Ref: 400/1041/7
Level:
3
GHL:
600
Age Range:
16+
Certification End Date: 31/07/2027
There are no formal entry requirements for students applying for the AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group Access to H.E. Diplomas. Centres adopting the Diploma are, nevertheless, required to ensure that learners admitted onto the Diploma possess the necessary skills and personal qualities to cope with the demands of the course. The AVA expects centres to establish that candidates normally operate to at least Level Two in English and Level One in Mathematics before being accepted onto a course leading to the Diploma. In addition, centres would be expected to provide advice and guidance about the demands of the course and to establish that applicants show appropriate levels of commitment and motivation.
Centres are encouraged to consider using a variety of assessment methods in order to prepare the learner for study at a higher level in their relevant subject area. These include essay writing, presentations, practical, academic displays, discussions, reflection, role play, research projects and field work
The Access to HE Diploma is a full Level 3 qualification designed to prepare learners without traditional qualifications for entry into Higher Education (HE). The Diploma provides opportunity for learners to acquire and develop knowledge and skills needed to progress to higher education study and also enables learners to develop social and emotional skills such as communication and confidence.
Learners who complete and achieve the Access to HE Diploma could progress onto Higher Education courses including Bachelor Degrees, Foundation Degrees, Higher National Certificates and Diplomas (HNC/HND) and Higher Degree Apprenticeships. The Access to HE Diploma could also support access into employment areas where evidence of study and achievement at level 3 is required.
*IMPORTANT NOTICE* AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is not a training provider and is unable to provide careers advice on specific courses or qualifications.
Learners who are currently studying / or have completed an AIM Qualification should contact their training provider with queries or be directed to the Learner’s Page for further information.
Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions)
The Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) aims to develop student’s knowledge and skills in a range of different health-related professions. Students will develop their understanding of the key concepts of human biology, including cell biology, nutrition and digestion, the nervous system and reproduction.
Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care)
The Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) aims to develop student’s understanding of health and social care, theory and practice, and the skills required for effective practice.
Access to HE Diploma (Medical Science)
WITHDRAWN
The Access to HE Diploma (Medical Science) aims to develop students’ understanding of a range of medical sciences and topics in human biology, chemistry, physics and psychology. Students will have the opportunity to look at areas in health and disease, medical genetics, human anatomy and physiology and cell biology.
Access to HE Diploma (Medicine)
This level 3 Access to HE Diploma is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and is designed to prepare learners without traditional qualifications for entry into Higher Education (HE). The Diploma provides an opportunity for learners to acquire and develop knowledge and skills needed to progress to higher education study and enables learners to develop social and emotional skills such as communication and confidence.
