Ascentis
Level 2
QN: 601/7058/X
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Further Study in Social Science and Humanities
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Ascentis. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 827 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Ascentis
Syllabus Units
36 Units
Guided Hours
827 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Action Planning for Own Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise own skills, knowledge and ability.
- Be able to match own skills, knowledge, ability and personal requirements with possible career paths.
- Know routes available for own learning and development, in relation to possible career paths.
- Be able to plan own development.
- Be able to action own development.
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Reading and Understanding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse source material to identify the author’s purpose and underlying assumptions.
- Evaluate the credibility and relevance of information extracted from academic texts.
- Apply structured techniques to extract evidence for specific academic or vocational tasks.
- Distinguish between factual statements, opinions, and inferences within humanities sources.
- Compare information from multiple sources to synthesise coherent conclusions.
- Summarise complex arguments concisely while retaining essential meaning.
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Punctuation and Grammar
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply punctuation rules to enhance the readability of written work.
- Construct grammatically correct sentences using a range of structures.
- Identify and rectify common punctuation and grammar errors in own writing.
- Evaluate the effect of punctuation choices on the meaning of a text.
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Action Planning for Own Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Conduct a detailed self-audit to identify personal skills, knowledge, and areas for development relevant to social science and humanities careers.
- Evaluate the alignment between personal attributes and the requirements of specific career paths in social sciences and humanities.
- Research and compare different educational and vocational routes available for progression into chosen career paths.
- Construct a detailed action plan with SMART objectives to address identified development needs.
- Execute planned development activities and monitor progress against set goals.
- Reflect on the development process to identify achievements and areas for future improvement.
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Development of Social Policy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify key pieces of UK legislation that have influenced social policy
- Describe the main stages in the development of a social policy
- Explain how legal decisions can lead to changes in welfare provision
- Evaluate the impact of a specific law on a social policy area
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Introduction to Education
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate between formal, non-formal, and informal definitions of education.
- Identify the main academic disciplines that contribute to education studies, such as psychology, sociology, and history.
- Outline a range of career roles within education, including teaching, support, and administration.
- Assess the skills and personal qualities essential for effective professional practice in education.
- Compare contrasting educational philosophies, such as progressivism and essentialism.
- Explain key principles of education, including inclusion, equity, and lifelong learning.
- Apply educational principles to a given practical scenario or case study.
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Revision and Exam Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the formative and summative purposes of examinations in social science and humanities disciplines.
- Design a personalised study environment that minimises distractions and supports focused revision.
- Create a detailed revision timetable incorporating active recall, spaced repetition, and interleaving techniques.
- Apply a range of revision methods such as mind mapping, summarising, and self-quizzing to consolidate subject knowledge.
- Develop a self-care plan to manage stress, maintain physical health, and sustain motivation during revision and exam periods.
- Demonstrate effective exam techniques, including time management, question analysis, and structured essay writing under timed conditions.
- Reflect critically on personal revision and exam performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
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Spelling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify personal spelling errors through diagnostic self-assessment of own writing.
- Locate correct spellings efficiently using a dictionary, spellchecker, or other reference tools.
- Apply common spelling rules (e.g., 'i before e', doubling consonants, adding suffixes) to improve accuracy.
- Differentiate between homophones and other easily confused words in written assignments.
- Select appropriate strategies (e.g., mnemonics, chunking, analogy) to spell challenging academic terms.
- Proofread a piece of text to detect and correct spelling errors using a systematic approach.
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Spreadsheets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify common spreadsheet uses in social science research
- Apply formatting techniques to a dataset
- Create and manage multiple worksheets for a project
- Construct formulas to perform calculations on data
- Generate charts to represent data visually
- Sort and filter data to extract meaningful information
- Prepare a spreadsheet for printing with appropriate settings
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Measures and Shape
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the use of different measurement units for data collection in social research contexts.
- Apply scale drawing principles to interpret spatial data from maps and diagrams.
- Calculate perimeters and areas of composite shapes relevant to real-world scenarios such as floor plans or land plots.
- Convert between metric and imperial units for length, weight, and capacity in practical project work.
- Analyze compound measures such as speed and density to interpret statistical data.
- Demonstrate the ability to read and plot points on a coordinate grid to represent 2D and 3D objects.
