The Edexcel BTEC qualifications in this specification are a suite of qualifications that reflect aspects of employment within science organisations or organisations that use science and enable learners to develop practical scientific skills. These qualifications will appeal to learners who prefer portfolio-based assessment covering a variety of scientific investigations. Units within the qualification cover areas of laboratory science, forensic science, medical science, environmental science and biological, chemical and physical science to provide a route to employment in the science industry or within organisations that use science. These can include roles such as: l working as a quality control technician/analyst, where the employee works in a production plant laboratory carrying out analytical tests using modern instrumentation, ICT and data interpretation l working in a hospital as a medical physics technician supporting the use of X-ray and other imaging/ scanning equipment l working in a research laboratory in the development of new drugs. Managing projects that include setting up apparatus, measuring and handling chemical substances, following procedures, carrying out observations and measurements, separating and analysing products l working in the chemical industry, involved with testing materials l working with the forensic science service or using their analytical skills in the chemistry industry l working in chemical companies developing fertilisers and other plant feeds l working for a scientific magazine or journal, editing and proofreading articles on issues such as applications and implications of new scientific discoveries and developments l working in a biotechnology laboratory carrying out fermentation and purification processes.
Name: BTEC L3 Applied Science & Forensics Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20150930 10:10:02 Updated 20161014 08:54:24
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