The 1 year Certificate and 2 year Extended Certificate in Applied Science enables candidates to look at particular scientific principles and the way in which they are applied by particular fields such as health care, the chemical industry, sport science or pathology. The qualification covers a mixture of teaching and learning experiences The course is ideal for students for whom the academic sciences pose too great a challenge, but wish to pursue their interest in science to the next level. Half of the course is assessed through coursework, so a good work ethic combined with a genuine desire to learn more about the application of science and build on skills gained at GCSE is essential.The 1 year Certificate and 2 year Extended Certificate in Applied The Certificate is equivalent to both duration and level of challenge to AS Level, the Extended Certificate to a full A Level.
Name: Applied Science (Level 3 Certificate and Extended Certificate) Qualification title: Applied Science (Level 3 Certificate and Extended Certificate) Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment The Certificate requires the completion of 3 units of work; 1, 2, 3. The Extended Certificate requires the completion of all 6 units. Each Unit is grades Pass, Merit or Distinction, with overall grading for the course ranging from Pass to Distinction*. Exams last 60 minutes and consist of a mixture of multiple-choice, short answer and extended answer questions. Some exams can be retaken once. Coursework in the form of portfolios contributes 33.3% of the Certificate and 50% of the Extended Certificate. Awarding - Created 20151105 09:23:57 Updated 20151105 09:25:13
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Allerton High School
Community School
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King Lane Town: Leeds