Applied Sciences
Aston Academy - Rotherham
01142872171
Aughton Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, S26 4SF
Course summary

Today’s BTEC Nationals are demanding, as you would expect of the most respected applied learning qualification in the UK. You will have to choose and complete a range of units, be organised, complete some assessments that we will set and mark, and keep a portfolio of your assignments. You can feel proud to achieve a BTEC because, whatever your plans in life – whether you decide to study further, go on to work or an apprenticeship, or to set up your own business – your BTEC National will be your passport to success in the next stage of your life. For the Forensic & Criminal Investigation Diploma, you will also study: forensic investigation procedures, applications of criminology, criminal investigation procedures, plus one optional unit in a specialised area of forensic investigation. In order to study Forensic & Criminal Investigation, you must also select Applied Science as one of your subject options.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science (grade 4-3 in combined science or grade 4 in each of the separate sciences).

How you'll be assessed

The new BTEC National will assess you in three ways: • Assignments - You will complete a series of tasks set in a work related scenario and produce a portfolio of evidence. • Tasks - In controlled conditions, you will complete a practical task tackling an everyday challenge • Written Exam - You will draw on essential information to create written answers to practical questions in test conditions.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityRotherham
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAughton Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, S26 4SF