Print Science - Entry Level Certificate
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Are you looking to boost your confidence in science? This Entry Level Certificate in Science follows the AQA syllabus, covering Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. You'll gain a nationally recognised qualification and build a solid foundation in scientific principles. This course is perfect for anyone wanting to improve their understanding of science with the support of experienced tutors.
Course Content
This course covers:
Biology - Keeping Healthy: How do diet, exercise and the use of drugs affect human health? What are the causes of diseases and what defences do humans have against them? How do hormones affect processes within the human body?
Chemistry - Materials from the Earth: How do rocks provide building materials? How are metals used? What do humans use crude oil for? What are the environmental effects of using fuels?
Physics - Energy transfer and Efficiency: How is energy transferred by heating? What affects the rate of transfer of energy by heating? What is meant by the efficient use of energy? How can we insulate our homes?
Practical Skills: Designing an experiment, making measurements or observations, recording data, presenting data, identifying patterns and relationships.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
You should be working at Entry 3 Level in English and Maths.
First Class Requirements
You should bring along an A4 writing pad as well as a selection of pens, pencil, ruler and highlighters. You will also need to purchase a Scientific calculator - preferably one of the Casio FX series - though if you already have a Scientific calculator, it should suffice for the course. Please discuss this with your tutor. You need to bring these resources with you to each session unless directed by the tutor.
Attendance Requirements
To successfully complete this course, you must commit to 100% attendance and punctuality.
Assessment Methods
You will be assessed through a minimum of 3 x 45 minute written tests taken in class time and a minimum of 3 different assessed practical experiments also taken in class time. Upon successful completion of this course, you can progress to a Level 1 or Level 2 Award in Science.
Further Study Options
You can progress to Level 2 Award in Science.
Additional Information
Please bring an A4 writing pad, pens, pencil, ruler, and highlighters to each session. You will also need to purchase a scientific calculator, preferably one of the Casio FX series. If you already have a scientific calculator, it should suffice for the course. Please discuss this with your tutor if you are unsure. Remember to bring these resources with you to each session unless directed otherwise by your tutor.
