The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science is intended as an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the applied science sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to give a coherent introduction to study of the applied science sector. This course is offered as BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate. Unit 1 (externally assessed): Principles and Applications of Science 1. This unit covers key science concepts in biology, chemistry and physics. Unit 2 (Coursework): Practical Scientific Procedures and Technique. Learners will be introduced to quantitative laboratory techniques, calibration, chromatography, calorimetry and laboratory safety, which are relevant to the chemical and life science industries. Unit 3 (controlled investigation): Science Investigation Skills This unit will be assessed through a written task (Part B) worth 60 marks. The task is set and marked by Pearson and will be completed in one sitting, within a supervised assessment session timetabled by Pearson. The assessment task will assess learners’ ability to plan, record, process, analyse and evaluate scientific findings, using secondary information/data from scientific investigations related to the unit content. In order to complete the written task in Part B, learners will be provided with Part A. Part A will outline the method/materials used to generate results/observations from a practical investigation. Learners will have 45 minutes to review Part A before they complete Part B. Part B will be one session lasting one hour and 30 minutes. Both Part A and B will be under supervised conditions. Part A and B are taken in a single session timetabled by Pearson. Learners will cover the stages involved and the skills needed in planning a scientific investigation: how to record, interpret, draw scientific conclusions and evaluate.
Two Grade 4s from GCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Combined Science.
A minimum of 4 units need to be completed: • 1 of the units is examined. • 1 of the units is a controlled practical assessment that is marked by Pearson. • 2 of the units are coursework.
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The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science is intended as an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the applied science sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to give a coherent introduction to study of the applied science sector. This course is offered as BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate. Unit 1 (externally assessed): Principles and Applications of Science 1. This unit covers key science concepts in biology, chemistry and physics. Unit 2 (Coursework): Practical Scientific Procedures and Technique. Learners will be introduced to quantitative laboratory techniques, calibration, chromatography, calorimetry and laboratory safety, which are relevant to the chemical and life science industries. Unit 3 (controlled investigation): Science Investigation Skills This unit will be assessed through a written task (Part B) worth 60 marks. The task is set and marked by Pearson and will be completed in one sitting, within a supervised assessment session timetabled by Pearson. The assessment task will assess learners’ ability to plan, record, process, analyse and evaluate scientific findings, using secondary information/data from scientific investigations related to the unit content. In order to complete the written task in Part B, learners will be provided with Part A. Part A will outline the method/materials used to generate results/observations from a practical investigation. Learners will have 45 minutes to review Part A before they complete Part B. Part B will be one session lasting one hour and 30 minutes. Both Part A and B will be under supervised conditions. Part A and B are taken in a single session timetabled by Pearson. Learners will cover the stages involved and the skills needed in planning a scientific investigation: how to record, interpret, draw scientific conclusions and evaluate.
Two Grade 4s from GCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Combined Science.
A minimum of 4 units need to be completed: • 1 of the units is examined. • 1 of the units is a controlled practical assessment that is marked by Pearson. • 2 of the units are coursework.