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Free BTEC Level 1 Applied Science Course in Harrow

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 1 Applied Science Course in Harrow. Classes run at Stanmore College, full-time during the day. This level 1 btec applied science course combines scientific principles with practical technology skills, studied over one year. You'll develop transferable skills like research, planning, and teamwork alongside hands-on laboratory work. It's a skills-based route designed to prepare you for further study in science.

Who this course is for

heScience Introductory BTEC Diploma Level 1 is a vocational studies course to understand the combination of scientific principles and technology basics.

The course is a skills-based qualification, designed to help you develop essential skills to progress to further study by focusing on the development of transferable and sector-related skills. Transferable skills include research and planning, time management and teamwork. Sector specific skills include use of laboratory apparatus, research, measurements, planned experiments, and other practical exercises.

We aim to ensure that delivery is practical, active, contextualised and skills based. Here are some example units that show the variety of learning on this course:

Scientific experiments Investigating variations in plants and animals Chemical projects Investigating Crime Scene Evidence Testing the Properties of Products

What you will learn

  • You'll use laboratory apparatus and carry out practical scientific experiments.
  • You'll apply core scientific principles across different areas of science.
  • You'll develop research skills to gather and evaluate information.
  • You'll practise planning and time management in a study setting.
  • You'll work as part of a team on science-related tasks.
  • You'll build an understanding of how science and technology connect.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical laboratory work at Stanmore College. Assessment is coursework-based, using assignments and projects that build your portfolio of evidence. There are no written exams. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the year, so you can see your progress as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stanmore College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory assistant, supporting scientists with practical experiments
  • Science technician, preparing equipment and materials in a lab
  • Healthcare support worker, assisting clinical or care teams
  • Pharmacy assistant, working in a pharmacy under supervision
  • Environmental monitoring assistant, collecting field or lab samples
  • Research assistant (entry level), supporting data collection and recording

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Applied Science. The natural next step, going deeper into biology, chemistry, and physics.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Laboratory Skills. Focuses on practical lab techniques valued by employers.
  • BTEC Level 3 National in Applied Science. Opens routes into university or higher technical qualifications in science.
  • Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2. Useful alongside science study if you need to meet entry requirements for Level 3 courses.
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