BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science
- Start date(s):
- 7 Sep 2020
- Duration:
- 1 year
- Level:
- Level 3
- Course Code:
- 1036867
- Study Mode:
- FT/PT
- Attendance Type:
- Campus
- Attendance Pattern:
- Daytime
- Awarded by:
- BTEC
- Location:
- Framwellgate Moor Campus
- Course costs:
- Currently unavailable
Funding
Overview
This course will provide you with the knowledge to understand the principles of science. You will develop your science investigation skills and will carry out practical sessions in the science lab.
In the second year of your A-Level programme, you will progress to study the National Diploma.
Aims
This course will prepare you with the knowledge to progress to higher education or employment.
Modules
You will study the following modules on the National Extended Certificate:
- Principles and Applications of Science
- Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
- Science Investigation Skills
- Applications of Inorganic Chemistry.
In the second year of your A-Level programme, you will study the following on the National Diploma:
- Laboratory Techniques and their Application
- Principles and Applications of Science II
- Investigative Project
- Applications of Inorganic Chemistry.
Delivery
Day and time of study will be confirmed before the start of your course.
Teaching & assessment
You will complete a combination of internal and external assessments.
You will progress to study the National Diploma in Applied Science to perfect your laboratory techniques, carry out an investigative project and learn more about the applications of inorganic chemistry.
Interview Instructions
Please bring your GCSE certificates.
Entry Criteria
You will hold five GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, including GCSE English and maths.