Open Awards
Level 1
QN: 603/1406/0
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Level 1 Award in Science (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 424 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
19 Units
Guided Hours
424 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Open Awards Level 1 Award in Science (RQF)
Human Systems for Survival
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the main components of the cardiovascular system and describe their roles in circulation.
- Outline the sequence of digestion from ingestion to absorption in the human digestive system.
- Explain how the breathing system enables gas exchange in the lungs.
- Describe how the nervous system and hormones coordinate body responses.
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Forces in Action
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different types of forces and their effects on objects
- Calculate speed using distance and time
- Calculate acceleration using change in velocity and time
- Describe how pressure is transmitted in solids, liquids, and gases
- Apply the concept of pressure to real-world situations
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Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the key parts of a plant and how they are maintained.Know about transport systems in plants. Know the importance of selective breeding.Understand Photosynthesis
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Principles of Renewable Energy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range of domestic renewable technologies which produce energy, Know the factors to consider before installing renewable energy technology for electricity
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Fuels and Pollution
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify common types of fuels and their uses
- Describe the main pollutants produced by burning fossil fuels and their effects on the environment
- List alternative energy sources and explain how they reduce pollution
- Explain the basic process of combustion and how it leads to pollution
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Wiring Electric Circuits and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify electrical components and their symbols
- Prepare materials and tools for circuit construction
- Follow a circuit diagram to assemble a working circuit
- Apply safety precautions when handling electrical components
- Test the functionality of a constructed circuit
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Using Magnets and Electricity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify magnetic and non-magnetic materials
- Describe the poles of a magnet and the attraction/repulsion between them
- Construct a simple series circuit from a diagram
- Explain the function of a switch in a circuit
- Identify the correct colours of wires in a UK plug
- Describe the safety features of a correctly wired plug
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Science Investigation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan a science investigation to test a given hypothesis.
- Identify potential hazards and control measures for a practical activity.
- Carry out a practical investigation following a given method.
- Record observations and measurements accurately.
- Review the investigation and suggest improvements.
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Radiation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the structure of an atom, including the location and charge of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Explain the concept of isotopes, giving examples of common isotopes and their applications.
- Distinguish between ionising and non-ionising radiation, providing examples of each.
- Identify sources of background radiation and discuss their relative contributions.
- Describe the properties and uses of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.
- Evaluate the risks associated with exposure to ionising radiation and the importance of safety measures.
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Light and Sound
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Define basic terms such as wavelength, frequency, and amplitude.
- Identify transverse and longitudinal waves.
- Describe how light travels and interacts with objects (reflection, refraction).
- Explain how sound is produced and travels through different media.
- Recognise the function of lenses in forming images.
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Elements and Compounds
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the structure of the atom.Be able to read the modern periodic table.Know types of chemical bonding.Understand particles.
12
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Exploring our Universe
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about our solar system
13
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Human Reproductive Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the male and female reproductive systems work.Understand the role genetics plays in the human body
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Healthy Lifestyles
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what contributes to a healthy lifestyle.Know the basic principles of weight control.Know about diseases.Know about illegal and legal substances
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Chemical Reactions
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify common gases.Know about chemical reactions.Be able to balance simple chemical equations.
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The Human Body
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know that cells are the basic structural unit of all organisms.Know the structure and functions of systems in the human body
17
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Ecosystems and the Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different methods of identifying species and measuring their distribution/frequency/abundance in a habitat.Be able to construct and interpret food chains/webs.Know the importance of biodiversity.Recognise the impact of human interactions on an ecosystemRecognise the role micro-organisms play in the cycling of materials through an ecosystem.
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Acids, Alkilis and pH
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about acids, alkalis and pH
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Energy Use
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different sources of energy
- Describe advantages of using renewable energy
- Explain ways to reduce energy use
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/1406/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2017