An Access to Higher Education Diploma is the ideal way for ADULT students without traditional A levels or level 3 qualifications to qualify for entry to a degree or other Higher Education course. The Access qualification is a popular, nationally recognised qualification designed to provide adult students with the skills they need to apply for courses at universities. Access Diplomas are Level 3 courses specifically tailored toward the adult learner. South Downs College is proud to be offering QAA credit based Access to Higher Education Diplomas validated by LASER in a variety of qualification pathways The Social Sciences pathway is designed for adult students who are interested in preparing for Higher Education courses in for example: the general area of social work, probation, youth work, or specific subject degrees such as psychology, sociology or social sciences. Core units include: Health Psychology, Studies of Social Work Practice, Social Policy and Sociology. (Note: All pathways also include modules in Study Skills, ICT , preparation for university and an independent project unit.)
Name: Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Care Professions) Qualification title: Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Care Professions Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment Assessment is made through completion of assignment based activities, essays, course work, independent study and research, practical work and class based tests. In order to achieve an overall pass, students must achieve 60 credits of which at least 45 must be at level 3 and up to 15 at level 2. All level 3 credits will be graded at Pass/Merit or Distinction. Awarding Laser Learning Awards Created 20160616 07:51:26 Updated 20160616 07:51:26
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Title: Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Care Professions Qualification: Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Care Professions Classification: Health, Public Services and Care