PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Edexcel · 3 Unit 1: Principles of Applied Science Edexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Principles of Applied Science (NQF) Edexcel BTEC Level

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PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED SCIENCEEdexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Principles of Applied Science (NQF) Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Applied Science (QCF)

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GREEN – covered. In this case the content in the 2012 BTEC First Award (NQF) is very close to the existing BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate (QCF). In the right-hand column the title of the relevant unit and learning outcome are identified.

YELLOW – partially covered. In this case content is partially covered, perhaps in learning outcomes in more than one unit from the BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate (QCF).

RED – not covered. In this case the content in the 2012 BTEC First Award (NQF) is new. It will appear in the left-hand column so you can see immediately what you will need to teach.

This table maps the content of the new BTEC First Award in Principles of Applied Science for level 2 learners (NQF), shown in the left-hand column, against the content of the current BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Applied Science (QCF) in the right-hand column. This mapping will help you transition from one specification to the other by highlighting where there are changes in content, particularly where there is new content that will need to be delivered to help your learners prepare for the new assessment.

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BTEC First Award in Principles of Applied Science (NQF) and BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Applied Science (QCF)


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Unit 1: Principles of Applied Science

Edexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Principles of Applied Science (NQF)

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificatein Applied Science (QCF)

Unit 1 – Learning aim A: Explore cells, organs and genes

A.1 The basic structure, function and adaptations of eukaryotic cells

Fully covered in:

• Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment LO1 Be able to investigate the functioning and classification of organisms.

A.2 The function of components of eukaryotic cells Fully covered in:


A.3 Cells from tissues, tissues form organs to form organ systems

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A.4 Functions of plant organs Fully covered in:


A.5 Loss of water vapour from leaves drives transpiration Fully covered in:

• Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment LO1 Be able to investigate the functioning and classification of organisms. This was not explicit in the content but would have needed to be covered to understand A.4.

A.6 DNA is a double helix – sequence of base pairs Fully covered in:


A.7 Chromosomes Fully covered in:


A.8 Alleles Fully covered in:



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A.9 Monohybrid inheritance Fully covered in:

• Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment LO1 Be able to investigate the functioning and classification of organisms;

• Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment LO3 Know the factors which can affect and control human health.

A.10 Pedigree inheritance Fully covered in:

• Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment LO1 Be able to investigate the functioning and classification of organisms;


A.11 Genotypes and phenotypes Fully covered in:


A.12 Inherited characteristics from genetic crosses Fully covered in:


A.13 Gene mutations Fully covered in:


Unit 1 – Learning aim B: Explore the roles of the nervous and endocrine systems in homeostasis and communication

B.1 Homeostasis Fully covered in:

• Unit 3: Biology and our Environment LO3 Know the factors which can affect and control human health.

• Unit 10: The Living Body LO3 Know how the nervous and endocrine systems work to coordinate body systems.

B.2 Structure of nervous system Fully covered in:

• Unit 3: Biology and our Environment LO3 Know the factors which can affect and control human health.



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B.3 Involuntary and voluntary responses Fully covered in:


B.4 Transmission of electrical impulses and chemical transmission across synapses

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B.5 Simple reflex arc NOT COVERED

B.6 Endocrine system Fully covered in:


B.7 Endocrine and nervous system communication Fully covered in:


B.8 Regulation of blood sugar concentration Fully covered in:


B.9 Process for body temperature regulation Fully covered in:


Unit 1 – Learning aim C: Explore atomic structure and the periodic table

C.1 Elements as metals or non-metals and the periodic table Fully covered in:

• Unit 1: Chemistry and Our Earth LO1 Be able to investigate different types of chemical substances related to their physical properties.

C.2 Structure of the atom Fully covered in:

• Unit 1: Chemistry and Our Earth LO2 Be able to investigate the properties of elements relating to their atomic structure.

C.3 Size of atom and nucleus Fully covered in:



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C.4 Proton number in the atom is unique Fully covered in:


C.5 Atomic and mass number and relative atomic mass Fully covered in:


C.6 Charge and mass of sub-atomic particles Fully covered in:


C.7 Atoms and equal numbers of protons and neutrons Fully covered in:


C.8 The periodic table and periods and groups Fully covered in:


C.9 Definition of an isotope Fully covered in:


C.10 Relative atomic masses are not whole numbers Fully covered in:


C.11 Relative atomic mass and isotopes Fully covered in:


C.12 Electronic configuration of the first 20 elements Fully covered in:



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C.13 Number of outer electrons and position of element in periodic table

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Unit 1 – Learning aim D: Explore substances and chemical reactions

D.1 Elements, symbols and simple compound formulae Fully covered in:


D.2 Definitions of elements, compounds, mixtures, molecules (molecular elements)

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D.3 Word chemical equations Fully covered in:

• Unit 1: Chemistry and Our Earth LO3 Be able to investigate the factors involved in the rate of chemical reactions.

