Access to Higher Education Diploma - Nursing - level 3

A Level

In Alton, Hampshire

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Alton, hampshire

  • Duration

    31 Months

Nursing. Level: This is a level 3 course. What is the Access to Higher Education Nursing course? This course is designed to provide an entry qualification to students over 19 who wish to progress to Nursing. The course will provide a solid grounding in the skills needed for effective learning of the knowledge and understanding of Human Biology and Health Studies required for a career in nursing.

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Alton, Hampshire (West Yorkshire)
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Old Odiham Road, GU34 2LX

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Course programme

Access to Higher Education Diploma - Nursing

OCN (Open College Network) Nursing

Level: This is a level 3 course.

What is the Access to Higher Education Nursing course?
This course is designed to provide an entry qualification to students over 19 who wish to progress to Nursing.

The course will provide a solid grounding in the skills needed for effective learning of the knowledge and understanding of Human Biology and Health Studies required for a career in nursing.

Before you can enrol you will need to complete an application form stating what qualifications you have already achieved, you will then be asked to attend an informal interview which will entail a short written task.

NB An interview is required before you can enrol on this course .

Course topics
Units followed will include:
  • Human Biology
  • Health Studies
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Communication Studies
Students who have already gained Maths, Science and English GCSE at grade C usually cope more easily with the course. Teaching and Learning
The lesson style has an emphasis on student participation. You will be involved in discussions, seminars and individual and group research. There will be video and practical sessions and you will also be expected to prepare assignments. Guidance will be given on each task you undertake. There will also be lessons on study skills, IT and statistics. You will be assigned a personal tutor who will support you in your studies and progression.

Time management is essential in completing the assessment tasks and you should allow for five hours a week study time outside of class. You will be given deadlines and expected to keep to these, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Assessment details
Assessment is by continuous coursework and short examinations.

Progression
Students who will be seeking progression to Nursing at HE Level will need to ensure that they have the appropriate work experience to back up the course.

Notes Days: Daytime- to be confirmed

NB The Col lege will be closed on Monday 22 February and Friday 11 June 2010

This is a Learning & Skills Council (LSC) funded course and you may be exempt from the tuition fee, however you would be required to pay the registration fee at the time of application.

If you do not already have a full level 2 qualification (i.e. 5 GCSEs A*- C, an NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification) or a full level 3 qualification (i.e. NVQ Level 3 or two A levels) you may qualify for free tuition and registration fees on this course.

You may be eligible to claim the Adult Learning Grant. Please ask for details at your interview.

Tuition fees for overseas students may vary from those quoted.

Extra costs : GCSE exam fee £30 per exam, books approximately £100, A4 file, USB flash drive, writing materials and file paper.

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Access to Higher Education Diploma - Nursing - level 3

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