WJEC
Entry Level
QN: 600/4442/1
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WJEC Entry Level Certificate In Science Today (Entry 2)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by WJEC. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1000 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
WJEC
Syllabus Units
36 Units
Guided Hours
1000 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Chemical Products used in the Home and their Environmental Impact
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of chemical products used in the home
- Know that chemical products can be obtained from raw materials
- Know how certain chemical products can affect the environment
2
Choices and Decisions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know that choices can be made.
- Be able to take part in decision making.
3
Energy in the home and workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know basic principles of energy
- Know how energy is used in the home and workplace
- Know how energy waste can be reduced in the home and workplace
4
Food and Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of a healthy diet.
- Be able to apply dietary knowledge to plan meals to meet dietary needs.
- Be able to use a range of practical skills to make healthy meals / food items.
5
Introduction to Animal Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know basic animal requirements.
- know how to care for animals
- know the purpose in breeding animals.
- be able to care for animals.
6
Introduction to Land Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to maintain a planted area.
- know when to carry out maintenance of planted areas.
- be able to plant an area for a purpose.
- be able to maintain planted areas.
7
Introduction to Plant Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements of plants for healthy growth.
- Be able to propagate a plant.
- Be able to care for a plant, maintaining healthy growth
- Be able to produce a food/flower crop.
8
Making Useful Compounds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how neutralisation reactions make salts
- Know how to identify hazards
- Be able to prepare useful chemical compounds
9
Renewable energy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know about different sources of energy
- know advantages of using renewable energy
- know about reducing energy use
10
Science and our Universe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the structure of galaxies and our Solar System
- Know how we can find out about the Universe
- Know factors that affect the surfaces of planets and moons
11
Science and the Human Body
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the function of major body systems
- Know the factors that affect the health of individuals
- Be able to investigate the health of individuals
12
Science and the Plant World
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the conditions needed for growth of plants
- Be able to investigate the growth of plants
- Know the science of plant growth
- Understand the science of plant reproduction
13
Science: Health and Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of hazards
- Know how to work safely in a workplace
- Know about fire safety
14
The science of light and sound
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know basic science of light and sound
- Be able to investigate light and sound
- Know how light can be used for communication purposes
15
Variation and Adaptation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the range of organisms in an environment
- Know about factors that affect the range of organisms in an environment
- Understand that organisms are interdependent
- Be able to identify organisms in a particular habitat
16
Working as part of a group
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an awareness of how to work with others in appropriate ways
- Be able to demonstrate working as part of a group
17
Working towards Goals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify goals
- Be able to plan how to meet their agreed goal
- Follow a plan to achieve an agreed goal
18
Working with Electrical Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know basic principles of electrical circuits
- Know how to use electricity safely
- Be able to work with electrical circuits
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/4442/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- WJEC
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2012
- Operational End
- Feb 2028