Key details

OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Applied Science and Technology Qualification Guide
(with units)
Qualification approval number  603/2522/7
Per-learner fee to centre  £35.00
Guided learning hours  75
Credit value  9
Minimum age for access  14

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    About this qualification

    Qualifications in Level 1 Skills for Professions in Applied Science & Technology aim to provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to progress to further study related to applied science and technology and ultimately to work in this or related sectors. The qualifications are available as an Award and Certificate.

    The Level 1 Award is a bite-sized qualification which acts as a ‘taster’ for those wishing to explore vocational study alongside learning skills, while the Certificate is a more substantial qualification which can be incorporated into a 16-19 study programme as the core qualification element. The size of the qualification allows for the option of the other required study programme elements of maths, English, work experience and enrichment activities to be taken simultaneously.

    Learning resources have been developed for a number of units within these qualifications and are available on request. For further information please contact your Curriculum and Relationship Development Manager.

    Units with support materials and tutor resources

    The below units have associated Resource packs, Interactive resources, and/or the Online platform.
    Please contact us to enquire about using these materials or to see demo.

    Name Resource pack Interactive resources Online platform
    Intro to Study Skills
    L1 Collaborative Working Using Digital Technology (Assessment only)
    L1 Digital Content Creation – Audio and Video (Assessment only)
    L1 Digital Content Creation – Text and Image (Assessment only)
    L1 Improving Personal Productivity (Assessment only)
    L1 Introduction to Programming (Assessment only)
    Living Systems
    Mathematical tools in Science and Technology
    Physics and the Universe
    Science in the World

    Funding

    There is funding available for this qualification from the following source(s):     16-19 EFA, Section 96 (Approved for 14-16s). Find out more by accessing The ESFA funding hub.

    Where can I study this qualification?

    For information on where to study this course please email enquiries@ocnlondon.org.uk or call 020 7278 5511.

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