Working in Science and Technology

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
T/505/5130
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Know about the science and technology sectors.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.
    Identify different organisations within the science and technology sectors.
  • 1.2.
    Describe the core functions of different organisations within the science and technology sectors.
  • 1.3.
    Describe the scientific activities of a selected organisation in the science sector.
  • 1.4.
    Describe the activities of a selected organisation in the technology sector.
2. — Know about job opportunities in the science and technology sectors.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.
    Identify key job roles in the science and technology sectors.
  • 2.2.
    Describe the nature of the work related to a chosen job role in science including
    a) responsibilities
    b) activities undertaken
    c) likely working patterns.
  • 2.3.
    Describe the nature of the work related to a chosen job role in technology including
    a) responsibilities
    b) activities undertaken
    c) likely working patterns.
3. — Know about skills and qualities required for jobs in the science and technology sectors.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.
    Outline specific skills and personal qualities needed for selected job roles in science and technology.
  • 3.2.
    State why the skills and qualities are important to the selected job roles.
  • 3.3.
    Identify the qualifications needed to work in the science and technology sectors.
4. — Be able to plan own learning and development in order to prepare for a career within science or technology.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.
    Identify own existing, relevant knowledge and skills and areas for development.
  • 4.2.
    Identify further learning, including qualifications, where relevant, need to progress towards a career in science or technology.