Cambridge OCR
Level 2
QN: 601/0576/8
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 780 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Cambridge OCR
Syllabus Units
15 Units
Guided Hours
780 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Careers in Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range of employment opportunities within the science sector., Know some of the job roles within a science organisation and how to apply for a position within the science sector.
2
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Chemical design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the main components of washing powders and explain their functions.
- Describe the production processes for the components of car fuel and explain the importance of each component.
- Compare the properties and uses of different polymers.
- Evaluate the factors that influence chemical design decisions.
- Justify the selection of materials for a given product based on performance and sustainability.
3
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Chemistry of production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the factors influencing the choice of a chemical process and its location.
- Explain how temperature, pressure, and concentration affect the rate and yield of a chemical reaction.
- Evaluate the use of catalysts in improving reaction rates and yields.
- Describe methods for treating waste products to minimize environmental impact.
- Explain the importance of safety protocols in the chemical industry.
- Analyse the role of legislation and regulation in maintaining safety standards.
4
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Communicating science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe different types of scientific communication and their purposes.
- Explain how communication methods are adapted for different audiences.
- Compare how different viewpoints are presented in scientific communication.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of communication methods for specific audiences.
5
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Environmental analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe different methods of household waste disposal and their scientific basis.
- Explain the environmental implications of various waste disposal methods.
- Identify key parameters used to assess water quality.
- Outline methods for analysing water quality, including their purpose and limitations.
- Apply simple techniques to measure water quality indicators.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of waste disposal and water quality analysis in protecting the environment.
6
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Food production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different practices used in commercial farming., Understand the key factors that affect crop production., Know how food gets from the field to the supermarket., Understand the role of innovative science in addressing food production.
7
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Human Behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the evolutionary approach to explaining patterns of human behaviour.
- Explain the biological approach to explaining patterns of human behaviour.
- Evaluate the nature versus nurture debate in the context of human behaviour.
- Apply biological and evolutionary theories to analyse patterns of behaviour in interpersonal relationships.
8
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Physics in sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the three classes of levers and identify examples in sporting actions.
- Explain how forces affect the movement of objects in sporting contexts.
- Analyse how friction can be varied to enhance or reduce performance.
- Apply physics principles to predict and improve sporting techniques.
9
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Practical techniques in science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how organisations and individuals use science to identify hazards and minimise risk., Know how to use practical techniques in scientific work, in the laboratory and the field, to maintain the quality of the sample and avoid contamination of the laboratory and/or the environment.
10
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Processing and presenting data in science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Collect repeatable experimental data using appropriate techniques
- Present data using suitable tables and graphs
- Process data using relevant equations and calculations
- Select appropriate scales and units for data presentation
- Interpret graphical data to draw valid conclusions
11
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Radiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how X-rays are used by Diagnostic Radiographers., Know how a Radiographer uses ultrasound to observe structures inside bodies., Know that radioactive materials can be used for diagnosis and treatment by a Therapeutic Radiographer.
12
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Research and development in science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how scientific concepts become useful applications., Be able to plan and use a design process to design or improve an application of science.
13
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Science of health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how lifestyle can affect health and well-being., Know how our bodies resist infection and how modern science can help., Know how sexual health impacts on the health and well-being of the individual and society., Understand the impact of genetic disorders on health and well-being.
14
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Science of telecommunications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how current telecommunication systems can be used to communicate information., Know the properties of waves., Know how electromagnetic waves can be used in communication, Know some of the problems in transmitting messages
15
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Science
Science of the Earth
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure of the Earth and the development of ideas and theories about the processes that change the Earth’s surface., Know how the Earth’s atmosphere has evolved and how it supports life., Understand the importance of the hydrosphere for supporting human life., Understand how we extract and use resources in the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, and the long-term effects on the Earth.
16
Careers in Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range of employment opportunities within the science sector.
- Know some of the job roles within a science organisation and how to apply for a position within the science sector.
17
Chemical design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main components of washing powders and how they work.
- Know how the components of car fuel are produced and why each component is important.
- Know the properties and uses of different polymers.
- Understand the factors which influence chemical design.
18
Chemistry of production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to describe why a chemical process and its location are chosen.
- Be able to describe the factors that govern the rate and yield of a chemical process.
- Know how waste treatment methods can be used to minimise the environmental impact of a chemical process.
- Know how the chemical industry maintains a good safety record in the manufacture and transport of chemicals.
19
Communicating science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how science can be communicated using different types of communications specific to different audiences.
- Understand how different viewpoints are presented in science.
20
Environmental analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how science is used in the effective disposal of household waste.
- Know some of the methods used for analysing water quality.
21
Food production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different practices used in commercial farming.
- Understand the key factors that affect crop production.
- Know how food gets from the field to the supermarket.
- Understand the role of innovative science in addressing food production.
22
Human Behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the origins of human behaviour and the evolutionary approach to explaining patterns of behaviour.
- Understand the biological approach to explaining patterns of human behaviour.
- Understand the ‘nature versus nurture’ debate into human behaviour.
- Be able to analyse patterns of human behaviour in interpersonal relationships using the biological and evolutionary theories.
23
Physics in sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the application of levers in sport.
- Know that forces affect the movement of objects in sport.
- Know how to vary the effect of friction on moving objects.
- Know how physics can be used to predict and improve techniques in sport.
24
Practical techniques in science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how organisations and individuals use science to identify hazards and minimise risk.
- Know how to use practical techniques in scientific work, in the laboratory and the field, to maintain the quality of the sample and avoid contamination of the laboratory and/or the environment.
25
Processing and presenting data in science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to collect, present and process, repeatable experimental data.
- Know how to use scale, units, equations and graphs.
26
Radiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how X-rays are used by Diagnostic Radiographers.
- Know how a Radiographer uses ultrasound to observe structures inside bodies.
- Know that radioactive materials can be used for diagnosis and treatment by a Therapeutic Radiographer.
27
Research and development in science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how scientific concepts become useful applications.
- Be able to plan and use a design process to design or improve an application of science.
28
Science of health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how lifestyle can affect health and well-being.
- Know how our bodies resist infection and how modern science can help.
- Know how sexual health impacts on the health and well-being of the individual and society.
- Understand the impact of genetic disorders on health and well-being.
29
Science of telecommunications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how current telecommunication systems can be used to communicate information.
- Know the properties of waves.
- Know how electromagnetic waves can be used in communication
- Know some of the problems in transmitting messages
30
Science of the Earth
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure of the Earth and the development of ideas and theories about the processes that change the Earth’s surface.
- Know how the Earth’s atmosphere has evolved and how it supports life.
- Understand the importance of the hydrosphere for supporting human life.
- Understand how we extract and use resources in the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, and the long-term effects on the Earth.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/0576/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2013