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GCSE Campervanning

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I heard this morning that there is to be a new GCSE to be offered: “Angling & Countryside. The initial reaction is OMG :rolleyes:. However, it’s sparked a discussion with Mrs Acer about how virtually any subject could be turned into a GCSE if it included sufficient complexity, even campervanning. I’ve been studying it for years and still know next to nothing compared to the regular posters on here.
So my questions are:
What would the curriculum of GCSE Campervanning look like?
What would the exam look like?
Would you pass? :)
 
2000 words on why a Beach is better than an Ocean….
A practical test on how many fryups you need to have in the van before it smells permanently of pig fat.
A field trip to the Scottish highlands in midge season
A further 1000 words on why any van is better than a motor home
Detention cleaning alloys with a toothbrush
 
Reverse polarity of hook-ups and why it makes zero difference.
 
I heard this morning that there is to be a new GCSE to be offered: “Angling & Countryside. The initial reaction is OMG :rolleyes:. However, it’s sparked a discussion with Mrs Acer about how virtually any subject could be turned into a GCSE if it included sufficient complexity, even campervanning. I’ve been studying it for years and still know next to nothing compared to the regular posters on here.
So my questions are:
What would the curriculum of GCSE Campervanning look like?
What would the exam look like?
Would you pass? :)
It’s not a GCSE qualification by the way! It’s a vocational course similar in structure to other accredited programs. It’sa bit like motor mechanics courses back in our day.

A GCSE in camping and caravans would have to include a module on getting the heater to work reliably. I’d take that myself based on the number of times it’s switched off on the middle of the night on me.
 
two practical tests to pass:

1) getting the roof down in a variety of different wind conditions
2) setting the awning out so rain doesn't pond on it

has taken me many nights to become proficient at both
 
rotating the drivers seat, on your own, whilst on levelling blocks - or is that A level?
 
Calculating the number of times/day a caravaner empties the water tank and understanding why.
 
How many times an ocean roof goes down on you and how much you still enjoy it!
 
Psychology would be handy, then when you park in an empty carpark you could understand why people park so close to you that you have to get in through the sliding door :)
 
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