This course provides candidates with the opportunity to develop appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas and practices used by organisations, businesses and industry. It is set in a vocational context by using research, planning, analysis and experiments. At Hartismere, we study AQA Applied Science. The course will enable you to: ● Understand scientific principles associated with the application of biology, chemistry and physics ● Expand your experimental and practical skills and techniques ● Develop your interest in different areas of science as a career ● Understand the roles and skills of scientists, the importance of science in the workplace, the public and the media
To study this subject, it is usual to have a GCSE qualification in Science at Grade 4, or BTEC Science with your teacher’s recommendation.
The assessment for the course is taken from a mixture of written external exams and coursework portfolios based on the experimental work performed in class. Level 3 Certificate • 2 exams Unit 1 and Unit 3 (pre-release material) • 1 portfolio Unit 2 Level 3 extended certificate (in addition to Level 3 Certificate work) • 1 exam Unit 4 • 2 portfolio Unit 5 and Unit 6
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Castleton Way, Eye, IP23 7BL |
This course provides candidates with the opportunity to develop appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas and practices used by organisations, businesses and industry. It is set in a vocational context by using research, planning, analysis and experiments. At Hartismere, we study AQA Applied Science. The course will enable you to: ● Understand scientific principles associated with the application of biology, chemistry and physics ● Expand your experimental and practical skills and techniques ● Develop your interest in different areas of science as a career ● Understand the roles and skills of scientists, the importance of science in the workplace, the public and the media
To study this subject, it is usual to have a GCSE qualification in Science at Grade 4, or BTEC Science with your teacher’s recommendation.
The assessment for the course is taken from a mixture of written external exams and coursework portfolios based on the experimental work performed in class. Level 3 Certificate • 2 exams Unit 1 and Unit 3 (pre-release material) • 1 portfolio Unit 2 Level 3 extended certificate (in addition to Level 3 Certificate work) • 1 exam Unit 4 • 2 portfolio Unit 5 and Unit 6