BTEC Applied Science (AAQ)
| Subject | BTEC APPLIED SCIENCE EXTENDED CERTIFICATE (AAQ) |
| Exam Board | Pearson |
| Qualifications | Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Applied Science (Extended Certificate) |
| Specification | Click Here |
| Order of Units |
Unit 1 Principles and Applications of Biology (External exam)- 1 hour exam Unit 2 Principles and Applications of Chemistry (External exam)- 1 hour exam Unit 3 Principles and Applications of Physics (External exam)- 1 hour exam Unit 4 Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (Coursework) Optional unit (to be decided by the Applied Science team) Unit 5 Science Investigation skills (Coursework) Or Unit 6 Contemporary issues in Science (Coursework) |
| Suggested Resources |
For the course you will need to purchase the textbook, which can be found on the link below: For the coursework units (2 and 9) you should access the resources on MS Teams. |
| Expected Homework Hours Per Week |
Coursework – A minimum of 3 hours a week is expected in order to meet deadlines and ensure work is completed to a high standard. Exams – It is recommended that you spend a minimum of 3 hours a week working on revision notes, past paper questions or researching around topics to secure your understanding prior to the exam. |
| Learning Platforms Used | All assignments and homeworks are set virtually on MS Teams as well as show my homework. MS teams is also the platform used for the class to share resources. SENECA is used to set homework questions to help with revision. |
| Submission of Bridging Work | Please send your completed bridging packs to: scomerford@stj.kent.sch.uk |