• Unit 4: Applications of Chemical Substances LO2 Heat of neutralisation.

D.4 Simple balanced equations Fully covered in:


D.5 Reactions of acids, alkalis and salts to form products of different properties

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D.6 Definition of acids, bases and alkalis Partially covered in:

• Unit 17: Chemical Analysis and Detection LO1 Know the reagents and techniques used to analyse a variety of chemical compounds.

D.7 Neutralisation reactions – with metal oxide or metal hydroxide

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D.8 Reactions of hydrochloric and sulfuric acids with metals (not group 1)

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D.9 Reactions of acids and carbonates Partially covered in:


• Unit 4: Applications of Chemical Substances LO3 Be able to investigate organic compounds that are used in society today.

• Unit 17: Chemical Analysis and Detection LO1 Know the reagents and techniques used to analyse a variety of chemical compounds.

D.10 Chemical tests for hydrogen and carbon dioxide Partially covered in:


D.11 pH tests – litmus and universal indicator Partially covered in:

• Unit 4: Applications of Chemical Substances LO3 Be able to investigate organic compounds that are used in society today.

D.12 Hazard symbols Generic to specification in terms of safety.

D.13 Applications of neutralisation reactions NOT COVERED

D.14 Formulae of reagents Partially covered in:


Unit 1 – Learning aim E: Explore the importance of energy stores, energy transfers and energy transformations

E.1 Forms of energy and their uses Fully covered in:

• Unit 2: Energy and Our Universe LO1 Be able to investigate energy transformations.

E.2 Energy stores and their uses Fully covered in:


E.3 Energy transfers Fully covered in:



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E.4 Energy transfer measurement Fully covered in:


E.5 Efficiency of energy transfers and transformations Fully covered in:


E.6 Sources and storage of energy Fully covered in:


Unit 1 – Learning aim F: Explore the properties and applications of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum

F.1 Wave characteristics Fully covered in:

• Unit 2: Energy and Our Universe LO2 Know the properties and applications of waves and radiation.

F.2 Wave calculations Fully covered in:


F.3 The electromagnetic spectrum Fully covered in:


F.4 Uses of electromagnetic radiation in transferring energy Fully covered in:


F.5 Harmful effects of excessive exposure to electromagnetic radiation

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Unit 2: Chemistry and Our Earth



Unit 2 – Learning aim A: Investigate chemical reactivity and bonding

A.1 Chemical and physical properties of groups 1 and 7 of the periodic table

Fully covered in:

• Unit 1: Chemistry and Our Earth LO2 Be able to investigate different types of substances relating to their atomic structure.

• Unit 1: Chemistry and Our Earth LO1 Be able to investigate different types of substances related to their physical properties.

A.2 Bonding and structure Fully covered in:


• Unit 4: Applications of Chemical Substances LO1 Be able to investigate chemical substances with different types of bonding.

Unit 2 – Learning aim B: Investigate how the uses of chemical substances depend on their chemical and physical properties

B.1 Use of chemicals based on their physical properties Fully covered in:


B.2 Use of chemicals based on their chemical properties Fully covered in:


Unit 2 – Learning aim C: Investigate the factors involved in the rate of chemical reactions

C.1 Equations – word, simple balanced, reactants, products, reversible and irreversible

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C.2 Reaction rates and factors, graphs, collision theory Fully covered in:


C.3 Industrial processes – yield, altering rates of reaction, atom economy

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Unit 2 – Learning aim D: Understand the factors that are affecting the Earth and its environment

D.1 Natural activity factors on Earth and atmosphere Fully covered in:

• Unit 1: Chemistry and Our Earth LO4 Know the factors that are affecting the Earth and its environment.

D.2 Human activity factors Fully covered in:


D.3 Sustainable development issues Fully covered in:


Unit 3: Energy and Our Universe



Unit 3 – Learning aim A: Understanding ionising radiation, its uses and sources

A.1 Structure of nuclei Fully covered in:

• Unit 2: Energy and Our Universe. LO2 Know the properties and applications of waves and radiation. This was not explicit in the content but would have needed to be covered to understand A.2.

