Adult Course Entry Requirements

GCSE English and maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent

AND

Interview

Acceptable equivalents are Basic Skills, L2 Literacy and Numeracy, Functional Skills L2 and Key Skills L3 Application of Number or Communications.

Applicants wishing to progress to Midwifery will need a minimum of GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or B/5 equivalent dependent on individual University entry requirements

GCSE English and maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent

AND

Interview

GCSE English Language, Science and maths at grade A*-C/9-4 may be a requirement for progression to some careers and Higher Education Programmes.

Some universities require students to have a full UK manual driving licence, with no more than six points.

GCSE English at Grade C/4 or equivalent

AND

Interview

L2 Maths qualification desirable but not essential.

Note where applicants do not have this, progress will be reviewed by the HoSt. Applicants will study L2 Maths alongside this course starting in semester 2.

GCSE Maths at Grade C/4 is desirable

The ability to word process under time constraints.

Pass Level 2 AAT certificate in Accounting

OR

a L2 accounting qualification from another awarding body

OR

A Level Accounting at Grade A*-C.

Applicants without these qualifications but sufficient life / work experience can sit a diagnostic assessment.

The ability to word process under time constraints.

Pass AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

OR

UK Degree in Accounts.

English GCSE C/4 or higher or equivalent

AND

INTERVIEW applicants need to be able to demonstrate their ability to handle the level of academic work required and show a willingness to take responsibility for oneself.

If an applicant does not hold this qualification a diagnostic assessment will be carried out to ascertain the level at which they are working – a minimum of Level 2 is an entry requirement for this course.

Applicants must be able to respect others regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

CPCAB Counselling Skills Level 2 Certificate or equivalent with

AND

INTERVIEW applicants need to be able to demonstrate their ability to handle the level of academic work required and show a willingness to take responsibility for oneself.

Would consider equivalent with previous 90 hours of counselling skills training,

Applicants must be able to respect others regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, or their equivalent

AND

INTERVIEW applicants need to be able to demonstrate their ability to handle the level of academic work required and show a willingness to take responsibility for oneself.

AND

A 150-hour placement

AND

An enhanced DBS is also required.

Equivalent counselling qualifications considered

Applicants must be able to respect others regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

This qualification is not suitable for those who are currently in a state of severe emotional difficulty and/or severe psychological confusion.  Candidates need to be made aware of the nature of the course, and in particular that the course involves experiential elements that will involve considerable personal disclosure and associated personal developmental activities.

GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in either maths or English or an equivalent qualification (e.g. Level 2 Key Skills/Functional Skills/Basic Skills) plus an interview.

AND

An 80-hour minimum placement.

AND

An enhanced DBS is also required.

Pass L2 Teaching Assistant

OR

have substantial experience in assisting pupils in learning environments, undertaking assessments, supporting behaviour management.

AND

GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent, in both maths and English

AND

A 100-hour placement

AND

an enhanced DBS

Entry 3 Functional Skills qualification

OR

Skills check E3.7-2.6

Students will also be required to complete a skills check and interview using BKSB – if less than E3.7 students will need to complete an online package to upskill

Students with no prior formal qualifications who achieve skills check at E3.7-2.6 will have an initial assessment in class to determine L1 or L2 FS

GCSE 2/3

OR

L1 Functional Skills

OR

Skills check E3.7-2.6

Students will also be required to complete a skills check and interview using BKSB – if less than L1.7 students will need to complete an online package to upskill

Students with no prior formal qualifications who achieve skills check at E3.7-2.6 will have an initial assessment in class to determine L1 or L2 FS

Students with no prior formal qualifications who achieve skills check >2.6 will have an initial assessment to determine if they access GCSE class

English Grade C/4 or equivalent,

AND

undertake a short telephone interview

L3 CIPD qualification

OR

Degree level qualification (Level 5 or above)