Course Layout

Units:

• Laboratory Science: Careers using Laboratory Science

• Laboratory Science: Working in a Laboratory

• Laboratory Science: Practical Skills

• Laboratory Science: Practical Investigation

Course Assessment:

There is no external exam associated with this course.

Laboratory Science: Careers using Laboratory Science

Learners must produce:

·    Evidence of their knowledge of different industries and services, job roles, career options, and the skills & experience required.

·     A CV, using a template, for a job role in lab Science.

·     Three reviews of their employability skills

Laboratory Science: Working in a Laboratory

Performance evidence:

-    Prepare a chemical solution & deal with a ‘spill’

-    Participate in practical activities to measure mass and volume.

-    Carry out a risk assessment, record measurements & perform

      calculations on these measurements. 

Laboratory Science: Practical Skills

-       Evidence of a range of practical activities

Laboratory Science: Practical Investigation

-       Written evidence of a practical investigation

Course Details

This course is aimed at providing a broad introduction to lab science for S5/6 pupils.  Pupils will develop the basic practical skills and knowledge needed for working in a lab along with health and safety requirements.  Learners will carry out practical investigations.  This course will link with industry and career opportunities.