4M2911 Science Skills
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Specific validation requirements for 4m2911 Science Skills
In order for your centre to offer this programme to learners, the following must be in place:
Access to a science laboratory meeting current Health and Safety Standards
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| Code | Title | Credit | Specific Validation Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
The following programme modules must be included | |||
| 4N0689B-01 | Communications | 15 | This descriptor will deactivate in June 2026. |
| 4N2825 | Laboratory Techniques | 10 | Access to a science laboratory meeting current Health and Safety Standards |
| 4N1987 | Matamaitic | 10 | A set of Formulae and Tables at examination Calculators available to each candidate at examination |
A minimum of one programme from the following list must be included, to a total credit value of 10 | |||
| 4N2828 | Biology | 10 | Access to a science laboratory meeting current Health and Safety Standards |
A minimum of one programme from the following list must be included, to a total credit value of 10 | |||
| 4N2829 | Everyday Science | 10 | Science laboratory with fume hood, piped gas, safe storage facility, fire safety equipment, sink(s), thermometers |
| 4N2830 | Food and Nutrition | 10 | |
| 4N2910 | Human Biology | 10 | |
| 4N1186 | Plant Identification Care and Maintenance | 10 | |
A minimum of one programme module from the following list must be included, to a total credit value of 15 | |||
| 4N1168 | Work Experience | 15 | This descriptor will deactivate in June 2026. |
| 4N1170 | Work Practice | 15 | |
The remaining credit value of 20 can be obtained by using programme modules leading to relevant components from Level 4. A maximum of 10 credits may be used from either Level 3 or Level 5. | |||
| 4N1109 | Career Planning | 10 | |
| 4N1112 | Computer Applications | 10 | |
| 4N1180 | English as a Second Language | 10 | |
| 4N1128 | Entrepreneurial Skills | 10 | |
| 4N1125 | Information Technology Skills | 10 | This descriptor will deactivate in June 2026. |
| 4N1179 | Gaeilge | 10 | |
| 4N1132 | Personal Effectiveness | 10 | This descriptor will deactivate in June 2026. |
| 4N1131 | Personal and Interpersonal Development | 10 | |
| 4N1178 | Spanish | 10 | |
| 4N1120 | Spreadsheet Methods | 10 | This descriptor will deactivate in June 2026. |
| 4N1169 | Teamworking | 10 | |
| 4N1124 | Workplace Safety | 10 | |
| Total Credits required for Certification in the Major Award = 90 | |||