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PearsonBTEC Level 3 NationalDiploma inApplied ScienceSpecificationFirst teaching from September 2016First certification from 2018Issue 8

PearsonBTEC Level 3 NationalDiploma in AppliedScienceSpecificationFirst teaching September 2016Issue 8

Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualificationsEdexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding bodyoffering academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked.For further information, please visit our qualifications website at qualifications.pearson.com.Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page atqualifications.pearson.com/contactusAbout PearsonPearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countriesworking to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning.We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so dopeople. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at qualifications.pearson.comThis specification is Issue 8. Key changes are sidelined. We will inform centres of any changes tothis issue. The latest issue can be found on our website.References to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. We do notendorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject tochange, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazinesand other publications and websites.)ISBN 978 1 446 95063 0All the material in this publication is copyright Pearson Education Limited 2019

WelcomeWith a track record built over 30 years of learner success, BTEC Nationals are widely recognisedby industry and higher education as the signature vocational qualification at Level 3. They provideprogression to the workplace either directly or via study at a higher level. Proof comes fromYouGov research, which shows that 62% of large companies have recruited employees with BTECqualifications. What’s more, well over 100,000 BTEC students apply to UK universities every yearand their BTEC Nationals are accepted by over 150 UK universities and higher education institutesfor relevant degree programmes either on their own or in combination with A Levels.Why are BTECs so successful?BTECs embody a fundamentally learner-centred approach to the curriculum, with a flexible,unit-based structure and knowledge applied in project-based assessments. They focus on theholistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to be able tosucceed in employment and higher education.When creating the BTEC Nationals in this suite, we worked with many employers, higher educationproviders, colleges and schools to ensure that their needs are met. Employers are looking forrecruits with a thorough grounding in the latest industry requirements and work-ready skills suchas teamwork. Higher education needs students who have experience of research, extended writingand meeting deadlines.We have addressed these requirements with: a range of BTEC sizes, each with a clear purpose, so there is something to suit eachlearner’s choice of study programme and progression plans refreshed content that is closely aligned with employers’ and higher education needs for askilled future workforce assessments and projects chosen to help learners progress to the next stage. This meanssome are set by you to meet local needs, while others are set and marked by Pearsonso that there is a core of skills and understanding that is common to all learners. Forexample, a written test can be used to check that learners are confident in using technicalknowledge to carry out a certain job.We are providing a wealth of support, both resources and people, to ensure that learners and theirteachers have the best possible experience during their course. See Section 10 for details of thesupport we offer.A word to learnersToday’s BTEC Nationals are demanding, as you would expect of the most respected applied learningqualification in the UK. You will have to choose and complete a range of units, be organised, takesome assessments that we will set and mark, and keep a portfolio of your assignments. But youcan feel proud to achieve a BTEC because, whatever your plans in life – whether you decide tostudy further, go on to work or an apprenticeship, or set up your own business – your BTECNational will be your passport to success in the next stage of your life.Good luck, and we hope you enjoy your course.

