GCSE Campervanning

[acer]

I heard this morning that there is to be a new GCSE to be offered: “Angling & Countryside. The initial reaction is OMG . 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?

 

[Archie]

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

 

[Stargazing]

A whole new range of T levels maybe

 

[sidepod]

Reverse polarity of hook-ups and why it makes zero difference.

 

[WelshGas]

Reverse polarity of hook-ups and why it makes zero difference.

Water tank filling.

 

[Stargazing]

Water tank filling.

Anyone who fills it with a hosepipe would be an instant fail

 

[The Tall Luthier]

I heard this morning that there is to be a new GCSE to be offered: “Angling & Countryside. The initial reaction is OMG . 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.

 

[Beeechke1]

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

 

[Louis II]

rotating the drivers seat, on your own, whilst on levelling blocks - or is that A level?

 

[sidepod]

Calculating the number of times/day a caravaner empties the water tank and understanding why.

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

How many times an ocean roof goes down on you and how much you still enjoy it!

 

[Oscarthebeddie]

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

 

[Hawthorn37]

I’ve seen a few GCSE ‘U Grades’ around, as well a one or two A*’s.

 

[acer]

When you think about it, many GCSE subjects are used on the average Campervanning trip, so why not combine them into one qualification?

Physics. So many things. Too many examples to list. I’d probably fail this one.

Languages. I use my French when we visit it - “cedez le passage”, “sortie des camions” “l’eau potable” etc.

Geography. I know when to override both the sat nav directions and my navigator’s (wife’s) instructions, which also often differ.

Maths. Now, what is 57.85 Euros in real money?

A Home Economics task. Make a meal with the cut off end of a baguette, two mushrooms and some local mucky sauce that no one likes (but you had to buy to have the full cultural experience). The task will be used for real when the shops are closed, because you didn’t do your homework and therefore didn’t spot the mystery bank holiday that’s appeared out of the blue.

 

[acer]

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

And don’t we love being able to use that sliding door? Plenty of psychology in that too.

 

[sidepod]

Perhaps a section on Forum membership and etiquette?

• Choice of sobriquet
• Closing of threads
• Stupid questions
• Pointless arguments with complete strangers.
• Thread resurrection
• Search function

 

[Restival]

There's a biology/physiology section too...how many times can you safely bang your head on the roof/door/seemingly anywhere.
Also why is the gap between the seats getting harder to get through

 

[acer]

Perhaps a section on Forum membership and etiquette?

• Choice of sobriquet
• Closing of threads
• Stupid questions
• Pointless arguments with complete strangers.
• Thread resurrection
• Search function

Had to look up “sobriquet” to save me asking another stupid question on here!