Higher Certificate in Bioscience

Code: 120666 • NQF 5 • 120 credits (≈ 1200 hours)

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About this programme

Provides foundational knowledge and practical techniques in bioscience. Prepares learners for roles such as laboratory technician or assistant, or for further studies in biological sciences.

Modules
  • Bioethics and Communication – 9 credits(≈ 90 hours)
    Code: ELO6
    Covers scientific communication and ethical standards.
  • Biostatistics – 9 credits(≈ 90 hours)
    Code: ELO3
    Applies problem-solving and reasoning in bioscience.
  • Introduction to Biotechnology – 9 credits(≈ 90 hours)
    Code: ELO2
    Explores development and evolution of scientific knowledge in bioscience.
  • Laboratory Techniques in Experimental Bioscience – 9 credits(≈ 90 hours)
    Code: ELO7
    Applies ICT and data analysis in bioscience labs.
  • Principles of Cell Biology – 9 credits(≈ 90 hours)
    Code: ELO1
    Covers core bioscience concepts and principles.
  • Professional Skills Development – 9 credits(≈ 90 hours)
    Code: ELO5
    Supports self-evaluation and learning strategies.
  • Project Planning – 9 credits(≈ 90 hours)
    Code: ELO4
    Develops teamwork and project collaboration skills.
  • SCBTA0 – 9 credits(≈ 90 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate the ability to gather information from a range of sources, including oral, written, or symbolic texts and effective Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills, to select information appropriate to the task, and to apply basic proces
    The Project Planning module offers a comprehensive exploration of project planning, an indispensable aspect of effective project management. It begins by defining the fundamental concept of a project and delves into essential project management terminology and principles, providing students with a solid foundation. Students will learn to adeptly create and organise project tasks, ensuring clarity and efficiency in project execution. Furthermore, the module covers basic scheduling techniques, empowering students to develop realistic project timelines. Understanding the basics of resource allocation and management, including principles of cost estimation, equips participants with crucial skills for optimising project resources. Additionally, the module emphasises the importance of effective project progress reporting through simple tracking methods and teaches students how to communicate project feedback effectively using basic charts and reports.
  • SCCBA0 – 8 credits(≈ 80 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate an awareness of how scientific knowledge or a knowledge system develops and evolves within the bioscience field.
    This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the corporate sector while fostering individual effectiveness, self-awareness, communication and networking skills. Students will develop proficiency in communicating scientific information reliably and coherently, employing various mediums such as written, oral, visual and symbolic forms. Emphasis is placed on understanding and adhering to conventions surrounding intellectual property, copyright and plagiarism, including legal implications. Additionally, students will acquire the ability to gather information from diverse sources, using effective information and communication technology (ICT) skills. They will learn to discern and select relevant information for specific tasks, applying fundamental processes of analysis, synthesis and evaluation to enhance critical thinking abilities.
  • SCLTA0 – 8 credits(≈ 80 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a member of a team or group in scientific projects or investigations.
    The Project Planning module offers a comprehensive exploration of project planning, an indispensable aspect of effective project management. It begins by defining the fundamental concept of a project and delves into essential project management terminology and principles, providing students with a solid foundation. Students will learn to adeptly create and organise project tasks, ensuring clarity and efficiency in project execution. Furthermore, the module covers basic scheduling techniques, empowering students to develop realistic project timelines. Understanding the basics of resource allocation and management, including principles of cost estimation, equips participants with crucial skills for optimising project resources. Additionally, the module emphasises the importance of effective project progress reporting through simple tracking methods and teaches students how to communicate project feedback effectively using basic charts and reports.
  • SCMAA0 – 8 credits(≈ 80 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate the ability to evaluate his or her performance or the performance of others, and to take appropriate action where necessary; to take responsibility for his or her learning within a structured learning process; and to promote the learning of ot
    The Project Planning module offers a comprehensive exploration of project planning, an indispensable aspect of effective project management. It begins by defining the fundamental concept of a project and delves into essential project management terminology and principles, providing students with a solid foundation. Students will learn to adeptly create and organise project tasks, ensuring clarity and efficiency in project execution. Furthermore, the module covers basic scheduling techniques, empowering students to develop realistic project timelines. Understanding the basics of resource allocation and management, including principles of cost estimation, equips participants with crucial skills for optimising project resources. Additionally, the module emphasises the importance of effective project progress reporting through simple tracking methods and teaches students how to communicate project feedback effectively using basic charts and reports.
