Applied Science BTEC First Diploma

Applied Science BTEC First Diploma
It provides opportunities to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment as a Science Technician or Assistant Practitioner or to progress on to other vocational qualifications such as the BTEC Nationals in Applied Science. It develops the knowledge, understanding and skills of learners to meet the needs of the Applied Science Sectors.

What will I be doing?

Unit 1: Science Technician at Work

Unit 2: Scientific Principles

Unit 3: The Science Workplace

Unit 4: The Applications of Chemistry

Unit 7: Environmental Science

Unit 8: Data processing for Science Technicians

How will I be assessed?
The course will be assessed through assignments. Each unit is graded with a distinction, merit or pass.

Where do I go from here?
Progression to BTEC National Award in Science.

Course Duration
1 Year