Monday, 20 April 2009

More and more apprentices are now going on to study higher-level qualifications.




There are many opportunities for progression beyond your Advanced Apprenticeship:
Higher Level NVQ’sStudying for a higher level NVQ provides competences that involve the application of knowledge and skills in a broad range of complex, technical or professional work activities. There is a substantial degree of personal autonomy as well as responsibility for the work of others. The allocation of substantial resources features strongly, as do personal accountabilities for analysis and diagnosis, design, planning, execution and evaluation.
DegreesThere are various degrees available such as Bachelor Degrees, Foundation Degrees, Masters Degrees and Doctorates. For many industries a degree is necessary for example Law and Medicine. The majority of courses last three years but there are also four year sandwich courses where one year of study is spent in industry. Degrees can be studied full time or part time.
HNC/HNDA Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Diploma (HND) is available in everything from accounting to video production. HNC’s are often studied part time over two years ideal for those who also work. HND’s take two years full time to complete or longer part time. HNC’s can allow entry into the second year of an honours degree while HND’s allow entry into the second or third year.
Modes of study include:
Applicants for full time higher education will need to ensure that the Advanced Apprenticeship qualification is accepted by the university or college for the chosen subject. Full-time student will be able to get a student loan to assist with costs, such as the course fees and subsistence costs. More than 40% of students in higher education are studying on a part-time basis; students can continue to earn a wage, and non-repayable grants are now available to help with the costs of fees. The grants are means tested on the student’s own wage.

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