The new BTEC Nationals in Applied Science are a suite of qualifications. All qualifications in the suite share some common units and assessments. BTEC National qualifications provide a broad introduction that gives learners transferable knowledge and skills. These qualifications are for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning. The course is very practically based and learners have a great opportunity to focus on and develop their investigative skills. The theoretical topics cover aspects of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, equivalent to some of the content of the A Level courses. The Certificate offers an introduction to the science vocational sector through applied learning. It is the equivalent to half an A Level. Students will study 2 mandatory units (M): • Unit 1— Principles and Applications of Science I (M). • Unit 2—Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (M). • Unit 3 includes a week-long practical assessment and will be externally assessed through a written task book. This practical involves the students planning, conducting, analysing and evaluating a practical of their own making and encourages the development of investigative skills.
It is advisable that you achieve grade 4 or above in GCSE Science and grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics; however, this is not an essential requirement. You should also be keen to develop your practical skills, as there is a lot of practical work!
Students are assessed through both mandatory and optional units. These may be practical tasks, work related scenarios or tasks carried out under controlled conditions. One unit (unit 1) will be assessed via an externally marked written examination and one unit by an externally marked written task book (unit 3). Units 2 and 8 are assessed internally by the teacher.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Salthouse Road, Millom, LA18 5AB |
The new BTEC Nationals in Applied Science are a suite of qualifications. All qualifications in the suite share some common units and assessments. BTEC National qualifications provide a broad introduction that gives learners transferable knowledge and skills. These qualifications are for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning. The course is very practically based and learners have a great opportunity to focus on and develop their investigative skills. The theoretical topics cover aspects of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, equivalent to some of the content of the A Level courses. The Certificate offers an introduction to the science vocational sector through applied learning. It is the equivalent to half an A Level. Students will study 2 mandatory units (M): • Unit 1— Principles and Applications of Science I (M). • Unit 2—Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (M). • Unit 3 includes a week-long practical assessment and will be externally assessed through a written task book. This practical involves the students planning, conducting, analysing and evaluating a practical of their own making and encourages the development of investigative skills.
It is advisable that you achieve grade 4 or above in GCSE Science and grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics; however, this is not an essential requirement. You should also be keen to develop your practical skills, as there is a lot of practical work!
Students are assessed through both mandatory and optional units. These may be practical tasks, work related scenarios or tasks carried out under controlled conditions. One unit (unit 1) will be assessed via an externally marked written examination and one unit by an externally marked written task book (unit 3). Units 2 and 8 are assessed internally by the teacher.