The study of Applied Science explores the links between Science and the vocational sector. Covering not just Science at an advanced level, links are made through use of real life applications such as how modern communication systems work, accurately making chemicals and microscopy to explore cell structure and function. Students will take part in a huge range of practical activities and will learn the skills needed to plan and analyse the results they collect as they would in a vocational setting. The course encourages development of literacy and numeracy skills in addition to progression in scientific understanding and practical skills. The course is designed for learners who are interested in learning about the sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses. The Extended Certificate consists of 4 units: 1. Principles and Applications of Science 2. Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques 3. Science Investigation Skills 4. Optional unit
Units 1 and 3 are externally assessed and 2 is very practical based with students learning lab techniques such as titration, chromatography and colourimetry. A fourth optional internally assessed unit to suit the cohort.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Springfield Campus, Wolverhampton, WV10 0JR |
The study of Applied Science explores the links between Science and the vocational sector. Covering not just Science at an advanced level, links are made through use of real life applications such as how modern communication systems work, accurately making chemicals and microscopy to explore cell structure and function. Students will take part in a huge range of practical activities and will learn the skills needed to plan and analyse the results they collect as they would in a vocational setting. The course encourages development of literacy and numeracy skills in addition to progression in scientific understanding and practical skills. The course is designed for learners who are interested in learning about the sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses. The Extended Certificate consists of 4 units: 1. Principles and Applications of Science 2. Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques 3. Science Investigation Skills 4. Optional unit
Units 1 and 3 are externally assessed and 2 is very practical based with students learning lab techniques such as titration, chromatography and colourimetry. A fourth optional internally assessed unit to suit the cohort.