Open Awards
Entry Level
QN: 610/1329/8
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Open Awards Entry Level Certificate in Science (Entry 3) (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1130 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
32 Units
Guided Hours
1130 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Animals including Humans
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different ways of grouping and sorting living things 1.1 Identify ways in which living things can be grouped 1.2 Explain how classification keys can be used to group and sort living things
- Know how to use classification keys to identify living things in the local and wider environment 2.1 Explain how classification keys can be used to identify and name living things in the local and wider environment
- Know about the types of environments suitable for different animals and plants 3.1 Identify a range of animals and plants found in different environments 3.2 Outline key characteristics of a range of different types of environments 3.3 Explain why the characteristics of different environments make them suitable habitats for plants and animals 3.4 Identify potential threats to the natural environment from: Human activity Pollution Environmental change 3.5 Identify changes to environments that may pose dangers to living things
- Know about the nutrition needs of animals, including humans, for survival and growth 4.1 Outline the nutritional requirements of different kinds of animals, including humans 4.2 State how animals including humans obtain the nutrients required for survival and growth from their environment 4.3 State the impacts of poor nutrition and lack of available food in the local environment on animals including humans
- Know about the anatomical structure of a range of animals including humans 5.1 State the role of the skeleton in animals including humans 5.2 State the role of muscles and muscle groups in animals including humans
2
Atoms and Elements
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about atoms and elements 1.1 State what atoms are 1.2 State how atoms form molecules 1.3 Identify elements are formed from molecules 1.4 Identify elements on a periodic table
- Know the structure and function of the periodic table 2.1 State what the periodic table is used for 2.2 State how elements are arranged on the periodic table
- Know about the chemical properties of atoms and elements 3.1 Identify elements in the same group of the period table 3.2 Outline the chemical properties of elements in the same group of the periodic table
- Know how elements react to form compounds 4.1 State how atoms in elements react to form compounds 4.2 State how to recognise the elements in a compound from the name of the compound
- Know that chemical reactions can be represented by word equations 5.1 Write word equations for: reactions of metals and non-metals reactions of non-metals to produce oxides other chemical reactions
3
Chemicals and Chemical Reactions
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about acids 1.1 State how acids react with metals 1.2 State the end products from reactions involving: Hydrochloric acid Sulphuric acid 1.3 Investigate hydrogen release from acid reactions with a range of metals 1.4 Complete word equations for chemical reactions involving named reactants
- Know about alkalis 2.1 State how alkalis react with other substances 2.2 Give examples of end products obtained when using alkalis to neutralising acids 2.3 Investigate how acids react with a range of different carbonates 2.4 Complete word equations for alkali reactions using named reactants
- Know about the process of salt crystallisation 3.1 Describe how salt solutions can be used to produce crystals
- Be able to demonstrate acid and alkali reactions under controlled conditions 4.1 Demonstrate acid reactions with metals in safe and controlled conditions 4.2 Demonstrate alkali reactions in safe and controlled conditions 4.3 Record results from reactions of acids and alkalis with other substances
- Be able to test the acid and alkali levels (pH) of substances and compounds 5.1 Describe the litmus paper test 5.2 State how the litmus paper test is used 5.3 Explain what pH level refers to 5.4 Test pH levels of given chemicals
4
Electrical Circuits
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about electrical circuits 1.1 Describe the structure and function of an electrical circuit 1.2 State the requirements for a working electrical circuit to power small devices
- Know how electricity can be generated from everyday objects, including batteries 2.1 Say how a circuit should be constructed to power a device with batteries 2.2 Explain how small devices can be powered using fruit and vegetables in place of batteries 2.3 State the materials required for powering small devices with fruit and vegetables
- Be able to wire a functioning electrical circuit to power small devices 3.1 Wire a circuit to power small electrical devices 3.2 Investigate the energy transfer delay of different circuit layouts
- Be able to make a functioning clock powered by fruit and vegetables 4.1 Design a circuit for a functioning clock powered by fruit and vegetables 4.2 Make a functioning clock powered by fruit and vegetables 4.3 Investigate the most effective fruit and vegetables for powering small devices
5
Electrical Engineering
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how electrical engineering links to science and mathematics 1.1 Identify the links between electrical engineering and science and technology 1.2 State how mathematics is used in electrical engineering
- Know what electrical engineering is 2.1 State how electrical engineering is used in common household appliances 2.2 State what is involved in electrical engineering 2.3 Identify a range of items and appliances that require electrical engineering
