Post 16 Course Information Guide 2012/2013 - Whitley Academy

Applied ScienceCourse TitleAwarding BodyCourse LevelWhy choose thiscourseLevel 3 Diploma in Applied ScienceEdexcelYear 12 - Subsidiary DiplomaYear 13 - DiplomaSubsidiary Diploma is equivalent to 1 ‘A’ LevelDiploma is equivalent to 2 ‘A’ LevelsThese courses comprise of 5 hours of timetabled lessons and 5hours of directed private study time each week.The BTEC National in Applied Science offers a vocationalqualification. The course is designed to give learners theknowledge, understanding and technical skills to prepare themfor employment or to continue their study in higher education.The content is divided up into manageable sized topics allowingthe learning of new and exciting concepts to be secured beforedeveloping the skill of the application. This style of course willappeal to learners who prefer portfolio-based assessment;students will have to be committed throughout as the grading isthrough continuous assessment.EntryRequirementsProgressionRoutesContactstudents will study modules in: Using Statistics in Science,Informatics in Science, Physiology of Human Body Systems,Energy Changes, Sources and Applications, Genetics and GeneticEngineering, Practical Chemical Analysis and ChemicalLaboratory TechniquesMerit Level or higher in BTEC Applied Science at Certificate orDiploma Level 2. Grades C in Core and Additional Science atGCSE.BTEC National Award in Applied Science is a good academicoption which combines well with many other subjects, scienceand non-science based. The course can lead to employmentwithin a science laboratory environment, or can be used as astepping stone into a whole range of careers, e.g. lab technician,forensic scientist, botanist and medical physicist.Miss RyanCourseContent (AS)The course requires students to study aspects of Biology,Chemistry and Physics. The course develops students’ scientificknowledge and practical skills, as well as introducing new areas.Over the year students will study seven units covering:Fundamentals of science, Scientific investigations, ScientificPractical Techniques, Working in the science industry,Perceptions of Science and Using Mathematical Tools in Scienceand Mathematical calculations in Science.CourseContent (A2)This course develops students’ scientific knowledge andpractical skills, as well as introducing new areas. Over the year