  • SCPLA0 – 8 credits(≈ 80 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate the ability to identify, evaluate, and solve defined, routine, and new problems within a familiar context, and to apply solutions based on relevant evidence and procedures or other forms of explanation appropriate to the bioscience field, demo
    The Project Planning module offers a comprehensive exploration of project planning, an indispensable aspect of effective project management. It begins by defining the fundamental concept of a project and delves into essential project management terminology and principles, providing students with a solid foundation. Students will learn to adeptly create and organise project tasks, ensuring clarity and efficiency in project execution. Furthermore, the module covers basic scheduling techniques, empowering students to develop realistic project timelines. Understanding the basics of resource allocation and management, including principles of cost estimation, equips participants with crucial skills for optimising project resources. Additionally, the module emphasises the importance of effective project progress reporting through simple tracking methods and teaches students how to communicate project feedback effectively using basic charts and reports.
  • SCPSA0 – 8 credits(≈ 80 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of bioscience.
    This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the corporate sector while fostering individual effectiveness, self-awareness, communication and networking skills. Students will develop proficiency in communicating scientific information reliably and coherently, employing various mediums such as written, oral, visual and symbolic forms. Emphasis is placed on understanding and adhering to conventions surrounding intellectual property, copyright and plagiarism, including legal implications. Additionally, students will acquire the ability to gather information from diverse sources, using effective information and communication technology (ICT) skills. They will learn to discern and select relevant information for specific tasks, applying fundamental processes of analysis, synthesis and evaluation to enhance critical thinking abilities.
  • SCSQA0 – 8 credits(≈ 80 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate the ability to communicate scientific information reliably, accurately, and coherently, using conventions appropriate to the context, in written and oral or using visual, symbolic and/or other forms of representation or in a practical demonstr
    The Project Planning module offers a comprehensive exploration of project planning, an indispensable aspect of effective project management. It begins by defining the fundamental concept of a project and delves into essential project management terminology and principles, providing students with a solid foundation. Students will learn to adeptly create and organise project tasks, ensuring clarity and efficiency in project execution. Furthermore, the module covers basic scheduling techniques, empowering students to develop realistic project timelines. Understanding the basics of resource allocation and management, including principles of cost estimation, equips participants with crucial skills for optimising project resources. Additionally, the module emphasises the importance of effective project progress reporting through simple tracking methods and teaches students how to communicate project feedback effectively using basic charts and reports.
Learning Outcomes (61)
Linked to modules: 61 of 61
  • 1.1 Identify, describe, and explain core concepts and principles of the bioscience discipline.
  • 1.1: Identify, describe, and explain core concepts and principles of the bioscience discipline.
  • 1.2 Discuss the relationships among the bioscience core concepts and principles.
  • 1.2: Discuss the relationships among the bioscience core concepts and principles.
  • 1.3 Identify the range and limits of the core bioscience concepts and principles.
  • 1.3: Identify the range and limits of the core bioscience concepts and principles.
  • 1.4 Apply the core bioscience concepts and principles to standard problems
  • 1.4: Apply the core bioscience concepts and principles to standard problems.
  • 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of bioscience.
  • 2.1 Examine the significance of contested scientific knowledge in a contemporary context.
  • 2.1: Examine the significance of contested scientific knowledge in a contemporary context.
  • 2.2 Apply the generally accepted scientific information and ideas to solve problems in bioscience
  • 2.2: Apply the generally accepted scientific information and ideas to solve problems in bioscience.
  • 2. Demonstrate an awareness of how scientific knowledge or a knowledge system develops and evolves within the bioscience field.
  • 3.1 Reflect on thinking and reasoning processes in the bioscience field.
  • 3.1: Reflect on thinking and reasoning processes in the bioscience field.
  • 3.2 Apply logical thinking and identify naive and flawed scientific reasoning.
  • 3.2: Apply logical thinking and identify naive and flawed scientific reasoning.
  • 3.3 Develop a self-conscious capacity to judge when a problem has been adequately solved.
  • 3.3: Develop a self-conscious capacity to judge when a problem has been adequately solved.