Collaborative developmentStudents completing their BTEC Nationals in Applied Science will be aiming to go on toemployment, often via the stepping stone of higher education. It was, therefore, essential thatwe developed these qualifications in close collaboration with experts from professional bodies,businesses and universities, and with the providers who will be delivering the qualifications.To ensure that the content meets providers’ needs and provides high-quality preparation forprogression, we engaged experts. We are very grateful to all the university and further educationlecturers, teachers, employers, professional body representatives and other individuals who havegenerously shared their time and expertise to help us develop these new qualifications.In addition, universities, professional bodies and businesses have provided letters of supportconfirming that these qualifications meet their entry requirements. These letters can be viewedon our website.Summary of Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in AppliedScience specification Issue 8 changesSummary of changes made between the previous issue and thiscurrent issuePagenumberThe wording in Section 7 Teacher/centre malpractice has been updated to clarifysuspension of certification in certain circumstances.Page 261The wording under Section 9 Understanding the qualification grade has beenupdated to clarify current practice in ensuring maintenance and consistency ofqualification standards.Page 264Summary of Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in AppliedScience specification Issue 6 to 7 changesSummary of changes made between Issue 6 and Issue 7PagenumberUnit 1 Summary of assessmentThe wording under Summary of assessment has changed. The exam will now lasttwo hours, and will be undertaken in three timed sessions of 40 minutes for eachof Biology, Chemistry and Physics.Page 22Unit 5 Summary of assessmentThe wording under Summary of assessment has changed. The exam will now lasttwo hours and 30 minutes, and will be undertaken in three timed sessions of 50minutes for each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.Page 64Essential information for assessment decisionsPage 171Learning aim A removal of pass and merit standard guidance on star life cycles(moved to Learning aim C and D).Unit 17: Microbiology and Microbiological TechniquesPage 181*The maximum number of summative assignments for this unit has been changedto two (was three).The relationship of the learning aims and criteria has been amended to:Learning aims: A and B (A.P1, B.P2, B.P3, A.M1, B.M2, AB.D1)Learning aims: C and D (C.P4, C.P5, D.P6, D.P7, C.M3, C.M4, D.M5, CD.D2)If you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website s.html.

ContentsIntroduction to BTEC National qualifications for the applied science sector 1Total Qualification Time2Qualifications, sizes and purposes at a glance3Structures of the qualifications at a glance5Qualification and unit content7Assessment7Grading for units and qualifications9UCAS Tariff points91 Qualification purpose102 Structure123 Units15Understanding your units15Index of units194 Planning your programme2455 Assessment structure and external assessment247Introduction247Internal assessment247External assessment2476 Internal assessment249Principles of internal assessment249Setting effective assignments251Making valid assessment decisions253Planning and record-keeping2557 Administrative arrangements256Introduction256Learner registration and entry256Access to assessment256Administrative arrangements for internal assessment257Administrative arrangements for external assessment258Dealing with malpractice in assessment260Certification and results262Additional documents to support centre administration2628 Quality assurance2639 Understanding the qualification grade26410 Resources and support269Support for setting up your course and preparing to teach269Support for teaching and learning270Support for assessment270Training and support from Pearson271Appendix 1 Links to industry standards273Appendix 2 Glossary of terms used for internally-assessed units274

Introduction to BTEC National qualificationsfor the applied science sectorThis specification contains the information you need to deliver the Pearson BTEC Level 3 NationalDiploma in Applied Science. The specification signposts you to additional handbooks and policies.It includes all the units for this qualification.This qualification is part of the suite of Applied Science qualifications offered by Pearson. In thesuite there are qualifications that focus on different progression routes, allowing learners to choosethe one best suited to their aspirations.All qualifications in the suite share some common units and assessments, allowing learners someflexibility in moving between sizes. The qualification titles are given below.Some BTEC National qualifications provide a broad introduction that gives learners transferableknowledge and skills. These qualifications are for post-16 learners who want to continue theireducation through applied learning. The qualifications prepare learners for a range of highereducation courses and job roles related to a particular sector. They provide progression either bymeeting entry requirements in their own right or by being accepted alongside other qualificationsat the same level and adding value to them.In the applied science sector these qualifications are:Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Applied Science (180 GLH) 601/7434/1Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (360 GLH) 601/7436/5Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Applied Science (510 GLH) 601/7438/9Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (720 GLH) 601/7435/3Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (1080 GLH) 601/7437/7.This specification signposts all the other essential documents and support that you need as acentre in order to deliver, assess and administer the qualification, including the staff developmentrequired. A summary of all essential documents is given in Section 7. Information on how we cansupport you with this qualification is given in Section 10.The information in this specification is correct at the time of publication.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science –Specification – Issue 8 – September 2019 Pearson Education Limited 20191