A.2 Unstable nuclei and alpha, beta and gamma rays Fully covered in:



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A.3 Alpha particles, beta particles and gamma radiation Fully covered in:


A.4 Ionising radiations forming ions Fully covered in:


A.5 Alpha, beta, gamma radiation – penetration and ionising abilities

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• Unit 2: Energy and Our Universe LO2 Know the properties and applications of waves and radiation. This was not explicit in the content but would have needed to be covered for measuring paper thickness.

A.6 Effects of different radiations on living cells Fully covered in:


A.7 Uses of ionising radiations Fully covered in:


A.8 Radioactive decay Fully covered in:


A.9 Half-life of radioactive isotopes NOT COVERED

A.10 Half-life calculations NOT COVERED

A.11 Nuclear fission Fully covered in:

• Unit 2: Energy and Our Universe LO1 Be able to investigate energy transformations. This was not explicit in the content but would have probably been covered in understanding nuclear fusion.

A.12 Nuclear fusion Fully covered in:


A.13 Controlled nuclear fission Fully covered in:



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A.14 Nuclear fusion in stars and on difficulties in creating nuclear fusion on Earth

Fully covered in:

• Unit 2: Energy and Our Universe LO1 Be able to investigate energy transformations. This was not explicit in the content but would have probably been covered in nuclear fusion as an energy source.

A.15 Nuclear energy environmental issues Fully covered in:

• Unit 2: Energy and Our universe LO1 Be able to investigate energy transformations. This was not explicit in the content but would have probably been covered in nuclear fusion as an energy source.

Unit 3 – Learning aim B: Know how electrical energy produced from different sources can be transferred through the National Grid to homes and industry

B.1 Electric circuits – circuit diagrams, symbols, series and parallel and measurements

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• Unit 2: Energy and Our Universe LO3 Know how electrical energy that is produced from different sources can be transferred to electric circuits in the home and industry.

B.2 Power supplies – types, production, environmental impact, efficiency, power calculations, National Grid, transformers

Fully covered in:

• Unit 2: Energy and Our Universe LO3 Know how electrical energy that is produced from different sources can be transferred to electric circuits in the home and industry.

Unit 3 – Learning aim C: Know the components of the Solar System, the way the Universe is changing and the methods we use to explore space

C.1 The Universe – structure, and dynamic nature Fully covered in:

• Unit 2: Energy and Our Universe LO4 Know the components of the solar system and the way the universe is changing.

C.2 The Solar System – composition and formation Fully covered in:


C.3 Observing the Universe – telescopes, probes, robots Fully covered in:


C.4 The changing Universe – Big Bang, expanding Universe, cosmic microwave background radiation

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Unit 4: Biology and Our Environment



Unit 4 – Learning aim A: Investigate the relationships that different organisms have with each other and with their environment

A.1 Characteristics of organisms vary within and across species

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A.2 Evolution, gene mutation, natural selection, new species Fully covered in:


A.3 Interdependence of organisms, food chains and webs, predator-prey relationships

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A.4 Classification of organisms Fully covered in:


A.5 Construct and use keys for organisms identification Fully covered in:


Unit 4 – Learning aim B: Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of human activity on the environment and how these effects can be measured

B.1 How human activities alter ecosystems Fully covered in:

• Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment LO2 Be able to investigate the impact of human activity on the environment.

B.2 Human activity and pollutants Fully covered in:



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B.3 Level of pollution and living/non-living indicators Fully covered in:


B.4 Counteraction and reduction of the impact of pollutants Fully covered in:


Unit 4 – Learning aim C: Explore the factors that affect human health

C.1 Infectious disease caused by micro-organisms (bacteria and viruses)

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• Unit 3: Biology and Our Environment LO3 Know the factors which can effect and control human health.

C.2 Methods used to prevent and treat disease Fully covered in:


• Unit 10: The Living Body LO3 Know how the nervous and endocrine systems work to coordinate the body systems.

C.3 Bacteria resistance to antibiotics Fully covered in:

• Unit 6: Health Applications of Life Science LO3 Be able to investigate how some treatments are used when illness occurs.

C.4 Non-infectious disease and lifestyle/environment Fully covered in:


C.5 Inheritance and pedigree analysis and human disease Fully covered in:


C.6 Physical activity to keep the body healthy Fully covered in:

• Unit 6: Health Applications of Life Science LO1 Be able to investigate factors which contribute to healthy living.

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