Open College Network West Midlands Entry Level Award in Science (Entry 3)
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- Entry Level3
- Credits6
- GLH22
- TQT60
- Age rangePre-16
- Cost£16.00
National Subject Sector: 2.1 Science
About this qualification
The Open College Network West Midlands Entry Level Science qualifications have been designed to enable learners to engage, explore, enjoy and engender an interest in science and encourage a spirit of enquiry.
Objectives of the qualification
These are generalist qualification, covering physical and life sciences, and applications of science. They help to build on subject content which is typically taught at Key Stage 3 and provides a suitable foundation for the study of GCSE.
For further details download the Qualification SpecificationWhy choose this qualification?
Progression routes for learners include GCSE and equivalent vocational science qualifications.
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- Entry Level3
- Credits6
- GLH22
- TQT60
- Age rangePre-16
- Cost£16.00
To be awarded the Open College Network West Midlands s Entry Level Award in Science (Entry 3), learners must achieve:
- 6 credits from any of the units in Mandatory Group M
Portfolio of evidence.
Tutors:
To offer this qualification, centres must ensure that tutors hold or are working towards:
- A relevant teaching qualification at Level 3 or above.
- Relevant professional qualifications in science and technology related subjects at Level 3.
- Relevant recent experience of working in science and technology.
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA):
Centres must also ensure that they have in place an Internal Quality Assurance person who:
- Holds or is working towards a Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices or its equivalent.
- Has substantial experience of working in or assessing qualifications in science.
- Is familiar with the assessment requirements of the qualification for which they are the Internal Quality Assurer.
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