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Setting Learning Goals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify personal strengths and areas for development in relation to study skills.
- Establish SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals for academic progress.
- Describe the link between goal-setting and motivation in a learning context.
- Reflect on learning preferences and their impact on goal achievement.
- Apply techniques to monitor and review progress against set goals.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of own learning strategies in meeting targets.
- Plan actionable steps for future learning based on review outcomes.
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Oral Communication Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Deliver a structured and engaging oral presentation on a social science or humanities topic.
- Analyse spoken information to extract key points and underlying meanings.
- Demonstrate effective techniques for responding to questions and challenges during a Q&A session.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of oral communication in different contexts.
- Adapt communication style, tone, and register to suit formal and informal oral contexts.
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Further Study in Social Science and Humanities
Portfolio Building
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the function and benefits of a portfolio for personal and academic development in social science and humanities.
- Identify appropriate types of evidence to demonstrate skills and achievements relevant to further study.
- Evaluate personal evidence against given criteria to select the most relevant items for inclusion.
- Construct a well-organized portfolio that effectively presents evidence with clear commentary.
- Reflect on personal learning and development using a structured reflective model to enhance the portfolio narrative.
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Psychopathology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the purpose and limitations of diagnostic classification systems like DSM-5 and ICD-11.
- Describe the key features of the psychopathological spectrum, using examples such as schizophrenia or mood disorders.
- Evaluate the impact of media portrayals on societal attitudes towards mental illness.
- Analyse how stigma may create barriers to seeking help for mental health problems.
- Identify the main categories of mental disorders as per ICD-11.
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Research Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the objectives of a research project., Be able to identify and use secondary data for research., Be able to identify and use primary data for research., Be able to generate primary data., Be able to produce a research report., Be able to present research., Be able to review own research process.
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Further Study in Social Science and Humanities
Word Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to enter, edit and combine text and other information in word processed documents., Be able to structure information within word processed documents., Be able to use word processing software tools to format and present documents to meet requirements.
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Further Study in Social Science and Humanities
Working in a Group
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand characteristics of groups., Be able to plan work with a group., Be able to work in a group., Be able to review own group working experience.
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Further Study in Social Science and Humanities
Working with Data and Probability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to extract and interpret information from tables, charts diagrams and line graphs., Understand the difference between discrete and continuous data., Be able to collect, organise and represent discrete and continuous data in tables, charts, diagrams and line graphs., Be able to find the mean, median and mode and use them as appropriate to compare two sets of data., Be able to find the range and use it to describe the spread within sets of data., Understand probability., Be able to represent the outcomes of combined events using diagrams and tables.
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Further Study in Social Science and Humanities
Ethical Issues in Social Policy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define key ethical concepts such as autonomy, beneficence, and justice.
- Analyse current legislation relevant to a specific ethical dilemma in social policy.
- Evaluate competing arguments within an ethical debate, justifying a reasoned position.
- Apply ethical frameworks to a real-world social policy scenario.
- Identify the roles of stakeholders in shaping policy responses to ethical issues.
- Compare and contrast utilitarian and deontological approaches to social policy dilemmas.
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Study Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the nature of study management and evaluate its significance for achieving academic goals in social science and humanities.
- Analyse personal study strengths and weaknesses to inform the creation of an effective study environment.
- Apply time management tools and techniques, such as timetables and priority matrices, to structure a weekly study plan.
- Assess the suitability of different physical and digital study spaces for minimizing distractions and enhancing focus.
- Implement self-monitoring strategies to track study progress and adapt plans accordingly.
- Review personal study management practices using a reflective model to propose concrete improvements.
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Introduction to Sociology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify key sociological topics including culture, socialization, social institutions and inequality.
- Compare the core principles of functionalist, conflict and symbolic interactionist theories.
- Demonstrate the ability to design a small-scale sociological research project with appropriate methods and ethical considerations.
- Analyse how social structures and institutions influence individual behaviour and life chances.
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Equality and Diversity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate between equality and equity with reference to social contexts
- Analyse the impact of the Equality Act 2010 on public sector practice
- Evaluate the effectiveness of two UK organisations in addressing discrimination
- Discuss the benefits of diversity in academic research and learning environments
- Explain the consequences of inequality for individuals and communities
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Research Methods in Sociology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the role of theoretical approaches, such as functionalism and Marxism, in shaping research methodology.
