Open Awards
Level 2
QN: 603/6103/7
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Level 2 Award in Science (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 376 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
15 Units
Guided Hours
376 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Atoms and Radiation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure of an atom
- Know about the existence of isotopes
- Know the principles of radiation
2
Cells
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
- Know the structure and function of cells
- Know about cell transport
- Know about cellular respiration
3
Chemical Analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about acids, alkalis and pH
- Know the reagents and techniques used to analyse a variety of chemical compounds.
- Be able to detect different chemicals in unknown compounds
- Know about metal reactions
4
Chemical Reactions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify common gases
- Know about chemical reactions
- Be able to use formulae to represent molecules and equations to represent chemical reactions
- Describe the relationship between reactants and products
5
Electricity and Magnets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand electricity
- Know about magnets
6
Elements and Compounds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the structure of the atom
- Be able to read the modern periodic table
- Know the types of chemical bonding
- Understand particles and properties
7
Energy Use
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how energy is generated from different sources
- Know about advantages of renewable energy
- Know about reducing energy use
- Be able to calculate energy use
8
Forces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about forces
- Understand the effect of gravity on masses
- Understand foces and motion
- Know about pressure in solids, liquids and gases
9
Health Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the role of psychology in health.
- Know about the medical model approach to health.
- Know about the bio-psychosocial approach to health.
10
Human Health and Disease
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of micro-organisms.
- Understand the effects of personal behviour on the spread of infectious diseases.
- Understand the impact of medical research and development on the spread of infectious dieases.
11
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
12
Reproduction, DNA and Inheritance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how reproductive systems work
- Understand the role genetics plays in the human body
- Understand variation and evolution of species
13
Science Investigations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a range of general laboratory equipment
- Be able to report on investigations
14
Sound and Light
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the trends and patterns in the electromagnetic spectrum
- Know about properties of sound
- Know about the properties of light
15
The Solar System
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure of the solar system
- Know the theories of the evolution of the universe
- Know the methods used to explore space
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6103/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020