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Award:
NOCN Level 2 Progression Award

What's it all about?:
This course prepares learners 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 3 stages:

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

Certificate - gaining a wider set of skills, building on those acquired at Award stage.

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

WHO IS IT FOR?
This course is specifically designed for mature learners 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 enable you to progress onto a variety of level 3 courses at the College (subject to interview), such as Access to HE diplomas, some A levels or some BTECs.

Entry Requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Duration: Part-time day or evening will run for 36 weeks. Express day course will run for five weeks. Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Award (Three units)· Managing your own Learning· Developing Reading Strategies· Improving Punctuation and Grammar

Certificate (Four units)· Developing Personal Study Skills · Understanding Common Measures and Shape· Using Writing for Meaning · Developing Problem Solving Skills

Diploma (Six units)· Developing and Using Research · Word Processing · Internet and Intranets · Improving Own Learning and Performance · Numeracy in Context (planning a project) · Using Calculations

HOW WILL I LEARN?
You will be required to attend all your classes in order to receive the necessary tuition.

WHAT SUPPORT WILL I RECEIVE?
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 and a half 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

Are there any exams?:
HOW WILL I 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 throughout the different stages of the course. In order to achieve each qualification you will need the following credits:

Award - Nine credits

Certificate - 24 credits

Diploma - 45 credits.
Course Facts

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Start Date:
1 April 2010

End Date:
30 June 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Instalments:

Material Fees:


Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
PRA1

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 are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

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Start Date:
20 April 2010

End Date:
31 December 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£200 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £50.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £50.00 per year

Material Fees:
£10

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
PRA4

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 are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

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Start Date:
1 September 2010

End Date:
31 October 2010

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Instalments:

Material Fees:


Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
PRA1

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 are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.