Work Based Learning

You can see a full list of BTEC 2012 qualifications for this sector and their accreditation status below.
 

The structure of the new BTEC Firsts in Applied Science is designed to reflect the unique nature of science learning - in particular, the fact that content must span three disciplines (physics, chemistry and biology) rather than just one. 

BTEC First Awards in Applied Science
 
To ensure sufficient breadth and depth, instead of a single 120-GLH (guided learning hours) Award, Applied Science has two 120-GLH Awards:

• Principles of Applied Science Award (120 GLH)
• Application of Science Award (120 GLH)

Visit the more details page to learn more about each award.

Award: Principles of Applied Science	Award: Application of Science
120 GLH (Equivalent to one GCSE)	120 GLH (Equivalent to one GCSE)
Unit 1: Principles of Science *	Unit 5: Application of Chemical Substances
Unit 2: Chemistry and our Earth	Unit 6: Application of Physical Science
Unit 3: Energy and our Universe	Unit 7: Health Applications of Life Science
Unit 4: Biology and our Environment	Unit 8: Scientific Skills *
* Unit is externally assessed	* Unit is externally assessed
30 GLH per unit	30 GLH per unit

Mandatory units
To ensure our new suite of BTEC Level 2 Firsts delivers a robust, broad-based introduction, units in both Awards are mandatory. For the Principles of Science Award, these are units 1-4, covering the Programme of Study. For the Application of Science Award, units 5-8 are also mandatory to ensure a broad base of knowledge across the sciences is taught.

No optional units are available in either Award. This means that employers and education professionals can be confident that learners achieving a BTEC Level 2 First have gained a solid grounding in the essential knowledge and skills, and can progress into further or higher education, or into employment.

BTEC First Extended Certificate in Applied Science
 
The Edexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Applied Science (360 GLH) has eight mandatory units and a further four units from a choice of optional specialist units.

This qualification has been designed primarily for young people aged 14-19 who may wish to explore a vocational route throughout Key Stage 4.

It provides an engaging, robust, broad-based introduction to applied science principles.

The underpinning knowledge, understanding and practical skills that make up this qualification reflect the needs of employers and higher and further education professionals. This gives full-time learners the opportunity to enter potential employment within a wide range of science sectors, such as process, industrial, medical, or forensic.

Extended Certificate in Applied Science - 360 GLH All eight units from the two Awards, plus four optional specialist units from a choice of:

Unit 9: Practical Scientific Project

Unit 10: World Energy

Unit 11: How Scientific Theories are Organised

Unit 12: The Living Body

Unit 13: Monitoring the Environment

Unit 14: Growing Plants for Food

Unit 15: Investigating a Crime Scene

Unit 16: Science in Medicine

Unit 17: Understanding Human Behaviour

Unit 18: Designing and Making Useful Devices in Science

Unit 19: Chemical Analysis and Detection

Unit 20: Exploring our Universe

Unit 21: Electronics in Action

Unit 22: Biotechnology Procedures and Applications

Unit 23: Further Chemistry

Unit 24: Further Physics

All units are 30 GLH each, and are all internally assessed.