The College’s policy on access to this qualification is aligned with that of Pearson, the awarding body:
• they should be available to everyone capable of reaching the required standards
• they should be free from any barriers that restrict access and progression
• there should be equal opportunities for all those wishing to access the qualifications.
The College is committed to recruiting learners to this qualification with integrity and to demonstrating good practice in the use of initial assessment and learning needs analysis.
The college will review the applicant’s prior qualifications and/or experience, considering whether this profile shows that they have the potential to achieve the qualification. Applicants will be given relevant information and advice about the qualification to make sure it meets their needs.
It is recommended that all those wishing to join this qualification should undertake an initial assessment of skills in English, mathematics, and ICT and an interview with the admission tutor.
Applicants development needs will be recorded and an action plan will be agreed. The aim is for learners to achieve Level 2 as a minimum.
For learners with disabilities and specific needs, this review will need to take account of the support available to the learners during teaching and assessment of
the qualification.
International qualifications at the appropriate level will also be accepted. The College will use
UK NARIC to determine the equivalence of any international qualifications.