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Q. What is
Aimhigher?
Aimhigher is
the name of the project working to widen participation in Higher
Education for more young people and adults - especially 18 to 30
year olds.
Our aim is to
encourage those, who might not normally think that Higher
Education is for them, to think again. We offer a range of
support via projects to raise awareness, aspiration and
achievement.
The Aimhigher
Lincolnshire and Rutland team works in partnership with schools,
colleges, work-based learning providers and employers to help young
people and adults make the right choices about Higher
Education.
Q. What is
an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are
nationally designed training programmes that are available
for fourteen year olds, young people and adults. They were
introduced in 2004 to replace the existing Modern
Apprenticeships.
Young people
and adults are taught new skills within a framework agreed with
employers which is set against national qualification and work
standards. Learners have the opportunity to learn on the job, build
up new skills/knowledge, gain qualifications at Level 2 or 3
and earn money.
Want to find
out more about Apprenticeships?...then click
here
Q. What is
Further Education?
Further
Education is study at Level 3. It is taken after Level 2
qualifications such as GCSEs, GNVQ intermediate or work–based
learning NVQ2. It is usually taken after the age of sixteen or
later in life as a mature student.
Level 3
Further Education courses can be taken in school sixth forms,
colleges or at work-based learning placements. Students will
gain AS Levels, A2 Levels, GNVQ, BTEC, AVCE, NVQ3 or a
combination of these qualifications with Key Skills.
Many adults
take an Access course at a college of Further Education.
This offers students a valuable study experience before
progressing to Higher Education.
Q. What is
Higher Education?
Higher
Education is study at Level 4, taken after successful completion of
Level 3. There are many ways to obtain Higher Education
qualifications other than through 3 year full-time
courses.
Want to
know more about different routes into HE?...
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Q. What
are Foundation Degrees?
Foundation
Degrees are employment-related Higher Education qualifications,
designed to equip people with the high-level skills that are sought
by employers. They bring Higher Education and employment closer
together and could be ideal for starting or furthering a career.
Study can be full or part time.
Foundation
Degrees are Level 4 qualifications that can be topped up to a
Honours Degree with 1 year of full-time study or 2 years of
part-time study.
Q. How
can students find a suitable Foundation Degree?
The UCAS
website links to National Foundation Degrees...visit www.ucas.com
Looking
for a local Foundation Degree in Lincolnshire and
Rutland?...
then click here
Q. Is the
Foundation Degree an easier form of Higher
Education?
No. It is a
high quality Degree programme underpinned by rigorous and
broad-based academic learning and workplace training.
Foundation
Degrees add another aspect to Higher Education by offering more
learning which fits to your work-place.
Q. What
qualifications are needed to get a place on a Foundation
Degree?
Entry
qualifications are flexible and may take into account previous work
and study experience. Students may need to show a
relevant standard of Level 3 education.
Many
universities accept a relevant Advanced Apprenticeship or Access
Course as an entry requirement. Approach the individual college or
university of choice.
Q. What
Higher Education courses are available locally?
Many...
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