Access to Higher Education Diploma - Social and Community Work

28011W0 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 09/09/2024
Time/Day | 09:30 - 15:00 WED/THU/FR

Is this course for me?

This course is in partnership with Wigan Council and Edge Hill University.



Access to HE Diplomas are well established national qualifications which allow students without traditional Level 3 qualifications to apply for degree courses and enter university level study. The Social Work route is for those who wish to progress on to degrees which will lead to careers in social work, youth work or Public Health.
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What will I study?

Units studied will include: Social Work in Practice, Safeguarding Children and Social Work, Social Work and Elderly People, Early Social Development, Concepts of Normality and Mental Health, Transition Psychology and Sociology of the Family.

How long is the course?

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week for one year.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is on going and developed through a portfolio of course work. A large proportion of your work will be essay or assignment based but you can also expect exams, presentations and project work.

What qualifications do I need?

You will need GCSE English Grade A* - C / 9-4 plus an interview. No equivalent for English is accepted. GCSE Maths is desirable (if no GCSE, an equivalent will be accepted). Acceptable equivalents for maths are L2 Basic Skills Numeracy, Functional Skills

What can I progress onto?

You can progress onto university to study a degree course in Social Work or related subjects. You will be guaranteed an interview with Edge Hill University.

Other Information

Students will also need a clean DBS in order to pursue careers in social work/youth work. You will be asked to declare your criminal record on application. If you are 19+ you may be eligible to apply for An Advanced Learner Loan to pay for your course fee

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
£3209.00 Yes Yes

Exam Fee

£175.00
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Finance and Investment Analysts and Advisers

Finance and investment analysts and advisers advise customers, who may be individuals, companies or specialist groups, on the purchase of investments, insurance, mortgages, pensions and other financial services and products.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

4.09%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£20,578
Entry
£35,491
Median
£62,264
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Identifies and attracts new clients by arranging visits and explaining the benefits of financial products.
  • Keeps up to date with financial products, legislation and requirements for compliance with the relevant regulatory authority.
  • Prepares summary reports of findings for fund managers.
  • Monitors information on the socio-economic environment and interprets the implications of such information for their clients.
  • Advises on the relative merits of pension schemes, insurance policies and mortgages that best meet the needs of clients given their personal circumstances.
  • Analyses the financial position of clients, considering outgoings, dependants and commitments.
  • Predicts the likely long- and short-term future performance of securities and other financial products and advises upon what will be an appropriate investment for their clients.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Mathematics Economics and Accounting Sales and Marketing Computers and Electronics English Language

Skills

Active Listening Critical Thinking Speaking Active Learning Mathematics Reading Comprehension Writing Monitoring Learning Strategies
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