Total Qualification TimeFor all regulated qualifications, Pearson specifies a total number of hours that it is estimatedlearners will require to complete and show achievement for the qualification: this is the TotalQualification Time (TQT). Within TQT, Pearson identifies the number of Guided Learning Hours(GLH) that we estimate a centre delivering the qualification might provide. Guided learning meansactivities, such as lessons, tutorials, online instruction, supervised study and giving feedback onperformance, that directly involve teachers and assessors in teaching, supervising and invigilatinglearners. Guided learning includes the time required for learners to complete external assessmentunder examination or supervised conditions.In addition to guided learning, other required learning directed by teachers or assessors will includeprivate study, preparation for assessment and undertaking assessment when not undersupervision, such as preparatory reading, revision and independent research.BTEC Nationals have been designed around the number of hours of guided learning expected. Eachunit in the qualification has a GLH value of 60, 90 or 120. There is then a total GLH value for thequalification.Each qualification has a TQT value. This may vary within sectors and across the suite depending onthe nature of the units in each qualification and the expected time for other required learning.The following table shows all the qualifications in this sector and their GLH and TQT values.2Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science –Specification –Issue 8 – September 2019 Pearson Education Limited 2019

Qualifications, sizes and purposes at a glanceTitleSize and structureSummary purposePearson BTEC Level 3National Certificate inApplied Science180 GLH (235 TQT)An introduction to a vocational sectorthrough applied learning.Equivalent in size to 0.5 of anA Level.2 units of which both aremandatory and 1 is external.Mandatory content (100%).External assessment (50%).Pearson BTEC Level 3National ExtendedCertificate in AppliedSciencePearson BTEC Level 3National FoundationDiploma in AppliedSciencePearson BTEC Level 3National Diploma inApplied Science360 GLH (455 TQT)Equivalent in size to oneA Level.4 units of which 3 aremandatory and 2 are external.Mandatory content (83%).External assessment (58%).510 GLH (640 TQT)Equivalent in size to 1.5A Levels.6 units of which 4 aremandatory and 2 are external.Mandatory content (76%).External assessment (41%).720 GLH (890 TQT)Equivalent in size to twoA Levels.8 units of which 6 aremandatory and 3 are external.Mandatory content (83%).External assessment (46%).For learners for whom an element ofscience would be complementary, thequalification supports progression tohigher education when taken as partof a programme of study that includesother vocational or generalqualifications.Designed for learners who areinterested in learning about the sectoralongside other fields of study, with aview to progressing to a wide range ofhigher education courses, notnecessarily in applied science.To be taken as part of a programme ofstudy that includes other appropriateBTEC Nationals or A Levels.Designed as a one-year, full-timecourse of study, or as part of atwo-year, full-time study programmefor learners who wish to study anotherarea alongside it, which may contrastor complement the Applied ScienceFoundation Diploma.If taken as part of a programmeof study that includes other BTECNationals or A Levels, it supportsprogression to higher education.Designed to be the substantive partof a 16–19 study programme forlearners who want a strong coreof sector study.May be complemented with otherBTEC Nationals or A Levels to supportprogression to higher educationcourses in applied science.The additional qualification(s) studiedallow learners either to give breadth totheir study by choosing a contrastingsubject, or to give their studies morefocus by choosing a complementarysubject.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science –Specification – Issue 8 – September 2019 Pearson Education Limited 20193

TitleSize and structureSummary purposePearson BTEC Level 3National ExtendedDiploma in AppliedScience1080 GLH (1345 TQT)Designed as a two-year, full-timecourse that meets entry requirementsin its own right for learners who wantto progress to higher educationcourses in the applied science sectorbefore entering employment.4Equivalent in size to threeA Levels.13 units of which 7 aremandatory and 4 are external.Mandatory content (67%).External assessment (42%).Learners can either choose apathway which focuses on a particularoccupational area, such as biomedicalscience, analytical and forensicscience, physical science; or takea general route for further study inthe sector.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science –Specification –Issue 8 – September 2019 Pearson Education Limited 2019

