APPLIED SCIENCE Level 2 First Extended Certificate (SECBA)

Level 2
Courses For Industry
Portadown Campus
Pearson

Overview

This course falls under the South East Cross Border alliance (SECBA). A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)

The Level 2 First Extended Certificate aims to demonstrate scientific concepts in practical settings, enabling learners to understand their real-world applications. It provides learners with comprehensive knowledge of scientific principles and practices, whilst developing essential skills and techniques crucial for professional success.

This course has been developed to:

Exemplify scientific principles in vocational contexts, leading to an understanding of how those principles are applied in practice, and can facilitate a move either on to further periods of study or into employment.
Give learners the opportunity to gain a broad understanding and knowledge of science principles and practice.
Give learners the opportunity to develop a range of related skills and techniques that are essential for successful performance in working life.
Give opportunities for learners to achieve a nationally recognised science qualification.
Support progression into a more specialised vocational or academic course.
Give learners the opportunity to enter potential employment within a wide range of science sectors such as process, industrial, medical, or forensic.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of entry.
Applicants must hold a minimum of a full Level 1 qualification (4 GCSEs at grades D-G, including English and Mathematics at grades D-F or equivalent qualification profile from the Register of Regulated Qualifications). Applicants presenting with a Junior Cert qualification should have attained a majority of higher-level subjects.

Modules may include: 

Principles of Science
Chemistry and our Earth
Energy and our Universe
Biology and our Environment
The Living Body
Investigating a Crime Scene
Applications of Chemical Substances
Applications of Physical Science
Health Applications of Life Science
Scientific Skills
Science in Medicine
Practical Scientific Project

Students will be assessed using a range of internal and external assessment methods. Internally assessed modules include presentations, booklets, case studies and essay type assignments.