Year 12 and 13
| Course | BTEC Applied Science Level 3 National Extended Certificate |
| Exam Board/Syllabus | Edexcel |
| Grade Equivalences | A*-E |
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Course Entry Requirements In Addition To The School Sixth Form Entry Requirements |
6 GCSE’s at grade 4 It is recommended that students taking this course have a GCSE Grade ‘5’ in combined science or higher. |
| Assessment Route |
See below |
This course is for students who are interested in learning about the sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in applied science.
Mandatory Modules:
Principles and Application of Science 1
Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
Science Investigation Skills
Optional Modules
Assessment:
| Unit Title | Guided Learning Hours | Assessment Type | Assessment Length |
| Principles and Application of Science | 90 | Externally set and marked written task | 90 minutes |
| Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques | 90 | Internally assessed summative assignments | |
| Science Investigation Skills | 120 | Externally set and marked written task | 90 minutes |
| Optional Modules | 60 | Internally assessed summative assignments |
Learning strategies:
- Extended research and writing
- Laboratory work and fieldwork
- Designing, carrying out and evaluating practical investigations
- Homework
- Self-study using school resources
- Using ICT to present reports and analyse data
- Group discussions
- Out of school visits and lectures (where available)
- Exam revision and preparation
- Active engagement in enquiry into problems, issues and questions
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