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City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills – Communication (603/0425/X)
Day of week: Thursday
Times: 13:30 - 16:30
Overview
This one-year course, which is broadly equivalent to two GCSEs in Science, provides you with an excellent opportunity to study a range of topics in Applied Science, including:
- Physical processes
- Chemical analysis and detection
- The living body
- Exploring our universe
- Materials and their chemical properties
Your learning will be supported by external visits to local industries and science exhibitions, and you will have the opportunity to enter STEM competitions. You will be assessed by a combination written assignments, practical work and industrial experience.
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Applicants should have a minimum of 3 points at Level 2 (e.g. GCSE Grade C) and have previously studied science beyond Key Stage 3.
All students who have not achieved GCSE Grade C in English and Maths will be required to complete Essential Skills as part of their programme. GCSE Double Award Science will also be offered as part of the programme.
In addition, students wishing to progress to Level 3 programmes will be required to take GCSE Maths and GCSE English and achieve a minimum of Grade C. Please note you will need to apply separately if you wish to study these GCSE courses, they are not part of the Level 2 Applied Science course. Links to application pages:
GCSE Mathematics (CCEA) Foundation Units M2 & M6 - P00093-AI - Course - Belfast Met
GCSE Mathematics (CCEA) Foundation Units M2 & M6 - P00093-AJ - Course - Belfast Met
GCSE Mathematics (CCEA) Higher Units M3 & M7 - P00093-AK - Course - Belfast Met
GCSE Mathematics (CCEA) Higher Units M3 & M7 - P00093-AN - Course - Belfast Met
GCSE Mathematics (CCEA) Higher Units M3 & M7 - P00093-AM - Course - Belfast Met
GCSE English Language (CCEA) - P00094-AE - Course - Belfast Met
GCSE English Language (CCEA) - P00094-AF - Course - Belfast Met
GCSE English Language (CCEA) - P00094-AG - Course - Belfast Met
Non-native speakers must provide evidence of competency in English Language
Assessment is through coursework/portfolios.
There will be laboratory work to develop your practical skills in science.
Careers
Students successfully completing this qualification may seek entry-level employment within the science sector or apply for a range of Level 3 qualifications which may provide a route to higher education.
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