- Know about working in electrical engineering 3.1 Identify industries which require electrical engineering skills 3.2 Identify a range of job roles requiring electrical engineering skills 3.3 Identify the skills required to work in a range of electrical engineering roles
- Know the benefits and drawbacks of electrical engineering in today’s world 4.1 Identify a range of benefits of electrical engineering including: Economic benefits Environmental benefits 4.2 Identify a range of drawbacks of electrical engineering
- Know about tools and equipment used in electrical engineering 5.1 Identify a range of tools and equipment used in electrical engineering 5.2 State the purpose of given tools and equipment for electrical engineering 5.3 State ways to store and maintain tools and equipment used in electrical engineering 5.4 Identify risks from tools and equipment used in electrical engineering
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Electrical Engineering Projects
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the process involved in electrical engineering 1.1 Outline a range of simple processes used in electrical engineering
- Understand how electrical engineering processes can be applied to make useful items 2.1 Explain how electrical engineering supports the design and development of a range of items and appliances 2.2 Explain how processes and procedures may be adapted to suit: Different materials Different products Different purposes in electrical engineering environments
- Be able to participate in the design and development of serviceable products using electrical engineering 3.1 Work with others to design serviceable items 3.2 Reach agreement with others about items to make 3.3 Collaborate with others to develop a chosen product design 3.4 Participate in decisions about materials and processes to make a chosen item 3.5 Collaborate with others in the manufacture of a prototype for a chosen item
- Be able to participate in electrical engineering projects to make a serviceable item 4.1 Collaborate with others in the manufacture of a serviceable everyday item 4.2 Follow instructions and directions when working with others 4.3 Work safely with others 4.4 Present a serviceable everyday item produced using electrical engineering processes
- Be able to work safely during electrical engineering projects 5.1 Demonstrate safe use of tools and equipment during electrical engineering projects 5.2 Demonstrate safe and effective use of materials and resources during electrical engineering projects 5.3 Follow procedures and instructions while working on electrical engineering projects 5.4 Work with others to produce a serviceable item/appliance in electrical engineering projects
7
Feeding and Recycling Relationships in the Environment
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about feeding relationships in the natural environment 1.1 Identify feeding relationships in an ecosystem 1.2 Show feeding relationships in local ecosystems as a food chain 1.3 Identify predator/prey relationships in food chains 1.4 Identify producers in food chains
- Know how materials in the natural world are recycled and reused 2.1 Give examples of natural recycling of materials in the environment 2.2 Outline the link between plant and animal decay and photosynthesis 2.3 State how plant and animal decay benefits the natural environment 2.4 Outline risks from natural decay in the environment
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How the World is Powered
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how individuals and communities can harness and use energy from natural sources 1.1 Identify the ways that energy from: The Sun Wind Water may be harnessed for domestic use by individuals and communities 1.2 Identify ways that energy from solar, wind and water power can be converted for use as power in homes and businesses
- Know how energy producers harness energy and produce power 2.1 State how energy can be harnessed from: Renewable Non-renewable Natural sources for converting into power 2.2 Identify how harnessed energy is converted into power 2.3 Identify ways that energy producers generate electricity from a range of natural renewable and non-renewable sources
- Know about the role of energy producers and the National Grid 3.1 Identify the role of energy producers in supplying energy to homes and businesses 3.2 Identify the role of the National Grid in the supply of power to homes and businesses 3.3 Identify ways that power from the National Grid is delivered to homes and businesses
- Know how generated electricity can be stored 4.1 Identify ways that energy and electricity are stored 4.2 State how batteries store power 4.3 Identify ways power is released from batteries
- Know about the processes and materials involved in generating and distributing electricity 5.1 Identify processes required to convert harnessed energy into electricity 5.2 Identify the materials and equipment required to convert harnessed energy into electricity 5.3 Identify the risks and issues involved in generating and transmitting electricity
- Know about household appliances that use electricity 6.1 Identify a range of common appliances that run on mains electricity 6.2 Identify a range of common appliances that can be powered by battery 6.3 Identify alternative power sources for common appliances that require electricity
- Know about the risks and benefits of generating and using electricity 7.1 Identify the health and safety risks from: Generating electricity Using electricity Overloading power sockets 7.2 Identify the main benefits of using electricity to power homes and businesses 7.3 Identify the main drawbacks of using electricity to power homes and businesses 7.4 Identify the environmental impacts of using Renewable Non-renewable sources of energy production
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Human Health and Disease
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how the human body fights disease and infection 1.1 State the ca
