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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

Progression Award - NOCN

Level

Level Two

What's it all about?

This course prepares students for participation in a range of College courses. It covers essential core skills such as academic studies, English and maths and so will refresh your existing skills and will teach you how to plan and manage your learning.

On successful completion of each stage of the course not only will you be better prepared to embark on a more demanding course, but you will also be awarded a nationally recognised qualification. There are two stages:

Certificate - an introduction to some of the key subjects underpinning successful learning.

Diploma - a comprehensive set of skills, enhancing those acquired at Certificate stage.

This course is specifically designed for mature students who have not studied for some time and therefore need to brush up their skills in order to fully prepare for the next step in their learning journey. It is particularly suitable for those that are thinking of going to university and wish to "dip their toe in the water" before undertaking an Access to Higher Education course.

Progression

A level 2 qualification will prepare you to progress onto a variety of level 3 courses at the College (subject to interview), such as Access to Higher Education diplomas, some A levels or some BTECs.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, although you will be required to undertake literacy and numeracy assessments. The outcome of the assessments will assist in determining your suitablity for the course.

Duration

Part-time day course runs for 30 weeks

Are there any exams?

You will be assessed through a variety of methods such as written assignments, essays, reports and activities, but don't worry, you will be taught how to tackle the different activities. Each unit is assigned a credit value. When you successfully complete a unit you will be awarded a number of credits (usually three). You will continue to "collect" credits over the two stages of the course. In order to achieve each qualification you will need the following credits:

Certificate - 24 credits

Diploma - 45 credits.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

Certificate (eight units)· Using Spelling Rules and Stategies · Understanding Common Measures and Shape· Developing Reading Strategies, Improving Punctuation and Grammar Skills · Using Calculations · Word Processing Software · Developing Personal Development Skills · Practical Presentation Skills

Diploma (five units)· Developing and Using Research Skills · Developing Personal Study Skills · Using Algebra and Graphs · Using Writing for Meaning · Developing Personal Learning Skills

Once you begin your course, you will be assigned a Personal Tutor. S/he will monitor your progress throughout the course and will offer advice and guidance when necessary. You will attend a one hour group tutorial each week and will be scheduled to have a number of one to one tutorials with your Personal Tutor.

When can I study?

Various days and times

Course Facts

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Start Date:

1 February 2012

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:

Goschen Centre

Course Fees:

£85 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

Material Fees:

£10

Level:

Intermediate

Course Code:

PRA2

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.