Carrying out a Science or Technology Project

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
D/505/5218
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
36 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Be able to identify and select a science or technology project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.
    Agree an area of investigation for a science or technology project.
  • 1.2.
    Give reasons for selecting this area of investigation.
  • 1.3.
    State what they hope to find out and identify some of the key actions they will need to take (e.g. specific experiments or data collection).
  • 1.4.
    Identify some of the essential skills needed to complete the project.
  • 1.5.
    Agree a schedule to enable them to meet deadlines.
2.

Be able to carry out research for a science or technology project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.
    Identify sources of information relevant to the project.
  • 2.2.
    Select key, relevant data.
3.

Be able to undertake activity to complete a science or technology project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.
    Carry out agreed actions to complete the science or technology project.
  • 3.2.
    Use basic scientific skills and knowledge to complete the project.
4.

Be able to present a science or technology project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.
    Provide a clear description to others of method and findings from the science or technology project.
5.

Be able to assess science or technology project outcomes and own performance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1.
    State what went well and where improvements could have been made to the science or technology project.