Pearson Qualifications BTEC National Diploma NQF 720 GLH

Pearson Qualifications BTEC National Diploma (NQF) (720 GLH) OR BTEC Extended Certificate (NQF) (360 GLH)

BTEC Applied Science • We offer level 3 extended certificate, which consists of 3 double periods a week for two years, and is the equivalent of one A-Level. • Level 3 diploma, which consists of 6 double periods a week for two years, and is the equivalent of two A-Levels. • Level 2 BTEC Applied Science, which is equivalent to GCSE.

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Entry Requirements. Level 3 Applied Science You must meet the GCSE requirements for level 3 BTEC In addition to this you will need to achieve a grade 4, 4 in double award science or two grade 4 s in separate sciences. You will also need a grade 4 in maths. Level 2 Applied Science For those interested in science who did not achieve the grades above. Often this will be combined with GCSE maths and/or English.

Why choose BTEC Science? • A-Level qualifications are assessed entirely on exams sat at the end of yr 13. BTEC exams are in year 12 and year 13, there are internally assessed units that account for at least 45% of the overall assessment. • Hands on practical experience. • Directly related to working practices in a science environment. • Often gives the opportunity to achieve grades that lead to science university courses and careers.

Further Resources • You can explore the Pearson Edexcel website. The link below takes you to sample materials for the level 3 Applied Science BTEC. https: //qualifications. pearson. com/en/qualificat ions/btec-nationals/applied-science 2016. coursematerials. html#%2 Ffilter. Query=cate gory: Pearson-UK: Category%2 FSpecification-andsample-assessments

BTEC National Diploma (NQF) (720 GH) Year 12 Year 13 External exams in biology, chemistry and physics An externally assessed practical exam Internally assessed coursework, with a sample to be externally verified Grades awarded range from Unclassified (U), Pass (P), Merit (M) Distinction (D) to Distinction star (D*) • What skills do you think you will need to be successful in passing external examinations at a higher level than any you have previously encountered? • What skills do you think you will need in order to successfully produce large amounts of high quality coursework over the course of a year?

BTEC National Diploma (NQF) (720 GH) 8 Units to complete in total 6 compulsory units Unit 1 – Principles and Applications of Science I Unit 2 – Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques Unit 3 – Science Investigation Skills Unit 4 – Laboratory Techniques Unit 5 – Principles and Applications of Science II Unit 6 – Investigative Project 2 Optional Units The School chooses 2 units from units 8 - 26

BTEC Extended Certificate (NQF) (360 GLH) 4 Units to complete in total 3 compulsory units Unit 1 – Principles and Applications of Science I Unit 2 – Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques Unit 3 – Science Investigation Skills 1 Optional Units The School chooses 2 units from units 8 - 26

Organisation of Teaching - Diploma Year 1 Unit 1 – Principles and Applications of Science I. Unit 2 – Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques. Unit 3 – Science Investigation Skills. Unit 10 – Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways. Year 2 Unit 4 – Laboratory Techniques and their Application. Unit 5 - Principles and Applications of Science II. Unit 6 – Investigative Project. Unit 8 – Physiology of the human body

Organisation of Teaching – Extended Certificate Year 1 Unit 2 – Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques. Unit 3 – Science Investigation Skills. Unit 10 – Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways. Year 2 Unit 1 – Principles and Applications of Science I.

How the course is assessed? There are 2 methods of assessment used. (1) External This will be in the form of an exam sat in May/June. Unit 1 will consist of a Biology, Chemistry and Physics section. Unit 3 will consist of a practical and a written paper done under exam conditions and sent off to the exam board. Your mark will be converted to a grade that is either Unclassified (U), Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D), Distinction star (D*) (2) Internal Unit 2 + Unit 10 – You will be given an assignment brief and complete work in lessons that will be marked by your teacher against the criteria on the brief to give a grade of Unclassified, Pass, Merit or Distinction. Overall Your final grade of Unclassified (U), Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D), or Distinction star (D*) is formed from a combination of the units you have completed over the two years. It will be weighted towards the units that take the most time.

How does this relate to what I will do in lessons? Externally assessed units (1&3) Your teacher will give (approximately) half termly assessments that are as close to the nature of the exams you will sit as possible. You will get feedback on these assessments. Internally assessed units (2&10) You will be given generic verbal feedback on the work you produce towards your assignments. When an assignment has been completed your teacher will mark your work and this will count towards your final grade.