Science

AAQ Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science (OCR)

This course provides learners with a minimum of 360 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) the equivalent of one A Level and is completed as a full time course over 2 years. Learners will complete 5 units in total 3 of which are mandatory units. 3 are studies in year 12 and 2 in year

13.

Mandatory Units

• Fundamentals in Science (90 GLH) 
• Science in Society (90 GLH)
• Investigating Science (90 GLH)

 2 Optional Unit (60 GLH each) chosen by SFH6

• Environmental Studies
• Analytical techniques in Chemistry

 Types of Assessment

• Assignment- Set by OCR (the exam board) and marked internally
• Written exam - Set and marked by OCR

Why Study?

We offer a two year Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science. This provides an opportunity for learners of 16-19 to learn transferable skills and gain a recognized qualification within the science sector. 

This course is ideal for anyone who has a keen interest in science and offers a more practical, real world approach to study. 

Progression options; Higher education, higher apprenticeships, or in work training, including Science, Engineering, Pharmacology, Healthcare, NHS support roles such as Radiology.

Entry Requirements: Two Grade 5’s in Science,  4 in Maths