This course is ideal if you want to study Science as part of your KS5 choices. There are plenty of practical activities to help develop your understanding of scientific techniques. You will learn to carry out practical laboratory tasks, plan investigations, collect, analyse and present data as well as review and refine the methodology of practical and laboratory-based work. You will also study aspects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well as work on your English, Mathematics and IT skills. Training in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is vital in the UK and global economy today and the skills and knowledge you will learn on this course could really get you ahead in the job market. The extended certificate in Applied Science is intended for students who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the Applied Science sector.
4-4 in Combined Science or 4 in each individual Science.
During the first year of the course you will cover 2 units. Unit 1: Principles and applications of Science (90 credits). 1 hour 30 min written exam which is externally assessed in January. Unit 2: Practical scientific procedures and techniques (90 credits). This is a mandatory unit which will be set and marked internally. Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills (120 credits). This is a mandatory and synoptic unit. Where the task is set and marked by Pearson. One other optional unit which is equal to 60 credits. The optional unit will be assessed internally
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Milestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN |
This course is ideal if you want to study Science as part of your KS5 choices. There are plenty of practical activities to help develop your understanding of scientific techniques. You will learn to carry out practical laboratory tasks, plan investigations, collect, analyse and present data as well as review and refine the methodology of practical and laboratory-based work. You will also study aspects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well as work on your English, Mathematics and IT skills. Training in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is vital in the UK and global economy today and the skills and knowledge you will learn on this course could really get you ahead in the job market. The extended certificate in Applied Science is intended for students who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the Applied Science sector.
4-4 in Combined Science or 4 in each individual Science.
During the first year of the course you will cover 2 units. Unit 1: Principles and applications of Science (90 credits). 1 hour 30 min written exam which is externally assessed in January. Unit 2: Practical scientific procedures and techniques (90 credits). This is a mandatory unit which will be set and marked internally. Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills (120 credits). This is a mandatory and synoptic unit. Where the task is set and marked by Pearson. One other optional unit which is equal to 60 credits. The optional unit will be assessed internally