  • 3.4 Formulate, analyse, and solve concrete and abstract problems, in familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
  • 3.4: Formulate, analyse, and solve concrete and abstract problems, in familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
  • 3.5 Apply knowledge of theory to real-world contexts
  • 3.5: Apply knowledge of theory to real-world contexts.
  • 3: Apply ICT appropriate to the bioscience discipline, e.g., for computational applications; simulation applications; pattern recognition; automation and control; managing large volumes of data.
  • 3. Demonstrate the ability to identify, evaluate, and solve defined, routine, and new problems within a familiar context, and to apply solutions based on relevant evidence and procedures or other forms of explanation appropriate to the bioscience field, demonstrating an understanding of the consequences.
  • 4.1 Successfully and effectively contribute to group work within various activities during module assignments.
  • 4.1: Successfully and effectively contribute to group work within various activities during module assignments.
  • 4.2 Communicate the outcomes of scientific group work effectively and respect the contributions of each group member.
  • 4.2: Communicate the outcomes of scientific group work effectively and respect the contributions of each group member.
  • 4.3 Apply organisational skills in managing group work
  • 4.3: Apply organisational skills in managing group work.
  • 4. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a member of a team or group in scientific projects or investigations.
  • 5.1 Apply appropriate study skills in learning from text, note-taking, summarising, analysis, and synthesis.
  • 5.1: Apply appropriate study skills in learning from text, note-taking, summarising, analysis, and synthesis.
  • 5.2 Develop and use effective learning strategies which suit personal needs and contexts in both summative and formative assessment procedures.
  • 5.2: Develop and use effective learning strategies which suit personal needs and contexts in both summative and formative assessment procedures.
  • 5.3 Apply effective time management by completing and submitting tasks/assignments within the agreed time frame
  • 5.3: Apply effective time management by completing and submitting tasks/assignments within the agreed time frame.
  • 5. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate his or her performance or the performance of others, and to take appropriate action where necessary; to take responsibility for his or her learning within a structured learning process; and to promote the learning of others.
  • 6.1 Correctly use scientific language to produce clear and coherent written documents in line with scientific conventions.
  • 6.1: Correctly use scientific language to produce clear and coherent written documents in line with scientific conventions.
  • 6.2 Use statistical measurements appropriately and critically and illustrate an understanding by means of the conclusions presented.
  • 6.2: Use statistical measurements appropriately and critically and illustrate an understanding by means of the conclusions presented.
  • 6.3 Present verbal scientific information in front of others.
  • 6.3: Present verbal scientific information in front of others.
  • 6.4 Use appropriate referencing conventions, avoid plagiarism, and respect intellectual property.
  • 6.4: Use appropriate referencing conventions, avoid plagiarism, and respect intellectual property.
  • 6.5 Correctly and appropriately use non-verbal forms in various module assignments and present information using visual aids and PowerPoint Slide Shows.
  • 6.5: Correctly and appropriately use non-verbal forms in various module assignments and present information using visual aids and PowerPoint Slide Shows.
  • 6.6 Produce a report on a laboratory project according to accepted standards
  • 6.6: Produce a report on a laboratory project according to accepted standards.
  • 6. Demonstrate the ability to communicate scientific information reliably, accurately, and coherently, using conventions appropriate to the context, in written and oral or using visual, symbolic and/or other forms of representation or in a practical demonstration, including an understanding of and respect for conventions around intellectual property, copyright and plagiarism, including the associated legal implications.
  • 7.1 Perform tasks related to basic computer literacy skills within a laboratory setting.
  • 7.1: Perform tasks related to basic computer literacy skills within a laboratory setting.
  • 7.2 Critically assess the validity of ICT solutions for problems posed by the bioscience discipline.
  • 7.2: Critically assess the validity of ICT solutions for problems posed by the bioscience discipline.
  • 7.3 Apply ICT appropriate to the bioscience discipline, e.g., for computational applications; simulation applications; pattern recognition; automation and control; managing large volumes of data
  • 7.3: Apply ICT appropriate to the bioscience discipline, e.g., for computational applications; simulation applications; pattern recognition; automation and control; managing large volumes of data.
  • 7. Demonstrate the ability to gather information from a range of sources, including oral, written, or symbolic texts and effective Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills, to select information appropriate to the task, and to apply basic processes of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation on that information.
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