A Level Environmental Science Fast Track course – AQA

4.5
3 reviews
  • My mentor offered extraordinary help all through my course and direction when required. I altogether appreciated the course material and will move myself to different courses. Thanks to theUK Open College for the support
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  • I choose to study at UK Open College because I wanted to try e-learning. the course was very interesting although I already have a diploma in this field. I was able to refresh my knowledge. My tutor was very supportive along the course and always gave me good feedback.
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  • The purpose of this review is recognized the work of the staff at the college. Even though I enrolled only a week ago and I spoke with three different members, all of them were really nice at answering my questions. This was a great beginning for my course, which I am really enjoying now. Thank you.
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A Level

Distance

£ 449 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

NCFE

Environmental Science A Level Course. The Environmental Science specification enables students to gain an insight into the environment, and the scientific processes that control and affect it.

The central theme is the development of an understanding of how different events and cycles within the environment interrelate, how they influence subsequent environmental events, the human impacts on these events and cycles, and the strategies that can be used to minimise the problems caused.

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Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

The aims of the level 3 certificate course are to enable students to understand the roles and responsibilities to those involved in supporting teaching and learning in schools and provides an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to do this effectively in a self directed way.


It prepares students to support the teacher and the delivery of curriculum within a school as well as developing skills to help children and young people to develop self-esteem, independence and skills for learning. It seeks to further develop professional and technical skills and knowledge and an understanding of the importance of positive relationships within a school.

Students looking to enrol on this course should meet the following criteria:
Be aged 16 years or above.
Have a confirmed placement for duration of the whole course in reception class or above.
Possess a solid knowledge of the english language.
Have access to a PC and the internet for the duration of the whole course.
Basic computer skills: e.g. Word processing, emailing, uploading documents etc
Have a genuine desire to succeed

Students are able to enrol online at any time of the year. No specific enrolment dates.


Once your request has been received, a member of our friendly team will contact you to provide further information.

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Reviews

4.5
excellent
  • My mentor offered extraordinary help all through my course and direction when required. I altogether appreciated the course material and will move myself to different courses. Thanks to theUK Open College for the support
    |
  • I choose to study at UK Open College because I wanted to try e-learning. the course was very interesting although I already have a diploma in this field. I was able to refresh my knowledge. My tutor was very supportive along the course and always gave me good feedback.
    |
  • The purpose of this review is recognized the work of the staff at the college. Even though I enrolled only a week ago and I spoke with three different members, all of them were really nice at answering my questions. This was a great beginning for my course, which I am really enjoying now. Thank you.
    |
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4.5
fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Gemma Sullivan

5.0
19/04/2019
About the course: My mentor offered extraordinary help all through my course and direction when required. I altogether appreciated the course material and will move myself to different courses. Thanks to theUK Open College for the support
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Jane Cowell

4.0
19/12/2016
What I would highlight: I choose to study at UK Open College because I wanted to try e-learning. the course was very interesting although I already have a diploma in this field. I was able to refresh my knowledge. My tutor was very supportive along the course and always gave me good feedback.
What could be improved: Everything was positive.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Jodie Downs

4.5
16/07/2014
What I would highlight: The purpose of this review is recognized the work of the staff at the college. Even though I enrolled only a week ago and I spoke with three different members, all of them were really nice at answering my questions. This was a great beginning for my course, which I am really enjoying now. Thank you.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Environmental Science
  • IT for adults
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Teaching
  • Communication Skills
  • School
  • Childhood develpoment
  • Learning Processes
  • Learning Teaching
  • School Education
  • Child care
  • Child Teaching
  • Children Education
  • School support

Teachers and trainers (1)

Allocated Upon Enrolment

Allocated Upon Enrolment

Tutor

Course programme

Course Syllabus

Learners will complete 7 units of study in total as listed below.

SECTION 1: THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
  • Conditions for life on Earth
  • Conservation of biodiversity
  • Life processes in the biosphere and conservation planning
  • Opportunities for skills development and independent thinking
SECTION 2: THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
  • The hydrosphere
  • Mineral resources
  • Biogeochemical cycles
SECTION 3: ENERGY RESOURCES
  • The importance of energy supplies in the development of society
  • The impact of the features of energy resources
  • The sustainability of current energy resource exploitation
  • Strategies to secure future energy supplies
  • New energy conservation technologies
SECTION 4: POLLUTION
  • The properties of pollutants
  • Strategies to control pollutants
  • Ionising radiation
  • Noise
  • Solid wastes
  • Heavy metals
  • Acid mine drainage
  • Nutrient pollution
  • Pesticides
SECTION 5: BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
  • Agriculture
  • Agroecosystems
  • sustainability of agriculture
  • Aquatic food production systems
  • Forest resources
SECTION 6: SUSTAINABILITY
  • Dynamic equilibria
  • Energy
  • Material cycles
  • The circular economy
SECTION 7: RESEARCH METHODS
  • Scientific methodologies
  • Sampling techniques
  • Specialist techniques
  • Fieldwork and laboratory activities
  • Standard environmental techniques
Assessment

To achieve the full Environmental Science A Level you will be assessed across the 7 sections and practical assessment. All units will be assessed by three paper-based examinations. A more detailed breakdown of the assessment detail is provided below:

Paper 1:

  • Type: Written examination
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Assessed: Any content from sections 2, 3, 4 and 7
  • Assessment format: A combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions

Paper 2:

  • Type: Written examination
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Assessed: Any content from sections 1, 5, 6 and 7
  • Assessment format: A combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions

Please note: It is your responsibility to source and book your fieldwork and examinations. Your practical skills will be assessed within the written exams only. Overall, at least 15% of the marks for A Level Environmental Science qualification will require the assessment of practical skills.

Additional information

Students have a maximum of one  year to complete. Course duration approx. 180 hours.

A Level Environmental Science Fast Track course – AQA

£ 449 VAT inc.