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apprenticeships, university or employment  \nFind out more about our Applied Generals at:  \n[aqa.org.uk/applied-general](aqa.org.uk/applied-general)  \nApplied General qualifications from a name you can trust  \nWhy choose our Applied Generals?  \nDeveloped in collaboration with teachers, learned societies and higher education institutions, these qualifications will help learners to develop the fundamental knowledge and practical skills that are valued in universities and the world of work.  \nThese broad vocational qualifications are ideal for studying alongside A-levels in support of  \n16–18 Study Programmes and are supported by universities.  \nThe qualification structure also enables effective curriculum planning and delivery – a combination of mandatory and optional units underpinned by compensatory internally assessment.  \nFind out more about our Applied General qualifications  \nVisit [aqa.org.uk/applied-general](aqa.org.uk/applied-general)  \nOur Applied General qualifications attract UCAS tariff points and are included in the DfE 16-19 performance tables UCAS tariff points and are included in the DfE 16-19 performance tables.  \n“We’ve worked with employers, professional bodies and universities from the very start, so each qualification will open doors for learners, whether they choose to go straight into the workplace, a higher apprenticeship or university.”  \nAndrew Hall  \nChief Executive AQA  \n2  \nAN INTRODUCTION TO OUR LEVEL 3 APPLIED GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS  \nLevel 3 Applied General qualifications available  \nLevel 3 Applied Generals  \nThese vocational qualifications offer a practical alternative to A-levels in business and science.  \nBoth subjects include clear pathways to further study and employment.  \n• Certificate in Applied Business (180 GLH)  \n• Extended Certificate in Applied Business (360 GLH)  \n• Certificate in Applied Science (180 GLH)  \n• Extended Certificate in Applied Science (360 GLH) .  \n3  \nApplied General qualificationsin Business and Science  \nLevel 3 Certificate (180 GLH) and Extended Certificate in Applied Business (360 GLH)  \nLearners will:  \n• enjoy the emphasis on entrepreneurship and the realism of the qualification  \n• fully apply their learning in relation to practical and integrated units of assessment  \n• benefit from new and current subjects including event management and e-business modules.  \nLearners can progress to the Extended Certificate (360 GLH) when they have completed the Certificate (180 GLH) .  \nThe 180 Certificate covers key areas of business entrepreneurship, the Extended Certificate covers a broader skillset and enables the learner to begin to practically realise their business ideas.  \nThis qualification is supported by organisations including:  \n• Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE)  \n• Young Enterprise  \n• Leeds Beckett University  \n• University of Bath  \n• University of Liverpool  \n• Birmingham City University.  \nFind out more  \n[Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/appliedbusiness)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/appliedbusiness)[aqa.org.uk/appliedbusiness](Visit aqa.org.uk/appliedbusiness)  \nLevel 3 Certificate (180 GLH) and Extended Certificate in Applied Science (360 GLH)  \nLearners will:  \n• practice experimental scientific techniques and explore how they are applied in industry  \n• develop their knowledge and understanding of a broad range of concepts in biology, chemistry and physics  \n• have the opportunity to plan and carry out a scientific investigation of their own choosing  \n• explore the way in which topical scientific issues are presented in the media  \n• investigate the many roles of scientists and the different career pathways open to them  \n• use the optional unit to decide on the scientific pathway they wish to follow.  \nLearners can progress to the Extended Certificate (360 GLH) when they have completed the Certificate (180 GLH) .  \nThis qualification is 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