Applied Science Level 1
BTEC Diploma
This course will give you an introduction to applied science, studying the principles of biology, physics and chemistry.
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Level 1
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September-June
Where - Huddersfield Centre
Course Overview
This course is designed to help you achieve the knowledge, skills and personal qualities that are required in the science industry. You will also learn and develop key techniques to help organise your work and priorities.
Developing your skills in communication, teamwork and problem solving is essential so that you are able to work effectively with other people when researching a topic. We will also help you to progress by developing your transferable skills, increasing your scientific knowledge and introducing you to practical techniques.
You will study a wide range of units that cover all three different sciences, using equipment to make scientific observations and measurements, chemistry investigations, study the living system, physics and our universe.
You will study in our fully-equipped classrooms and laboratories where you can get hands on with your science experiments. You will have numerous opportunities during the course to go on a number of visits and field-trips that will support your learning and develop your knowledge further.
This course is designed to help you achieve the knowledge, skills and personal qualities that are required in the science industry. You will also learn and develop key techniques to help organise your work and priorities.
You will study a wide range of units that cover all three different sciences, using equipment to make scientific observations and measurements, chemistry investigations, study the living system, physics and our universe.
Developing your skills in communication, teamwork and problem solving is essential so that you are able to work effectively with other people when researching a topic. We will also help you to progress by developing your transferable skills, increasing your scientific knowledge and introducing you to practical techniques.
You will study in our fully-equipped classrooms and laboratories where you can get hands on with your science experiments. You will have numerous opportunities during the course to go on a number of visits and field-trips that will support your learning and develop your knowledge further.
Core Skills Gained:
A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following grades: English at 2 or above and maths at 1 or above and 2 other GCSEs at 2 or above including a science subject.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
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Qualifications in science can open up a range of career options for you. You could go on to work in a lab as a technician or research assistant, go into teaching or nursing.
You will be assessed through assignments, involving practical tasks and written work.
Why work in the Sciences Industry?
Employment in Natural Sciences roles are down NAN% since 2021
Wide range of jobs in the Sciences Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the Sciences Industry
Considered a career in the Sciences?
If you’re not sure what to study, why not find out more information about different types of possible careers? Or if you know what you career you want to do but not sure what you need to study, we can help you get one step closer to that dream job.
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
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