- use of infectious diseases 1.2 State how infectious diseases affect the human body 1.3 State the impact of viruses on the human body 1.4 State the role of white blood cells in fighting infection and disease in the human body 1.5 State how vaccinations work in the human body 1.6 State the function of vaccination in fighting disease and infection in humans
- Know about medical drugs used in human health 2.1 State the purpose of medical drugs in human health 2.2 Outline the benefits and drawbacks of using medical drugs for human health 2.3 State the role and function of antibiotics used for human health
- Know about automatic control systems in the human body 3.1 Identify automated control systems in the human body 3.2 Identify a range of simple reflex actions in the human body
- Know the role of hormones in the human body 4.1 State the role of hormones in the human body 4.2 Identify hormones involved in the human female reproductive cycle 4.3 State the role of hormones in controlling human fertility 4.4 State the benefits and drawbacks of using hormones to control human fertility
10
Light
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about light and the light spectrum 1.1 Identify a range of natural and man-made light sources 1.2 State what darkness is 1.3 Identify the benefits and drawbacks of the Sun and its light 1.4 Identify the colours in the light spectrum 1.5 State what “white light” is 1.6 Name the seven colours that make up white light
- Know how light travels 2.1 State how light travels away from its source 2.2 Identify ways the path of travelling light can be altered
- Know how shadows are created 3.1 State how shadows are made
- Be able to operate a light source 4.1 Create light from a powered light source 4.2 Extinguish light safely
11
Light and Shadow
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to make shadows 1.1 State how shadows are made 1.2 Identify how the shape and size of shadows can be altered
- Understand how light rays may be manipulated 2.1 Identify materials that
- Reflect Absorb light 2.2 Identify materials that: Block Allow the passage of light 2.3 Explain why even and uneven surfaces reflect light in different ways 2.4 Explain how light makes objects visible
- Understand the effects of light on objects 3.1 Recognise how objects are seen as light is reflected from their surfaces 3.2 Explain the terms: Luminous Non-luminous in terms of the effects of light
- Be able to manipulate light and shadow 4.1 Create at least two shadows from a light source 4.2 Operate shadow puppets 4.3 Experiment with light sources and objects to produce shadows of different shapes and sizes 4.4 Carry out experiments to find reflective materials and surfaces 4.5 Investigate how mirrors interact with light 4.6 Use mirrors to change the path of light
12
Magnets
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what magnets are 1.1 State what magnets are 1.2 State types of natural magnets 1.3 Recognise that magnets can be made
- Know about the properties of magnets 2.1 State how magnets attract and repel metallic objects 2.2 Identify why magnets attract and repel other magnets 2.3 Identify metals that are: Attracted Repelled by magnets 2.4 Identify the importance of the poles of magnets
- Know about the force of magnets 3.1 State the name given to the force from magnets 3.2 State the properties of magnetic force
- Know how magnets and magnetic force may be used 4.1 Identify a range of uses for magnets and magnetic force 4.2 Identify what electro-magnetism is 4.3 State how electro-magnetism can be used
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Mechanical Engineering
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how mechanical engineering links to science and mathematics 1.1 State the main purpose of mechanical engineering 1.2 State the links between mechanical engineering and science 1.3 State how mathematics is used in mechanical engineering
- Know what mechanical engineering is 2.1 State what is involved in mechanical engineering 2.2 Identify a range of items and appliances that require mechanical engineering
- Know the role of mechanical engineering in the world around us 3.1 Identify industries which require mechanical engineering skills 3.2 Identify a range of job roles requiring mechanical engineering skills
- Know the benefits and drawbacks of mechanical engineering in today’s world 4.1 Identify a range of benefits of mechanical engineering including: Economic benefits Environmental benefits 4.2 Identify a range of drawbacks of mechanical engineering
- Know about tools and equipment used in mechanical engineering 5.1 Identify a range of tools and equipment used in mechanical engineering 5.2 State the purpose of given tools and equipment for mechanical engineering 5.3 State ways to store and maintain tools and equipment used in mechanical engineering 5.4 Identify risks from tools and equipment used in mechanical engineering
14
Mechanical Engineering Projects
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the process involved in mechanical engineering 1.1 Outline a range of simple processes used in mechanical engineering
- Understand how mechanical engineering processes can be applied to make useful items 2.1 Explain how mechanical engineering supports the design and development of a range of items and appliances 2.2 Explain how processes and procedures may be adapted to suit: Different materials Different products Different purposes in mechanical engineering environments
- Be able to participate in the design and development of serviceable products 3.1 Work with others to design serviceable items 3.2 Reach agreement with others about items to make 3.3 Collaborate with others to develop a chosen product design 3.4 Participate in decisions about materials and processes to make a chosen item 3.5 Collaborate with others in the manufacture of a prototype for a chosen item 3.6 Discuss how the design of the prototype may be improved in the final item