- Differentiate between primary and secondary research methods, evaluating their strengths and limitations.
- Apply ethical principles, including informed consent and confidentiality, to a sociological research scenario.
- Assess the value of secondary data, like census records, in sociological analysis.
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History: Period Study
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify and describe the defining social, political, and cultural characteristics of the chosen historical period.
- Analyse the key factors and events that influenced developments during the period.
- Evaluate contrasting historical interpretations of a significant event or figure from the period.
- Assess the extent of change and continuity across the period, using specific examples.
- Construct a reasoned argument about a controversial aspect of the period's history, supported by evidence.
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Essay Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse an essay question to identify key instruction words and topic boundaries.
- Construct a detailed essay outline including a thesis statement, main points, and supporting evidence.
- Select and evaluate appropriate sources using library databases and credibility criteria.
- Apply paraphrasing, summarising, and quotation techniques to integrate sources while avoiding plagiarism.
- Format an essay with correct structure, citations, and a reference list according to Harvard style.
- Critique own drafts for clarity, coherence, grammar, and adherence to academic conventions.
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Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define key psychological terms accurately in context
- Apply psychological terminology to analyse behaviour
- Explain the role of ethics in psychological research
- Evaluate ethical issues in given research scenarios
- Describe psychological methods of investigation
- Compare the strengths and limitations of different research methods
- Design a simple psychological study addressing ethical considerations
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Further Study in Social Science and Humanities
Plagiarism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between intentional and unintentional plagiarism
- Analyse different types of plagiarism, including mosaic and self-plagiarism
- Evaluate how plagiarism is perceived across academic, professional, and digital contexts
- Define key terms such as collusion, fabrication, and common knowledge
- Apply effective paraphrasing and summarising techniques to avoid plagiarism
- Demonstrate correct use of a standard referencing system in written work
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Investigative Geography
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Design a geographical enquiry plan including hypothesis, methodology, and risk assessment.
- Collect primary and secondary geographical data using appropriate techniques.
- Record field observations accurately using proformas, digital tools, and sketch maps.
- Present geographical evidence using cartographic, graphical, and visual formats.
- Analyse evidence to identify patterns, trends and anomalies in geographical data.
- Draw substantiated conclusions that address the original enquiry question.
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Information Literacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different types of information sources and their typical uses
- Evaluate the credibility and relevance of information sources for a specific task
- Apply appropriate search techniques to locate relevant academic information
- Demonstrate ethical use of information through correct referencing and avoidance of plagiarism
- Organise gathered information in a logical structure suited to the purpose
- Communicate information clearly and appropriately for the intended audience and format
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Critical Thinking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define critical thinking and its role in academic study
- Identify key terminology used in argumentation, such as premise, conclusion, and evidence
- Recognise assumptions, biases, and stereotypes in written and spoken arguments
- Analyse how structure and stylistic choices influence the effectiveness of an argument
- Construct a clear, logical argument supported by relevant evidence
- Evaluate an argument or point of view by identifying flaws and counterarguments
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Introduction to Humanities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the major disciplines and interdisciplinary connections within the humanities.
- Compare historical and contemporary arguments regarding the value of humanities study.
- Describe key research methods and approaches employed in humanities scholarship.
- Reflect on how studying the humanities can influence personal development and career pathways.
- Analyse the role of humanities in shaping cultural understanding and addressing global challenges.
- Apply basic humanistic methods to investigate a selected topic or artefact.
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Note Taking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the benefits and purposes of note taking in academic study.
- Apply a range of note taking methods (e.g., linear, mind mapping, Cornell) to different source materials.
- Organise and store notes systematically for efficient retrieval.
- Use notes to structure an essay, presentation or revision summary.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of own note taking strategies and propose improvements.
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Introduction to Literature
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify key areas of study within literature, including themes, genres, and critical approaches.
- Distinguish between major literary forms such as poetry, prose, and drama.
- Describe sociological research methods applicable to literary analysis, including textual and discourse analysis.
- Discuss practical applications of literary study in careers such as education, publishing, and journalism.
- Examine literature within its historical and cultural contexts to interpret meaning and authorial intent.
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Introduction to Computer Studies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify key features and functions of common computer applications.
