year 10 half-year Geography would be beneficial, but is by no means essential.
Geography focuses on the relationship between people and the environment. This is a practical, real-life course, which can lead on to Levels 2 and 3 Geography and Tourism. It is also a subject that opens further careers beyond school as well as university study.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
This course covers:
- Geographic Issues
- Geographic Research
- Recreation and its Environmental Impacts
- Global Geographic Issues
- Extreme Natural Events (Earthquakes)
- Geographic Skills
Assessment Information
Assessment will take the form of;
An independent research project
A written report
A 3-hour end-of-year exam
Level 2 Geography, Level 2 Tourism
Career PathwaysGeophysicist, Mining Engineer, Meteorologist, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Marine Biologist, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Emergency Management Officer, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Heavy Truck Driver, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Firefighter, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Health and Safety Adviser, Helicopter Pilot, Nursery Grower/Worker, Electrical Engineering Technician, Agricultural Technician, Arborist, Building and Construction Manager, Civil Engineer, Trainer, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Survey Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Surveyor, Urban/Regional Planner, Landscaper
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery1B8
Device/Computer
Contribution towards field trips