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First registration September 2016. Version 4.6 Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science. First registration September 2016. Version 4.6  \nContents  \n1 About these qualifications 5  \n2 Qualifications at a glance – overview 6  \n2.1 Level 3 Certificate in Applied Science 6  \n2.2 Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science 8  \n3 Level 3 Certificate in Applied Science:  \nStatement of purpose 10  \n3.1 Qualification objectives 10  \n3.2 Who is this qualification for? 10  \n3.3 What does this qualification cover? 10  \n3.4 What could this qualification lead to? 11  \n3.5 Who supports this qualification? 11  \n3.6 What are the benefits of this qualification? 11  \n4 Level 3 Certificate in Applied Science:  \nUnit summary 13  \n5 Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science:  \nStatement of purpose 14  \n5.1 Qualification objectives 14  \n5.2 Who is this qualification for? 14  \n5.3 What does this qualification cover? 14  \n5.4 What could this qualification lead to? 15  \n5.5 Who supports this qualification? 15  \n5.6 What are the benefits of this qualification? 16  \n6 Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science:  \nUnit summary 17  \n7 Synoptic delivery and assessment 18  \n8 Transferable skills 20  \n9 Total qualification time 21  \n10 Support materials and guidance 22  \n11 Qualification units 23  \n11.1 Unit 1: Key concepts in science 23  \n11.2 Unit 2: Applied experimental techniques 44  \n11.3 Unit 3: Science in the modern world 65  \n[Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/applied-general for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/applied-general for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/applied-general](Visit aqa.org.uk/applied-general for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date specification](Visit aqa.org.uk/applied-general for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration 3  \n11.4 Unit 4: The human body 74  \n11.5 Unit 5: Investigating science 84  \n11.6 Unit 6a: Microbiology 94  \n11.7 Unit 6b: Medical physics 105  \n11.8 Unit 6c: Organic chemistry 117  \n12 External assessment 132  \n12.1 Introduction 132  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does this qualification cover?\n## What could this qualification lead to?\n## Who supports this qualification?\n## What are the benefits of this qualification?\n# Level 3 Certificate in Applied Science: Unit summary\n# Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science: Statement of purpose\n## Qualification objectives\n## Who is this qualification for?\n## What does this qualification cover?\n## What could this qualification lead to?\n## Who supports this qualification?\n## What are the benefits of this qualification?\n# Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science: Unit summary\n# Synoptic delivery and assessment\n# Transferable skills\n# Total qualification time\n# Support materials and guidance\n# Qualification units\n## Unit 1: Key concepts in science\n## Unit 2: Applied experimental techniques\n## Unit 3: Science in the modern world\n## Unit 4: The human body\n## Unit 5: Investigating science\n## Unit 6a: Microbiology\n## Unit 6b: Medical physics\n## Unit 6c: Organic chemistry\n# External assessment\n## Introduction\n## Examination format and structure\n## Reasonable adjustments and special considerations\n## Availability of past examination papers\n# Internal assessment and quality assurance\n## Overview\n## Role of the assessor\n## Assessor qualifications and experience\n## Authentication of learner work\n## Tutor assistance and feedback\n## Research and references\n## Role of the internal quality assurer\n## Internal quality assurer qualifications and experience\n## Record keeping\n# External moderation\n# Resits, resubmissions and retakes\n## Note on terminology\n## Rules on resits, resubmissions and retakes\n# Grading\n## Overview\n## Internally assessed units\n## Examined units\n## Final grade for overall qualification\n## The ‘Near Pass’ rule\n# Administration arrangements\n## Assessment units and entry details\n# Appendix A\n# Appendix B","[{\"question\":\"What qualifications are included in this specification version 4.6?\",\"answer\":\"It covers AQA 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