- Be able to participate in engineering projects to make a serviceable product 4.1 Collaborate with others in the manufacture of a serviceable everyday item 4.2 Follow instructions and directions when working with others 4.3 Work safely with others 4.4 Present a serviceable everyday item produced using mechanical engineering processes
- Be able to work safely during mechanical engineering projects 5.1 Demonstrate safe use of tools and equipment during electrical engineering projects 5.2 Demonstrate safe and effective use of materials and resources during electrical engineering projects 5.3 Follow procedures and instructions while working on electrical engineering projects 5.4 Work with others to produce a serviceable item/appliance in electrical engineering projects
15
Minerals and Ores
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about processes for making ingredients from minerals and ores 1.1 Identify common household items and products that: Are made from minerals/ores Include ingredients from minerals/ores 1.2 State the processes for making ingredients from minerals and ores
- Know the processes for obtaining minerals and ores 2.1 State the processes involved in obtaining raw minerals and ores 2.2 Identify the processes required to convert raw minerals and ores into useful materials 2.3 Identify a range of useful ingredients and materials for household items and products
- Know how to make useful items with mineral and ore ingredients 3.1 State how items and products can be made from a range of mineral and ore ingredients
- Be able to participate in making simple items and products using a range of minerals and ores 4.1 Work with others to choose items and products to make with a range of minerals and ores 4.2 Work with others to gather and prepare ingredients and materials required to make chosen items and products 4.3 Participate in appropriate processes to prepare materials and ingredients 4.4 Work safely with others to make serviceable products and items from minerals and ores 4.5 Showcase items and products made from minerals and ores
- Be able to review own participation in projects to make things with natural materials 5.1 Identify own contributions to: Choice of products and items to be made Gathering and preparing materials to be made Participation in processes to make items and products Final product showcase 5.2 Identify ways: Own contributions Show case End product could be improved
16
Reproduction and Genetics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about reproduction in the natural world 1.1 State how animals, including humans, re
- produce 1.2 State how asexual reproduction happens
- Know about the role of genetic material in reproduction 2.1 State the role of the nucleus and cytoplasm in cells 2.2 Outline the role of cytoplasm in plant and animal cells 2.3 Outline the role of chromosomes in determining the characteristics of plants and animals
- Know about natural and selective breeding 3.1 Give examples of natural and selective breeding in the animal kingdom 3.2 Give examples of the benefits and drawbacks of selective breeding
- Know about genetic engineering 4.1 Define the term “genetic engineering” 4.2 Outline the basic process for genetic engineering 4.3 State the potential benefits and drawbacks of genetic engineering 4.4 State how genetic engineering may be used in selective breeding programmes for animals
17
Sound
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how sound is made 1.1 Identify how sound is made 1.2 State the meaning of the word “pitch” in relation to sound 1.3 State how the volume of sound can moderated
- Know about sources of sound 2.1 Recognise objects as sound sources 2.2 Identify how at least three different musical instruments produce sounds
- Know how sound can be heard and measured 3.1 Identify the simple structure of the human ear 3.2 State how sound waves reach the human ear 3.3 Recognise how sound is conducted through the human ear 3.3 State what the decibel scale is used for 3.4 State the effect of loud noises on the human ear
- Know that sound can be absorbed and reflected 4.1 State how sound travels 4.2 Identify barriers to sound 4.3 Identify a range of materials that may impact on the way sound travels through materials 4.4 Identify how sound is absorbed by some materials 4.5 Explore how sound is reflected by some materials
- Know how vibrations from sound sources travel through different materials 5.1 Explore how sound vibrations travel through different materials 5.2 Recognise materials that are effective in preventing vibrations from sound sources reaching the air
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The Mechanics of Making Things
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the role of science in the design, development and manufacture of common everyday items 1.1 State the role of science in: Selection of materials Product design Product development and testing 1.2 State the role of science in manufacturing products
- Know about the links between mechanical engineering and the manufacture of everyday items 2.1 Identify manufacturing processes and procedures that rely on mechanical engineering 2.2 Identify a range of common household items that are produced using mechanical engineering
- Understand how to use science and engineering skills to make serviceable products 3.1 Explain how mechanical engineering processes are used to make simple everyday items 3.2 Investigate the mechanical engineering processes involved in making given items 3.3 Outline the science and engineering skills required to make given items
- Be able to take part in mechanical engineering tasks 4.1 Participate safely in mechanical engineering tasks 4.2 Work effectively with others on mechanical engineering tasks
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1329/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2022