Pre-Access Progression Diploma

General information

This is a one year course for adults wanting to develop maths and English skills so that they might progress on to an Access to H.E. Diploma or other Level 3 course the following year.Many adults who have been out of education for some time and who are considering university study, benefit enormously from this additional year, developing their written English, numeracy and study skills.

Please note that 2013/14 Access courses will be run from our Orpington Campus only.

Course content

This is a full Level 2 qualification which includes English, maths, IT and study skills.

Teaching and assessment

The course is assessed through a combination of written assignments, tests, presentations and project work. To pass the Diploma in Progression, students must achieve 45 credits in total - which is usually equivalent to passing 15 units or subjects in the year. Some units (up to 4) can also be achieved at Level 1.

Entry requirements

To apply for the Progression Diploma you must be aged 19 or over and have an ability and a genuine desire to study at GSCE level. If English is not your first language, it is recommended that you have the relevant IELTS qualification or equivalent.

Although no formal qualifications are required, admission to the course will depend on the results of literacy and numeracy tests as well as a free-writing exercise and interview. Students should demonstrate that they are operating at Level 1, working towards Level 2 in both key skill subjects.

Additional course costs

Registration fee £100

Progression

Students who complete the course successfully very often progress on to an Access to H.E. course, but please note, this is subject to passing mandatory units, having a suitable tutor reference and passing the subsequent Access admission tests. Students may, of course, wish to use their Level 2 qualification to find suitable employment or to study on other Level 3 programmes.

Dates and times

This course is run over three days a week. Students should allow approximately 10 hours a week for self-study/homework.