This is a full-time course and you will be required to attend college approximately three days per week, and undertake online modules and an independent study day. You are also strongly advised to undertake voluntary work, work experience or employment (where possible), relating to your career plan.
DurationWhat will I study?
Our Access to Higher Education (HE) courses enable students to achieve a qualification that provides direct entry to university. They are suitable for those aged 19+ who meet the course GCSE entry criteria requirements, but do not yet have a Level 3 qualification.
Within the Faculty of Caring Professions we offer the following qualification for those who wish to embark on a career in the health sector.
Access to Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions
This course will be of interest to you if you would like to start your professional career by undertaking an under-graduate degree in one of the many careers available to you within the health sector. As part of the course you will study twenty modules relating to the following subject areas:
Psychology
Health Studies
Human Biology
Sociology
This is a full-time course and you will be required to attend college approximately three days per week, and undertake online modules and an independent study day. You are also strongly advised to undertake voluntary work, work experience or employment (where possible), relating to your career plan. This will support your application to university, and provide you with relevant employability skills.
Entry requirements (you must have obtained these prior to enrolling on the course).
5 GCSE grades A-C or 4-9 (including English and maths). In recognition of typical university entry requirements for 2021/22 we do not accept functional skills level 2 as an equivalent.
Please Note: there are variances in entry requirements throughout local and national universities, and you should check the entry requirements at your preferred university/universities before applying.
How will I be assessed?
The Awarding Body for our Access to HE course is Open Awards.
The course is internally assessed and externally quality assured. You will be assessed on each module throughout the academic year, using a variety of methods which will include written assignments, reports, research, one exam and presentations.
What will this lead to?
This course is designed to provide you with the qualification you require to advance onto a range of undergraduate degree courses, including adult nursing, mental health nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics and paramedic training.
For those wanting to enter employment, these qualifications may act as a stepping stone into jobs/careers within the health and social care sectors.
Entry requirements
Entry Level Courses:
Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational Need (SEND).
Entry Level: Skills & Employability
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study Course
GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and English and / or Sciences.
Full Time Level 1 Course
Entry Level qualification or 2 GCSE's at grades 2 or below (E or below)
Full Time Level 2 Course
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or Vocational Level 1 in relevant subject area.
*GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths is required for the courses below:
Accounting
Electrical
Plumbing
Full time Level 3 Course
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
OR
Vocational Level 2 plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:
Accounting
All Construction Subjects
Hair & Beauty Subjects
Applied Science
T Level Foundation (Level 2)
4 GCSE Grade 3 including English and Math's (or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Math's)
T Levels
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).
* Health T Levels require GCSE Grade 4 in Science.
What happens next?
It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.
Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.
This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.
At Oldham College our aim is to make sure that you have a clear line of sight to where you want to be, whether that’s employment, an apprenticeship or higher education.
Develop as a person
You will grow as a person at Oldham College because we will work with you to develop your technical or professional skills and knowledge whilst also building up your business can do skills. In this way we will make sure you enter the world of work totally as a well rounded person, ready and prepared to make your mark.
Excellent teaching
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to teaching and learning so that you gain the knowledge and competencies needed to achieve your goals. Our supportive tutors are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential to ensure you will find everything you need to succeed here.
Vocational focus
We focus on vocational qualifications which have never been more important to the economy. We do this by delivering the trained, talented employees that businesses need – we will do this for you too.
Learning pathways
The route to your future successful career is one of our learning pathways. It will comprise, in addition to your vocational course, work experience, enrichment, tutorials, English and maths. We also place a high priority on attendance, punctuality and good conduct as these personal qualities are highly valued by employers.
Future career
Reflecting growth sectors in the economy, we have updated our campus as well as the curriculum. These developments, which include new ways of engaging with employers, help to ensure that you are well prepared for your future career.
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