Curriculum Intent: 

BTEC Applied Science at RVC aims to develop both transferable and sector skills. This is important as it helps progression to further study – whether that be to other BTECs, to apprenticeships or to training. The curriculum is designed in a way that means there is flexibility so that units can be selected to meet the needs of the learners. All of the units offer different aspects of Science therefore ensuring a broad and balanced curriculum. We intend for every learner  to have the opportunity to develop key transferable skills through both core and sector units. This will help learners to appreciate how the transferable skills they develop in their core units  can be contextualised in the sector they are studying. On completion of their course, learners will  have developed a set of transferable and sector skills that will benefit them whatever their chosen  progression route.

KS4 Implementation

KS4 Impact:

The nature of the assessments means all learners will build confidence in IT skills due to how their coursework is presented. Applied Science results in all learners gaining experience in coursework based assessment which encourages improved organisational and presenting skills. Learners will be able to participate in practical assessments where they develop their problem solving skills.This course offers achievable assessments allowing students to building confidence by achieving a qualification.