Free Entry Level Science Course in Alton. Classes run at Treloar School, full-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll explore the physical, chemical and biological world, building understanding of how science shapes everyday life and the natural world around us. The course covers key scientific ideas, methods and processes across biology, chemistry and physics. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
OCR’s Entry Level Certificate in Science provides an
entry into the understanding of the physical, chemical
and biological world. Scientific understanding is
changing our lives and is vital to world’s future
prosperity, and all learners should be taught essential
aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and
uses of science. They should be helped to appreciate
how the complex and diverse phenomena of the
natural world can be described in terms of a small
number of key ideas relating to the sciences which
are both inter-linked, and are of universal application.
What you will learn
You'll explore key ideas in biology, including living things and their environments.
You'll study chemical processes and how substances interact.
You'll investigate physical science, including forces, energy and materials.
You'll learn how scientists ask questions and carry out investigations.
You'll understand how scientific knowledge is used in the world around us.
You'll develop skills in observing, recording and describing scientific phenomena.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Treloar School. The OCR Entry Level Certificate in Science is assessed through a combination of teacher-assessed tasks and short written activities. Work is completed during the course rather than in a final exam. Your teacher will assess your progress through practical tasks and written responses linked to each area of science.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Treloar School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Science technician assistant: supports lab work in schools or colleges.
Healthcare support worker: uses science knowledge in care settings.
Environmental monitoring assistant: helps collect and record environmental data.
Pharmacy assistant: applies science understanding in a pharmacy setting.
Animal care assistant: cares for animals using biological knowledge.
What you could study next
Level 1 Certificate in Science: the next step up from Entry Level, covering science in more depth.
Level 1 or 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English: supports progression to further study.
Level 2 GCSE Science (or equivalent): builds on Entry Level science toward a recognised school-level qualification.
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: applies science knowledge in a care context.
