LASER
Level 3
QN: 610/1546/5
Curriculum Active
LASER Level 3 Award in Academic Study Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by LASER. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 153 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
LASER
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
153 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Academic Essay Writing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand essay formats and the conventions used in academic essay writing.2.
- Be able to plan and structure an academic essay.3.
- Know how to reference written work according to scholarly practice and convention.4.
- Be able to produce an academic essay that conforms to scholarly practice and conventions.
2
Collecting, Presenting And Using Statistics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce information for a range of applications.2.
- Be able to construct histograms and frequency polygons and extract values of statistical importance.3.
- Be able to use statistical methods to interpret data and extract information.
3
Digital Skills For Study
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use digital devices and software for academic study.2.
- Be able to manage an email account.3.
- Know how to use online video communication platforms.4.
- Know how to use different web browsers and search engines for academic study.
- Understand how to use social media platforms safely.6.
- Know about online cyber security and safety principles
4
Independent Academic Study
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify a subject suitable for academic study.2.
- Be able to design an academic study.3.
- Be able to carry out primary and/or secondary research.4.
- Be able to interpret information gained from an academic study.5.
- Be able to evaluate the findings from an academic study.6.
- Be able to present research.7.
- Be able to evaluate the research study process.
5
Introduction To Science And The Scientific Method
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature and purpose of science.2.
- Understand how science has contributed to society.3.
- Understand the scientific method.
6
Preparing For And Taking Written Exams
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the different types of written exams.2.
- Be able to prepare for a written exam.3.
- Be able to manage different types of written exam.
7
Presentation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a presentation.2.
- Be able to deliver a presentation to an audience.3.
- Be able to reflect on the delivery of a presentation.
8
Research Skills For Study
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to access information when researching for study purposes.2.
- Be able to select information for study purposes.3.
- Be able to extract required information from written sources.4.
- Be able to make research and study notes.
9
Understanding Maths
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of numbers in everyday situations.2.
- Be able to carry out basic numerical operations.3.
- Understand the uses of algebra.4.
- Be able to follow algebraic rules to solve equations.5.
- Be able to calculate the size of shapes using geometry.6.
- Be able to present and interpret mathematical data.
10
Understanding Statistics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand fundamental methods used in statistics.2.
- Understand the difference between statistics and probability.3.
- Understand the applications of statistics and probability.4.
- Be able to apply statistical significance.
11
Writing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply the basic rules of grammar.2.
- Be able to adapt writing to meet a specific purpose.3.
- Be able to improve accuracy in written work.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1546/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- LASER
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2022