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Overview

This course has been developed to recognise learners skills, knowledge and understanding of science, scientific procedures and the commercial applications of science.

The learners carry out a range of tasks that have been designed to recognise their achievements in a modern, practical way that is relevant to the workplace.

They do not certificate competence on the job but are work-related qualifications which will support progression to an NVQ once a candidate is in the workplace.

Specification aims

These qualifications specifically aim to:

• Develop learner's knowledge and understanding of the science sector
• Develop learner's skills, knowledge and understanding in contexts that are directly relevant to employment situations, thereby enhancing their employability within the science sector
• Develop learner's ability to work autonomously and effectively in a science context
• Enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding in specialist areas of science, and demonstrate the skills needed to participate in the operation and development of real science organisations
• Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that Learners will need to access further or higher education programmes or occupational training on a full-time or part-time basis
• Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that learners will need to enter employment or enhance their current employment status
• Promote interaction between employers, centres and learners by relating teaching and assessment to real organisations.

How will this qualification be assessed?

All units are centre-assessed and externally moderated by OCR. There are no timetabled exams for this qualification; candidates may complete units at a time that suits the centre. The full award and units from this qualification are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Approval and Funding

OCR National qualifications have been accredited at Level 1, 2 and 3 of the National Qualifications Framework and eligible for funding under the Learning and Skills Council's Section 96/97 arrangements.