LRN
Level 3
QN: 603/7692/2
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LRN Level 3 Advanced Certificate in International General Education
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by LRN. Classified as a Other General Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 4320 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
LRN
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
4320 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Biology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand water and inorganic mineral ions.
- Understand monomers and polymers.
- Understand the function of carbohydrates.
- Understand the role of proteins.
- Understand the role of lipids.
2
Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of basic business endeavours and their objectives.
- Understand the structure of business
- Understand businesses by size.
- Understand the impact of external factors on businesses.
- Understand the significance of leadership and management.
- Understand the role of motivation.
3
Chemistry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure of an atom in terms of sub atomic mass and particles.
- Understand the role and function of isotopes.
- Understand the function of a mass spectrometer.
- Understand a variety of mole calculations using chemical equations.
- Be able to demonstrate a practical application in titration experiments.
4
Computer Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand data representation in the context of binary and character sets.
- Understand ways in which multimedia is represented through graphics and sound.
- Understand the principles of data compression.
- Be able to demonstrate a practical application of information and data representations.
- Understand the concepts of user-defined data types
- Understand the principles of file organisation and access
- Understand floating-point numbers, representation, and manipulation
5
Economics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamental economic objectives and their implications.
- Understand the significance of resource allocation.
- Understand the nature of market failure.
- Understand the major concepts of microeconomics.
- Understand the characteristics of utility theory.
- Understand revenue, costs and profits in economics.
- Understand the nature of major market structures.
6
English Language
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Read and demonstrate understanding of a wide variety of texts for a range of audiences and purposes including conventions, linguistic elements as well as literary features (adverts, editorials, podcasts, diaries, [auto] biographies etc)Read widely and understand the significance of audience in texts and how context, genre and purpose shape the meaning of textsWrite appropriately, creatively and effectively for a wide range of audiences and purposes demonstrating accurate use of conventions, linguistic elements and literary features
- Recognise the significance of audience in texts (whether composing or reading) and how context, genre and purpose enhance the meaning of texts
- Understand the essential features and chronology of English language development (Early Modern English to Contemporary English) including theories, tables, graphs, concepts and terminology relating to language change and the production of meaning and style
- Demonstrate knowledge of development stages in respect of child language acquisition together with relevant theories, theorists and conventions in the field
- Demonstrate understanding with regard to theories, theorists and studies in relation to the development of English as a global language including varieties of English and specific ethical considerations
- Understand linguistic issues, concepts, methods, approaches and studies in relation to learning and innateness, the relationship between language and thought as well as language and social identity
7
Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of law in a modern legal system.
- Understand the sources of English law.
- Understand the system of courts in England and Wales.
- Understand the role of individuals within the English legal system.
- Understand the process by which criminal matters are resolved in England and Wales
- Understand the process by which civil matters are resolved in England and Wales
- Understand the appeals process in England and Wales
8
Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand algebraic expressions.
- Understand quadratic equations.
- Understand functions.
- Understand coordinate geometry.
- Understand angles and trigonometry.
- Understand differentiation.
- Understand integration.
9
Physics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand SI units and multiplers
- Understand errors
- Understand scalars, vectors, components and resultants
- Understand Newton’s Laws
- Be able to demonstrate a practical application regarding the origin of force and Newton’s Laws
- Understand density
10
Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by “psychology” as the scientific study of behaviour and the mind.
- Understand the basic psychological approaches
- Understand the biological bases of behaviour
- Understand issues and debates in psychology
- Understand the key methods used in psychological research
- Understand primary aspects of the experimental method
- Understand sampling and data analysis
- Understand the ethical considerations that apply in psychological research
11
Sociology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by ‘cultures’ in a society.
- Understand the nature of socialisation.
- Understand the nature of social identity
- Understand the practicalities of investigating sociological concepts.
- Understand various perspectives on the role and development of the family.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7692/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- LRN
- Qualification Type
- Other General Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2021