Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Psychology

Qualification Overview

The Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Psychology is designed to provide learners with an effective experience in developing study skills and the initial stages of learning about the discipline in terms of the concepts, theories and perspectives which characterise Psychology. The Certificate is intended to offer progression to higher level study in Psychology and also to a range of other Social Sciences, Humanities and Care courses.

There are several features of this qualification that make it very appropriate for its target learners:

• Unit certification is available for each of the units
• Verification and certification can be offered throughout the year, allowing maximum flexibility for centres
• Can be delivered either as a classroom-based course or as a blended learning programme
• Evidence can be generated within a wide range of organisational contexts, allowing the qualification to meet the specific occupational requirements of learners

Aims

The aims of the qualification are to enable learners:

• To provide a range of academic study skills in Psychology at an introductory level as the basis for a range of related progression options
• To provide a foundation of academic study skills as the basis for a range of related progression options
• To provide an introduction to a number of substantive areas, basic concepts and theories within Psychology
• To provide an introductory level of application of Psychology to a limited number of issues of direct relevance to the interests of learners

Target Group

The qualification is aimed at learners who wish to develop a range of skills, gain an introductory knowledge of Psychology and who wish to progress to further study in a variety of courses.

Assessment

All units are internally assessed through the learner building up a portfolio of evidence that covers the relevant assessment criteria, internally assessed and verified by the centre and then externally verified by Ascentis.