Part Time Access to HE: Diploma in Nursing

MODE OF STUDY PT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION 1 year
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Wednesday and Thursday 10.00am - 5.00pm
TOTAL FEE Currently 250 (subject to change)
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE 4,500 per academic year
ADDITIONAL COSTS Approximately 200 for books, materials and educational visits.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Open College Network London Region (OCNLR)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This course is for applicants, normally without traditional qualifications but with the potential and motivation to succeed and who have had a substantial break from continuous education. The course is designed for applicants who have substantial experience working in health care provision, who possibly have achieved an NVQ Level 3 in a Care qualification. This course is designed to meet the needs of people in full-time employment, or substantial part-time employment in the health care sector. Applicants who do not meet the employment requirement should refer to the Four day pathway. Applicants will be interviewed and expected to demonstrate Level 1 Numeracy and Level 2 Communications at initial assessment. Those seeking to enter Midwifery should already have GCSE in Maths and English at grade C or above.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
Access students will meet many other students with similar interests which helps to create a strong identity and a supportive environment.

The teaching methods reflect students' development and progress on the course. Students start in a formal classroom setting and then moving into seminars, presentations, discussions, group work, practicals, experimentation, research and finally to formal examinations at the end of the year. Throughout the year, students learning experience will be complemented by a range of external visits and through valuable contributions from visiting speakers who are prominent in their field.

Students progress and development will be supported by a personal tutor providing guidance with their individual study requirements and help with applications for Degree courses.

Students work will be continuously assessed through a variety of methods, which include; writing essays, giving oral presentations, and conducting independent research and examinations.

The subjects that students will study include:Study Skills, Health Sciences, Nursing Studies, Maths, and Psychology.


PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
Croydon College have a progression agreement with Kingston University. Other students also progress to City, Southbank and Greenwich. Previous successful students have continued their HE studies in Australia and the USA. The majority of students will study for a Diploma in Nursing although some will choose to study for a Degree.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Continuous assessment
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE A programme of visits to and from HE institutions