Science - Diploma

L2 Level 2
Full Time
3 September 2025 — 16 June 2026
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

Our OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma is a one-year full time course designed for learners considering a future career in the science industry.  Based at our City Centre campus in Cardiff, this is a vocational programme delivering a wide range of theoretical and practical skills to develop learners’ understanding and knowledge of scientific principles. Studying in the College's dedicated classrooms and facilities, students who gain a merit or distinction may also progress to a more specialised Level 3 Vocational course i.e. BTEC Level 3 Applied Science, or on to A Level Sciences.

What you will study

Throughout the year learners will study the following 7 units:

  • Unit 1 Science of the Earth
  • Unit 2 Processing and Presenting Data in Science
  • Unit 4 Practical Techniques in Science
  • Unit 7 Food Production
  • Unit 8 Science of Health
  • Unit 10 Chemistry of Production
  • Unit 15 Science of Telecommunication

Entry requirements

Individual Subject Entry Requirement Maths minimum: D English Language minimum: D Science at D among a minimum 4 GCSEs at D or above

Teaching and assessment

  • Continuous assessments including written and practical assignments and exams

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

3 September 2025

End date

16 June 2026

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

SCCC2F01
L2

Qualification

BTEC Applied Science

Career prospects & further study

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Applied Science (requires minimum of Merit grade in addition to GCSE Maths and English requirements).

A Levels (requires minimum of Distinction grade in addition to GCSE Maths and English requirements).

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE