OCR Nationals

Science

The OCR Level 2 Nationals in Science have been developed to recognise learners' skills, knowledge and understanding of science, scientific procedures and the commercial applications of science.

The learners carry out a range of tasks that have been designed to recognise their achievements in a modern, practical way that is relevant to the workplace.

They do not certificate competence on the job but are work-related qualifications which will support progression to an NVQ once a candidate is in the workplace.

Specification aims

These qualifications specifically aim to:

• develop learner's knowledge and understanding of the science sector
• develop learner's skills, knowledge and understanding in contexts that are directly relevant to employment situations, thereby enhancing their employability within the science sector
• develop learner's ability to work autonomously and effectively in a science context
• enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding in specialist areas of science, and demonstrate the skills needed to participate in the operation and development of real science organisations
• encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that Learners will need to access further or higher education programmes or occupational training on a full-time or part-time basis
• encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that learners will need to enter employment or enhance their current employment status
• promote interaction between employers, centres and learners by relating teaching and assessment to real organisations.

List of Unit Titles

• Unit 1: Best practice in science
• Unit 2: Materials science
• Unit 3: Forensic science
• Unit 4: Food science
• Unit 5: Science of health and bodycare products
• Unit 6: Science of construction
• Unit 7: Science and the environment
• Unit 8: Science in sport
• Unit 9: Investigating energy sources
• Unit 10: Industrial science
• Unit 11: The science of the universe and humanity
• Unit 12: Career planning for science
• Unit 13: Work experience in science