- Apply appropriate computing tools to solve structured problems.
- Analyse the positive and negative impacts of computing on society.
- Integrate computing applications to support research and study tasks.
- Research and present information on computing career pathways.
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Introduction to History
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate between primary and secondary historical sources
- Assess the reliability of different types of historical evidence
- Analyse the impact of authorial perspective on historical accounts
- Evaluate how bias can shape historical interpretations
- Apply techniques to identify bias in primary and secondary sources
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Social Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the contribution of key social psychological theories to understanding self-concept.
- Apply social identity theory to explain intergroup behaviour and conflict.
- Analyse research methods commonly used in social psychology, including their strengths and limitations.
- Compare alternative perspectives in social psychology, such as behaviourist and cognitive approaches.
- Discuss the ethical principles governing social psychological research with reference to historical studies.
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Calculations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Perform arithmetic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) with whole numbers and decimals up to three decimal places.
- Apply fraction operations in practical contexts, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Calculate percentages, including percentage increase, decrease, and finding percentages of quantities.
- Convert accurately between fractions, decimals, and percentages.
- Determine ratios and solve problems involving direct proportion.
- Evaluate expressions by substituting whole numbers into given formulae.
- Use a calculator efficiently for computations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
- Apply checking strategies such as estimation and reverse calculations to verify results.
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Calculations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers of any size, and numbers with up to three decimal places.
- Be able to use fractions.
- Be able to use percentages.
- Be able to convert between fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Be able to calculate ratio and direct proportion.
- Be able to evaluate expressions and make whole number substitutions in given formulae to produce results.
- Be able to use a calculator to calculate with fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Be able to use strategies to check calculations.
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Critical Thinking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature and importance of critical thinking.
- Understand key terms relating to critical thinking.
- Understand the nature of assumption, bias and stereotyping in argument and point of view.
- Understand how structure and style impact on argument.
- Be able to form an argument.
- Be able to question an argument or point of view.
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Development of Social Policy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the influence of the law on social policy
- Understand the development of social policy
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Equality and Diversity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term ‘equality’.
- Understand the term ‘diversity’.
- Know organisations that work on equality issues.
- Understand the importance of equality and diversity.
- Understand equality and diversity legislation.
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Essay Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand an essay task.
- Be able to plan an essay.
- Be able to research information for the purpose of essay writing.
- Be able to present information in essay form.
- Be able to review and revise own essays.
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Ethical Issues in Social Policy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about ethics
- Understand current legislation and policies relating to an ethical dilemma
- Be able to appreciate competing views in an ethical debate
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History: Period Study
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the key characteristics of a particular period.
- Understand factors affecting events, in a particular period.
- Understand how the interpretation of history is open to debate and controversy.
- Understand concepts of change and continuity over time.
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Information Literacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about information sources.
- Be able to prepare for gathering information for a specific purpose.
- Be able to gather required information.
- Be able to communicate information according to purpose and audience.
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Introduction to Computer Studies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the capability of a range of computer applications.
- Be able to solve problems using computing tools and techniques.
- Know about the place of computing in society.
- Be able to integrate use of computers into own studies and interests.
- Know about careers available in computer studies.
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Introduction to Education
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand definitions of education.
- Understand what is studied in education.
- Know careers available in education.
- Know skills and qualities needed for careers in education.
- Understand different approaches to education.
- Understand principles of education.
- Know how principles of education can be applied.
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Introduction to History
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand primary and secondary sources
- Know the impact of bias in the study of history
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Introduction to Humanities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what fields the study of humanities may include.
- Understand historical and current debate in relation to the study of humanities.
- Understand methods and approaches used in the study of humanities.
- Understand how humanities study may impact on own life and work.
- Understand how humanities study may impact on cultural and global issues.
- Be able to use methods and approaches to study an area of humanities.
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Introduction to Literature
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is studied in literature.
- Understand different literary forms.
- Understand research methods used in sociology.
- Know applications for the study of literature.
- Understand literature in a historical or cultural context.
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Introduction to Sociology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about sociological topics
- Know about key theories in the study of sociology
- Be able to carry out sociological research
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Investigative Geography
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to plan a geographical enquiry.
- Understand how to gather
- record and present appropriate evidence.
- Be able to interpret evidence.
- Be able to draw conclusions.
