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Access to Nursing - Level 2 Certificate - September Start



 
Available for applications


More information about this Course


Useful Information
Mode of study: Part Time, 2 days a week between 9am and 5pm Level: 2 Duration:1 Year Awarding/validation body: Gateway

Course Overview

This is a qualification designed for adults who are interested in nursing or social work as a professional career. The Access Level 2 course is delivered over two or three days. Access Level 2 is well established and is a progression pathway to Access to HE Diploma at level 3.

Students will study:

  • Digital Skills at Level 1
  • GCSE English
  • Functional Skills Maths at Level 1
  • Biology
  • Psychology
  • Nursing Studies
  • Infection Control
  • Preparation for Progression units.


Students must be completely committed to hard work and are required to maintain full attendance (100%) throughout the course.



Course Highlights

We offer fantastic extra-curricular activities:

Macmillan fund raising 

Walking for health at Macmillan Resource Centre at Croydon University Hospital

Many more volunteering opportunities to support your Personal Statement.

There is also excellent progression to universities. The course will help you to develop the essential academic skills of critical thinking, evaluation and analysis. All of which will prepare you for independent study at university.



Career Opportunities & Further Study
Internal progression to Access Level 3 – Nursing, Nursing in Work or Nursing and Health Science upon successful completion of all Level 2 units at Croydon College, progressing towards their career goals in friendly and familiar surroundings.

Assessment

You will be assessed throughout this course using a variety of assessment methods including:

  • Assignments
  • Role plays
  • Case studies
  • Presentations
  • Leaflets
  • Projects
  • You will produce both individual and group work.

Your English and maths will be formally (exam) assessed at the end of the academic year.



Entry Requirements
English and maths at GCSEs grade 9-3 (A*-D).Equivalence of these qualifications will be considered.

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