BTEC Firsts

The following case studies are designed for BTEC Firsts in Applied Science and they help you to consider approaches to teaching and learning.

Specification - Issue 2
This specification was revised to include updated information on the DfES School and College Achievement and Attainment Table points – see page 118
PDF (3 MB) 29/03/2007
The student-centred curriculum
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PDF (176 KB) 01/02/2006
Key Features PDF (102 KB) 20/02/2006
Tutor Support Materials PDF (1 MB) 11/09/2006
Tutor Support Materials (word version) DOC (2 MB) 11/09/2006
Student and teacher resources for BTEC Firsts in Applied Science
Information on available support material and details of how to order it
PDF (526 KB) 17/09/2007
Case Study 1: Brunner Mond Chemicals
Learners may find this case study useful for information about two science companies that could be applicable for Unit 2: Science and the World of Work and Unit 6: Working with Science.
PDF (876 KB) 26/01/2006
Case Study 1: Brunner Mond Chemicals (MS Word format) DOC (1 MB) 19/06/2006
Case Study 2: Johnson Matthey (Catalysts and Chemicals)
Learners may find this case study useful for information about two science companies that could be applicable for Unit 2: Science and the World of Work and Unit 6: Working with Science.
PDF (634 KB) 26/01/2006
Case Study 2: Johnson Matthey (Catalysts and Chemicals) (MS Word format) DOC (597 KB) 19/06/2006