Free BTEC Level 2 Applied Science Course in Harlow. Classes run at Harlow College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 to join. The course covers core scientific knowledge across chemistry, biology, and physics, combining practical laboratory work with theoretical study. It takes one year to complete. The course is designed to prepare you for T Level Science and a range of science-based career pathways, apprenticeships, and further study.
Who this course is for
The course provides the essential core of scientific knowledge and applied skills so that you will be able to progress to a Level 3 Applied Science qualification. This in turn will enable you to progress within a wide choice of Science-based allied career pathways, apprenticeships and/or employment.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 3
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of science underpinning chemistry, biology, and physics.
You'll study chemistry and its relationship to the Earth and environment.
You'll investigate energy concepts and their role in the universe.
You'll examine biological processes and their applications in health and life science.
You'll apply chemical and physical science to real-world contexts.
You'll develop practical laboratory skills through hands-on scientific work.
You'll build scientific skills including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical laboratory sessions and classroom-based theoretical study. The course is made up of eight core modules delivered full-time at Harlow College. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and practical tasks. You'll build knowledge progressively across the modules, applying scientific principles in both lab and written work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harlow College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Laboratory technician assistant: supports scientists in lab settings
Science technician: prepares equipment and materials in schools or research
Healthcare support worker: assists clinical teams in health settings
Pharmacy assistant: supports dispensing and stock in a pharmacy
Environmental monitoring assistant: collects and records environmental data
Manufacturing operative (science sector): works in pharmaceutical or chemical production
What you could study next
T Level in Science (Laboratory Science): the natural next step from this course, leading to higher-level science careers or degree-level study.
Level 3 Applied Science qualification: builds on the knowledge from this Award and opens routes into university or higher apprenticeships.
Science-based apprenticeship: combine work and study in a laboratory or health science setting after completing this course.
