BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science

Overview

  • 16-18

Details

Will the course give me what I want?

Course content

This course offers students the opportunity to study science and to progress to a wide choice of courses at level 3. You will study a range of science subjects, together with some specialist options.

Some of the topics covered are:

  • Energy and Our Universe
  • Biology and Our Environment
  • Chemistry and Our Earth
  • The Living Body
  • Chemical Analysis and Detection
  • Exploring Our Universe
  • Investigating a Crime Scene
  • Practical Scientific Project

You will also work towards improving your English and Maths Skills through a GCSE or Functional Skills.

What have students who have taken this course in the past progressed to?

This is a full time Level 2 Applied Science qualification. It develops student’s knowledge of science and a progression route into the Applied Science (Applied, Forensic or Medical Science) or any other Science related course at Level 3 such as Engineering, Health and Social Care or Sport.

However in order to be recommended to go onto these courses you must show your teacher that you are up to Level 3 work by submitting high quality assignments by the deadline.

How will I learn?

You will be taught in a variety of ways including lectures, practical work, group and pair work as well as self-directed study.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will be by assignments, presentations, observation of practical work and practical lab written reports. Each unit studied will use one or more of these assessment methods.

Equipment and other costs

You will be expected to provide your own file to keep your assignments in, calculator, ruler, HB pencil, pen and stationary but other materials will be provided.

For further information please call 020 7258 2721, email customer.services@cwc.ac.uk or come to one of our Open Days.

What qualification do I get on completing this course?

BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science

Where have students gone to after completing this course?

BTEC Level 3 Diploma

Is there additional work required by the student?

In addition to the time spent in classes in College, you will be expected to spend several hours per week on self-directed study.

What are the expected employment areas with this course?

Science

Awarding Body

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Entry Requirements

What qualifications or skills do I need to show I have before I can enrol?

4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above including Science, English and Maths.

BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Applied Science with Functional Skills at Level 1.

Expected prior knowledge

None

English level

You are expected to be at Level 1 in English. If you do not have a GCSE in English you will be given to opportunity to take this. Before you join the course you will take an initial assessment to determine your level.

Mathematics level

You are expected to be at Level 1 in Mathematics. If you do not have a GCSE in Mathematics you will be given an opportunity to take this. Before/when you join the course you will take an initial assessment to determine your level.

Support

Free Meals in FE

If you are aged between 16 and 18 on August 2024 and received free school meals when you were at school, you may be eligible to receive a free meal at College. For more information on free school meals, click here.

Further Education Fees (16-18)

All our Further Education (FE) courses (Entry to Level 3) are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August (year you start your studies). For a few courses you may be expected to contribute towards the cost of specialist materials and resources. However, depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the College’s Learner Support Fund. You should apply for any such financial support as soon as you have been offered a place.

Childcare

Financial support to help with childcare

Care to learn - childcare support for young people aged 16-20

If you are aged under 20 at the beginning of your course, or moving to the 2nd year of a level 3 course, and are caring for your own child you may be entitled to £175.00 maximum per week, per child through Care to Learn. 

Please ensure you register on the Care to Learn website even if you haven’t chosen your childcare provider or the course you want to study.  Once you have registered Care to Learn will confirm financial support in principle.

For further details and help with making an application please visit https://www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or speak to a Student Advisor.

Childcare support for people aged 20+

Financial support towards the cost of nursery, childminder, breakfast clubs and after-school clubs.

If you are aged 20+ when you start a course and need financial support to help with the cost of childcare while you study the college may be able to help.

You will be required to make use of any government NEF or 2+ Funding before requesting any financial support from the college.

It is essential that you speak to a Student Advisor prior to enrolling on a course to discuss your personal circumstances, childcare needs and to find out if there are funds available.

Eligibility for help with childcare costs is based on your personal circumstances.

General eligibility criteria:

  • Aged 20 and over
  • Considered a home student for fee purposes
  • Fully enrolled on a programme of study funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency  or in receipt of a 19+ Advanced Learning Loan
  • Discussed and had confirmation of funding for childcare support before enrolling

Financial eligibility:

 You need to have evidence that you meet general discretionary Learner Support Funds or 19+ Advanced Learning Loan bursary fund criteria:

  • on a low income / a dependent of someone who is on a low income or in receipt of a means tested benefit e.g. Income Support / Jobseekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, housing benefit etc.

When looking for childcare please be aware:

  • all childcare providers must be OFSTED registered
  • any 2+ or 3+ government funding must be used by the student. Only additional hours needed for study will be funded by the College.
  • childcare will only be paid for days when you are attending College or a mandatory work placement.
  • students on full-time courses will be a priority for childcare funding.
  • childcare places will be subject to a contract between College/student/nursery.
  • childcare payments are made subject to students reaching 85% attendance on a monthly basis.

All childcare applicants approved for funding will be required to sign our Terms & Conditions and MUST inform the College immediately should they stop attending lessons for any reason.

Email learner.services@cwc.ac.uk to put your name on the childcare waiting list.  You MUST speak to a member of the Student Advice or Learner Services team before you enrol on a course.

Financial Support for 16-18 Year-olds and Continuing Learners aged 19

The Education Funding Authority has allocated money to colleges to support students who are on low incomes or the dependent of parents on a low income, and need support towards their course-related costs or essential living costs or are facing financial difficulty.

For further information click here.

For further information on financial support for Looked after Children, Care Leavers and estranged young people, click here