LRN International AS and A Level Physics (6328)

The LRN International AS & A Level Physics is designed to enable international candidates to demonstrate their ability, in both practical and theoretical terms

Accreditation	LRN International AS/A Level are GLOBALLY RECOGNISED qualifications designed specifically for INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES and are available outside the United Kingdom. Candidates based in England refer to the Ofqual register.
Level	Intermediate
Grading	International A Level: A*, A, B, C, D or E
Assessment	Written Exams and Practical Skills
Guided Learning Hours	180 and 360 hours

What you'll learn

Units, prefixes, errors, force and Newton’s Laws
Momentum, density and moments
Stress, strain and the Young Modulus
Electrical current, basic circuits and resistivity
Nuclear physics, fundamental particles and radioactivity
Circular motion and Simple harmonic motion (SHM)
Kinetic theory of gases and the ideal gas equation
Capacitance
Photons, photoelectric effect and spectra
Waves, polarisation and Doppler effect
Refraction, Diffraction, Interference and waveparticle duality
Thermodynamics and specific heat capacity/latent heat

Introduction

This specification provides an overview to the LRN International AS & A Level Physics1. This document is suitable for various users, including candidates, centres, administrators, employers, parents/guardians, teachers (and other educational based staff) and examiners. The specification outlines the key features and administrative procedures required for this international qualification.

Objective

The LRN International AS & A Level Physics is designed to enable international candidates to demonstrate their ability, in both practical and theoretical terms across a range of: Newton’s Laws, Momentum, density and moments, Stress, strain and the Young Modulus, Electrical current, basic circuits and resistivity, Circular motion and Simple harmonic motion (SHM), Kinetic theory of gases and the ideal gas equation, Photons, photoelectric effect and spectra, Thermodynamics and specific heat capacity/latent heat and Charge-mass-field interactions.

Course description

The International English Language Competency Assessment (IELCA) assesses four aspects of English language that include reading, listening, speaking, and writing and offers two routes: Academic and General Training. The Academic module assesses candidate ability to access undergraduate or postgraduate courses in educational institutions, colleges, and/or universities of English-speaking countries. The General Training assesses English language skills in a wide range of frameworks and is also appropriate for people who need English for use in secondary education for immigration purposes, work experience and other training purposes.

Both routes assess four components of the language ability, i.e. reading, listening, speaking and writing.

Mode of Delivery

This qualification has been constructed to be delivered within centres. Centres will need to demonstrate to LRN, through the centre recognition processes, that they have the resources, facilities and competence to deliver. However, centres must be able to demonstrate, in line with LRN’s criteria, that they have the means, capability, capacity and resources (including suitably qualified centre staff) to deliver by the method chosen by the centre.

Progression

The LRN International AS & A Level Physics has been designed to reflect the wide variation in candidates’ origins, levels of education and career aims. Progression opportunities may, therefore, take a variety of paths. Depending on the level of qualification achieved, it may be appropriate for the candidate to progress to:

1. Similar level 3 qualification in Physics;
2. LRN Level 3 Diploma in Pre-U Foundation Studies;
3. A higher level of any qualification – e.g.; HNC/HND or Degree’
4. Vocationally Related Qualifications

Breakdown of Assessment Objectives

AO1 – demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

scientific ideas
scientific techniques and procedures

AO2 – apply knowledge and understanding of:

scientific ideas
scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures

AO3 – analyse information and ideas to:

interpret and evaluate
make judgements and draw conclusions
develop and improve experimental procedures

Assessment

The assessment for this qualification consists of
(i) written exam papers, and
(ii) practical
demonstration of skills, set and marked by the LRN.

Private Candidates

The assessment for this qualification consists of (i) written exam papers, and (ii) practical demonstration of skills, set and marked by the LRN.

Grading

The LRN International A Level will be graded on a six-point scale: A*, A, B, C, D and E and LRN International AS Level will be graded on a five-point scale: A, B, C, D and E Candidates who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade E will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate.