EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Applied Science (QCF)
Qualification summary
The Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Applied Science is drawn from the Level 2 BTEC Applied Science sector suite of units. The Level 2 BTEC Diploma is a vocationally-related qualification that focuses on the development of practical skills and underpinning knowledge in science. It is designed for learners in full and part time education in schools or further education colleges. The mandatory units meet the requirements of the Programme of Study for Key Stage 4 Science.
The Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Applied Science provides much of the underpinning knowledge required for industry recognised qualifications. Units are signposted to National Occupational Standards for this purpose. The units focus on the role of the science technician or assistant practitioner, their relationship with the scientific community and their responsibilities towards the community and the environment.
The specification is structured to allow learners maximum flexibility in selecting specialist optional units, so that particular interests and career aspirations within science, and intentions for progression, can be reflected in the choice of unit combinations. The units are designed to develop underpinning knowledge in job roles identified in the SEMTA sector qualification strategy and to support learning of the Diploma through Additional Specialist Learning (ASL). The units are structured to enable the most appropriate and realistic forms of assessment to be utilised.
The units have been developed to provide opportunities to assess personal learning and thinking skills across the qualification. Opportunities for developing Functional Skills have been signposted in units.
Qualification details
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Section 96 website.
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Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
Learners can progress from the Level 2 BTEC Diploma to Level 3 qualifications in Applied Science, to specific GCEs and Applied GCEs such as GCE AS and A level Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology) and to Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Science. The Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Applied Science also permits the learner to progress into the workplace in a suitable role under supervision and where they can undertake an NVQ Level 2 or 3.
Agricultural Scientist
Analytical Chemist
Anatomical Pathology Technician
Animal Pathologist
Astronomer
Bacteriologist
Biochemist
Biologist
Biomedical Scientist
Biotechnologist
Botanist
Cardiac Physiologist
Chemical Engineer
Chemical Engineering Technician
Chemical Plant Process Worker
Chemist
Clinical Research Associate
Clinical Scientist
Coroner
Cosmetic Scientist
Crime Scene Investigator/Scenes of Crime Officer
Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Dental Hygienist
Dental Nurse
Dental Technician
Dental Therapist
Dentist
Dietitian
District Nurse
Doctor
Ecologist
Education Lab Technician
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineering Technician
Electrician
Electricity Generation Worker
Electronic Engineering Technician
Electronics Assembler
Electronics Engineer
Embalmer
Energy and Environmental Engineer
Energy and Environmental Engineering Technician
Entomologist
Environmental Health Practitioner
Environmental Scientist
Farm Worker (Crops)
Food Processing Operative
Food Scientist/Technologist
Forensic Crime Analyst
Forensic Scientist
Gas Service Technician
Geneticist (Clinical Laboratory Specialist)
Geological Technician
Geologist
Geophysicist
Geospatial Engineering Surveyor
Health and Safety Practitioner
Health Visitor
Hydrologist
Laboratory Technician
Local Government Regeneration Officer
Manufacturing Production Manager
Manufacturing Production Planner
Marine Biologist
Marine Engineer
Marine Engineering Technician
Materials Scientist
Materials Technician
Measurement and Control Technician
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Medical Physicist
Medical Receptionist
Medical Secretary
Microbiologist
Midwife
Nuclear Engineer
Nurse
Nutritional Therapist
Paramedic
Pathologist
Pharmacist
Pharmacologist
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomist
Physicist
Plastics Process Operative
Polymer Technician
Polymer Technologist
Quality Control Inspector
Radiographer
Radiologist
Recycling Officer
Recycling Operative
Research Scientist
Surgeon
Taxidermist
Toxicologist
Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Scientist
Veterinary Surgeon
Water Distribution/Sewerage Process Operator
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
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02 Science and Mathematics
Aural Examination
Coursework
E-assessment
Multiple Choice Examination
Oral Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Practical Examination
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Applied Science consists of 3 mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 60 credits and 360 guided learning hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
This structure allows the flexibility to import standard BTEC units (QCF) at Levels 1, 2 or 3 to meet local needs. This is limited to a total of 10 credits and can not be at the expense of the mandatory units in this qualification.