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Measures and Shape
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to calculate
- measure and record time.
- Be able to measure and compare temperature, including reading scales and conversion tables.
- Be able to estimate
- measure and calculate with length, distance, weight and capacity.
- Be able to use scale and find dimensions from scale drawings.
- Be able to use compound measures and rate of exchange.
- Be able to recognise and use common 2D representations of 3D objects.
- Be able to find the perimeters of regular and composite 2D shapes, using a given formula.
- Be able to find areas of regular and composite shapes, using given formulae.
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Note Taking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand reasons for making notes.
- Be able to use note taking methods.
- Be able to store and retrieve own notes.
- Be able to use notes for specific purpose.
- Be able to review own note taking.
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Oral Communication Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to speak to an audience.
- Be able to respond to questions.
- Be able to engage in discussion.
- Understand information presented orally.
- Be able to communicate orally in different contexts.
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Plagiarism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand definitions of plagiarism.
- Understand how plagiarism may be used in different contexts.
- Understand what constitutes plagiarism.
- Understand terms used in relation to plagiarism and its avoidance.
- Know how plagiarism can be avoided in own work.
- Be able to avoid plagiarism in own work.
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Portfolio Building
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what a portfolio is.
- Know what a portfolio can be used for.
- Know how to build a portfolio suitable for own requirements and context.
- Be able to build a portfolio suitable for own needs and context.
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Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know psychological terminology
- Know about the role of ethics within psychological research
- Know about psychological methods of investigation
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Psychopathology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about classification of mental illness
- Understand a psychopathological spectrum
- Know about attitudes toward specific psychopathological disorders
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Punctuation and Grammar
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use punctuation to aid understanding.
- Be able to use grammar correctly.
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Reading and Understanding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret source material.
- Be able to extract information from source material for specific purposes.
62
Research Methods in Sociology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about using theoretical approaches in sociology
- Know about research methods
- Understand ethical research
- Be able to appreciate the use of secondary data in sociological research
63
Research Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the objectives of a research project.
- Be able to identify and use secondary data for research.
- Be able to identify and use primary data for research.
- Be able to generate primary data.
- Be able to produce a research report.
- Be able to present research.
- Be able to review own research process.
64
Revision and Exam Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purposes of academic examinations.
- Be able to establish a study environment.
- Be able to plan own revision.
- Be able to use revision techniques.
- Know how to maintain personal health and well-being when undertaking academic revision and examination.
- Be able to use exam techniques.
- Be able to review own revision and exam skills.
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Setting Learning Goals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of own learning.
- Be able to make learning choices.
- Be able to set learning goals.
- Be able to review own progress and achievement.
- Be able to plan future learning and development.
66
Social Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about alternative approaches to social psychology
- Understand social psychological theory in relation to self
- Understand social psychological theory in relation to groups
- Know about research methods used in social psychology
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Spelling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own spelling strengths and weaknesses.
- Be able to locate spellings.
- Be able to use spelling rules.
- Be able to use strategies to spell accurately.
68
Spreadsheets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different uses for spreadsheets.
- Be able to use formatting techniques to enter data into a spreadsheet.
- Be able to use multiple worksheets within a spreadsheet.
- Be able to use formulae in a spreadsheet to calculate data.
- Be able to present data in graphical form.
- Be able to sort and manage data in a spreadsheet.
- Be able to print a spreadsheet.
69
Study Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature and importance of study management.
- Be able to establish a study environment.
- Be able to manage own study.
- Be able to review own study management.
70
Word Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to enter, edit and combine text and other information in word processed documents.
- Be able to structure information within word processed documents.
- Be able to use word processing software tools to format and present documents to meet requirements.
71
Working in a Group
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand characteristics of groups.
- Be able to plan work with a group.
- Be able to work in a group.
- Be able to review own group working experience.
72
Working with Data and Probability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to extract and interpret information from tables, charts diagrams and line graphs.
- Understand the difference between discrete and continuous data.
- Be able to collect
- organise and represent discrete and continuous data in tables, charts, diagrams and line graphs.
- Be able to find the mean, median and mode and use them as appropriate to compare two sets of data.
- Be able to find the range and use it to describe the spread within sets of data.
- Understand probability.
- Be able to represent the outcomes of combined events using diagrams and tables.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/7058/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Ascentis
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2015