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Overview
LASER ‘Research Skills for Academic Study’ is a small, Level 3 qualification. It is designed to develop the research skills needed for academic study at Level 3 and Level 4, such as planning one’s research, assessing the reliability of one’s sources and using one’s research to inform one’s writing.
The Level 3 Award in Research Skills is intended for students engaged or about to engage with Level 3 programmes of study, who need knowledge and understanding of how to undertake research, regardless of the subject area. The Award will enhance students’ Level 3 studies in mainstream subjects and prepare them for future Level 4 work.
This Award will help students to:
define the range and methods they need
assess the reliability of their sources
understand how to use researched material safely and effectively
understand referencing
Key Benefits
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Created as a result of provider feedback
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Sufficiently flexible to be applied to any area of study
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Can be delivered in personal tutor time as only a small qualification in size
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Especially good for students wishing to go to university as it will increase their confidence and will offer them an edge over their university peers
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Addresses skills that university admissions tutors say entrants lack
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Could be run as a precursor to an Extended Project course to increase knowledge or to assist with a research proposal
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Could be run as an alternative to an Extended Project
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This qualification attracts 8 UCAS points
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Registrations can be made at any time during the year
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Evidence Log templates available.
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* Universities and colleges set their own entry requirements and do not have to accept a qualification simply because it is included in the UCAS Tariff tables.
| Qualification Title | Ofqual Code | Credit Value | Guided Learning Hours | Total Qualification Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LASER Level 3 Award in Research Skills for Academic Study | 600/2786/1 | 2 | 14 | 17 |
There is no minimum entry requirement although learners will benefit most if they are studying mainly at Level 3.
- Range of assessment methods
- Tasks designed by centres
- Portfolio of evidence compiled by students to show they have met each unit assessment criteria
- Internally assessed
- Internally quality assured
- Externally quality assured
- Direct Claim Status available
