L1 BTEC Intro Diploma in Applied Science

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

08/09/2025

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 - 1 or successful completion of an Entry Level programme.

Teaching staff

You will be taught by experienced and qualified lecturers whose areas of expertise include Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Forensics. They are supportive and motivational tutors who will do their best to make your time at Oaklands enjoyable, interesting, and an excellent learning experience. You will also receive support in finding employment or a university place of your choosing.

Course Code

FLTSCA1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

Welwyn Garden City Campus

Awarding body

Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

Assessment

All units in these qualifications are internally assessed using a variety of styles to help them develop a broad range of transferable skills. Eg 'carry out practical tasks 'present information that they have gathered 'keep working logbooks, records and reflective journals 'practise English and mathematical skills 'take part in oral or written presentations 'take part in role play, interviews and other activities

About the course

This course is designed around practical skills and tasks that place an emphasis on learners demonstrating what they can do rather than what they know in theory. The qualifications give learners the opportunity to acquire and develop generic, transferable, and sector-specific skills to complete tasks and demonstrate a level of achievement that enables them to progress to further learning

Career options

The qualifications prepare learners for further learning at a higher level in applied science. The development of transferable skills means that learners can also choose a study program from alternative sectors. For example, the qualifications in applied science could lead to Pearson BTEC Level 2 qualifications in the sector and Level 2 qualifications in other sectors

On completion of the Applied Science course you will have the ability to apply to university to further develop your skills in this fascinating subject. You will receive support for applications to university or work with training to pursue your career in the range of jobs associated with Forensic Investigation.

Potential careers:

Forensic Scientist
Fingerprint Officer
Crime Scene Investigator
Police Officer
Laboratory Technician
Forensic Photographer

Course Content - What will I learn?

This qualification supports progression to further learning and training. All learners taking these qualifications will study core units that focus on key transferable skills such as research and planning, time management, and working with others. Learners will also take several sector units. The content of the sector units offers a broad introduction to the skills and knowledge within that sector, allowing the delivery to be practical and active to engage learners. For applied science, the units cover topics such as investigating crime scene evidence, measuring waves used in technology, and investigating variations in plants and animals

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