Structures of the qualifications at a glanceThis table shows all the units and the qualifications to which they contribute. The full structure for this Pearson BTEC Level 3 National in Applied Scienceis shown in Section 2. You must refer to the full structure to select units and plan your programme.KeyUnit assessed externallyBSBiomedical ScienceUnit (number and title)MAFSMandatory unitsOAnalytical and Forensic ScienceOptional unitsPSPhysical ationDiplomaDiplomaExtendedDiploma(GLH)(180 GLH)(360 GLH)(510 GLH)(720 GLH)(1080 GLH)BSAFSPSExtended Diploma (1080 GLH)1Principles and Applications of Science I90MMMMMMMM2Practical Scientific Procedures andTechniques90MMMMMMMM3Science Investigation SkillsMMMMMMM4Laboratory Techniques and theirApplicationMMMMMM5Principles and Applications of Science II120MMMMM6Investigative Project90MMMMM7Contemporary Issues in ScienceMMMM8Physiology of Human Body Systems60OOOOOOO9Human Regulation and Reproduction60OOOOOOO10 Biological Molecules and MetabolicPathways60OOOOOOO11 Genetics and Genetic Engineering60OOOOOOO12 Diseases and Infections60OOOOOOO13 Applications of Inorganic Chemistry60OOOOOOO14 Applications of Organic Chemistry60OOOOOOO15 Electrical Circuits and their Application60OOOOOOO16 Astronomy and Space Science60OOOOOOO17 Microbiology and MicrobiologicalTechniques60OOOOOO12090120continued overleafPearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science –Specification – Issue 8 – September 2019 Pearson Education Limited 20195

Unit (number and tionDiplomaDiplomaExtendedDiploma(GLH)(180 GLH)(360 GLH)(510 GLH)(720 GLH)(1080 GLH)BSAFSPSExtended Diploma (1080 GLH)18 Industrial Chemical Reactions60OOOOOO19 Practical Chemical Analysis60OOOOOO20 Biomedical Science60OOOOO21 Medical Physics Applications60OOOOO22 Materials Science60OOOOO23 Forensic Evidence, Collection andAnalysis60OOOOO24 Cryogenics and Vacuum Technology60OOOO25 Forensic Fire Investigation60OOOO26 Forensic Traffic Collision Investigation60OOOO6Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science –Specification –Issue 8 – September 2019 Pearson Education Limited 2019

Qualification and unit contentPearson has developed the content of the new BTEC Nationals in collaboration with employers andrepresentatives from higher education and relevant professional bodies. In this way, we haveensured that content is up to date and that it includes the knowledge, understanding, skills andattributes required in the sector.Each qualification in the suite has its own purpose. The mandatory and optional content provides abalance of breadth and depth, while retaining a degree of choice for individual learners to studycontent relevant to their own interests and progression choices. Also, the content may be appliedduring delivery in a way that is relevant to local employment needs.The proportion of mandatory content ensures that all learners are following a coherent programmeof study and acquiring the knowledge, understanding and skills that will be recognised and valued.Learners are expected to show achievement across mandatory units as detailed in Section 2.BTEC Nationals have always required applied learning that brings together knowledge andunderstanding (the cognitive domain) with practical and technical skills (the psychomotor domain).This is achieved through learners performing vocational tasks that encourage the development ofappropriate vocational behaviours (the affective domain) and transferable skills. Transferable skillsare those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are valued in bothhigher education and the workplace.Our approach provides rigour and balance, and promotes the ability to apply learning immediatelyin new contexts. Further details can be found in Section 2.Centres should ensure that delivery of content is kept up to date. In particular units may includereference to regulation, legislation, policies and regulatory/standards organisations. This isde

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (1080 GLH) 601/7437/7. This specification signposts all the other essential documents and support that you need as a centre in order to deliver, assess and administer the qualification, including the staff development

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