WJEC
Entry Level
QN: 600/4250/3
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WJEC Entry Level Certificate In Science Today (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by WJEC. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1400 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
WJEC
Syllabus Units
49 Units
Guided Hours
1400 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Chemical Detection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand changes that occur in chemical tests
- be able to perform chemical analysis
- be able to report on an analytical investigation
2
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
3
Choices and Decisions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know that choices can be made.
- Be able to take part in decision making.
4
Controlling the Growth of Micro-organisms
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how micro-organisms can ca
- know how micro-organism growth can be controlled
- be able to control micro-organism growth
5
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
6
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.
7
Health and Safety in Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know risks to health and safety in given situations
- understand how risks to safety are minimised
8
How Human Activity Affects the Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know causes of diversity in organisms
- be able to measure biodiversity of environments
9
How the Body Responds to Change
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the physical signs of the body responding to changes in the external environment
- know how the body uses control mechanisms to maintain optimal state
10
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.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Making Electronic Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the language of electronics
- know how electronic circuits function
- be able to build electronic circuits
- be able to test electronic circuits
14
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
15
Mimicking Sensory Systems to Solve Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know scientific principles involved in the transfer of information
- know how sensory systems are used in nature
- be able to present options for enhancing the reception of information
16
Renewable energy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know about different sources of energy
- know advantages of using renewable energy
- know about reducing energy use
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
Science for a Healthy Body
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know basic structure and function of major body systems
- know the lifestyle factors that affect the health of individuals
- be able to assess the health of individuals
21
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
22
The Impacts of Obtaining Useful Substances
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how useful substances are obtained
- understand impacts of obtaining useful substances
- be able to communicate information to different audiences
23
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
24
Using Science to Test Claims
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand how to test claims
- be able to test claims
- be able to communicate findings
25
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
26
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
27
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
28
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)
- 600/4250/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- WJEC
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2012
- Operational End
- Feb 2028