Applied Science - Vocational (equivalent to 1 A-Level)
Edgbarrow School - Bracknell Forest
01344772658
Grant Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ
Course summary

The Level 3 AAQ course 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 to one A-Level and aims to give a coherent introduction to the study of the applied science sector.

Entry requirements

To access the Vocational Pathway, you will have achieved 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (or a vocational course at Merit), which needs to include GCSE Maths and English (Literature or Language).

How you'll be assessed

Assessments are through assignment-based coursework and by examinations. The OCR Advanced National in Applied Science is equivalent to 1 A-Level completed over two years. The course includes two externally assessed units, and the rest of the course is completed as internal assessments.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBracknell Forest
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGrant Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