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View Qualification : Pearson BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
500/7453/2
Title
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
Pearson Education Ltd
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 2
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 3
Regulation Start Date
01-Sep-2009
Operational Start Date
01-Sep-2010
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
Yes
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
2.1 Science
Purpose
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Sub Purpose
B1. Prepare for further learning or training, B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Total Credits
30
Min Credits at/above Level
30
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
180
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
180
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
180
Barring Classification Code
RA14
Overall Grading Type
P/M/D/D*
Assessment Methods
Aural Examination, Coursework, E-assessment, Multiple Choice Examination, Oral Examination, Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment, Practical Examination, Task-based Controlled Assessment, Written Examination
Exemptions
None
Structure Requirements
The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science consists of 3 mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 30 credits and 180 guided learning hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : Yes; 16-18 : Yes; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the SFA website.
For further information on funding in Wales, visit the DAQW website.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Compound Group
CGM 0
Label
CGM 0
Name
CompoundGroup Mandatory 0
Group Requirements
CompoundGroup Mandatory 0
Minimum Credit Value
30
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Mandatory Units
Group Requirements
Minimum Credit Value
15
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Chemistry and Our Earth
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/502/4830
Title
Chemistry and Our Earth
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Energy and Our Universe
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/502/4990
Title
Energy and Our Universe
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Biology and Our Environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/502/4992
Title
Biology and Our Environment
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Unit Group
B
Label
B
Name
Optional Units
Group Requirements
Learners must complete 15 credits from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
15
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Applications of Chemical Substances
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/502/4997
Title
Applications of Chemical Substances
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Applications of Physical Science
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/502/4998
Title
Applications of Physical Science
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Health Applications of Life Sciences
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/502/4999
Title
Health Applications of Life Sciences
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Practical Scientific Project
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/502/5000
Title
Practical Scientific Project
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Science and the World of Work
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/502/5001
Title
Science and the World of Work
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Working in a Science-Based Organisation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/502/5002
Title
Working in a Science-Based Organisation
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
The Living Body
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/502/5003
Title
The Living Body
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Monitoring the Environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/502/5004
Title
Monitoring the Environment
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Growing Plants for Food
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/502/5005
Title
Growing Plants for Food
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Investigating a Crime Scene
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/502/5006
Title
Investigating a Crime Scene
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Science in Medicine
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/502/5007
Title
Science in Medicine
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Using Mathematical Tools in Science
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/502/5009
Title
Using Mathematical Tools in Science
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Designing and Making Useful Devices in Science
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/502/5010
Title
Designing and Making Useful Devices in Science
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Chemical Analysis and Detection
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/502/5012
Title
Chemical Analysis and Detection
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Exploring Our Universe
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/502/5013
Title
Exploring Our Universe
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Electronics in Action
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/502/5014
Title
Electronics in Action
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Biotechnology Procedures and Applications
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/502/5015
Title
Biotechnology Procedures and Applications
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Science in the World
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/502/5016
Title
Science in the World
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Investigating Human Behaviour
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/502/5017
Title
Investigating Human Behaviour
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Barred Units
There are no barred units to display.
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priorised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specfic role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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