Curriculum Information

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QAA Benchmarks

Educational Aim

Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

Level 4 Modules

Teaching and Assessment

Learning and Teaching Methods

Employer Engagement

Employer Engagement will be achieved by:

Visiting Speakers

Speakers from care sector organisations will be utilised to add context to modules.

Volunteering

Students can undertake placement for skills and better understanding although it is not a course requirement

Means of Assessment

Essay

Presentation

Critique

Portfolio

Poster Presentation

Learning Support

Induction

Students will enjoy a comprehensive induction programme. This will be delivered by the course leader and course tutors– there will be common content and, content specific to each module. Within 6 weeks of commencing the course, students will also be visited by the USW Link Officer / Course Leader in order to reinforce the fact that they are USW students. Induction content will introduce all aspects of student life such as VLE training, pastoral care and wider college / university services.

Personal Tutor

Personal tutoring arrangements will also be outlined in the course handbook.

All full time students are entitled to a tutorial programme that enhances their experience, thereby promoting improvements in learner retention, attainment and progression to further study and/or employment.

The tutorial programme consists of two elements:

Individual 1:2:1 pastoral/academic supportStudent Tutorial Enrichment Programme (STEP)

NPTC Group, Coleg Gwent and USW utilise a tutorial system where students have the opportunity to meet with their tutor for individual advice and support regarding their work, or any other matters which might affect their ability to achieve. This system will continue, but in light of the increasing student numbers and limited staff resources, the tutorial system for supervision will be changed to include more group sessions.

Office Hours

This information will be provided to students at induction. Arrangements will be outlined in the course handbook.

Tutorials

Tutorial time is allocated via each module throughout the year. These sessions will follow a group tutorial format Time is allocated each week for group and one to one tutorials.
for each module

Seminars

As can be seen in the learning & teaching section, seminars are a key pedagogical device. This will allow the contextualisation of theory to health and social care settings.

Formative Assessment

The use of seminars will allow formative assessment to be embedded in the course. Additionally, the use of online learning will encourage students to engage with formative assessment.

Progress meetings

Linked to the personal tutoring system discussed above, the course leader will carry out progress meetings in every academic year.

Research Supervision

N/A

Online Resources

Students will have access to either their Coleg Gwent or NPTC Group Moodle and USW FindiT.

Advice Centres

Both NPTC and Coleg Gwent students are able to access student support or counselling at a cross college services available to all students via self or course tutor referral using direct email or by booking an appointment at the Student Services office in the learning centre.

In addition, students have access to advice centres located on every USW campus. Advice Centres offer a friendly, impartial and non-judgemental service, where you can talk openly in a confidential environment. They can work with you to find a resolution including guiding you towards any specialist support you may need. Support offered to students are counselling, numeracy and literacy testing or signposting to relevant and appropriate outside services.

DDS Service

Students with disability and dyslexia. Early student screening at both Coleg Gwent and NPTC and student support provision from study support service team helps students with identified disabilities and learning difficulties receive support from the early stages of the course. Students are referred to USW student support if assessment regarding dyslexia is required and once this process is complete appointments are arranged with staff in the study support services team at Coleg Gwent and NPTC

IT/Library

Site visits have identified that there are appropriate services available for students. Additionally, advice centre information will be outlined in the course handbook.

Library training on e-learning materials is provided in induction and throughout the year. Library staff deliver a series of workshops with specific focus on the use of Harvard referencing system, searching reliable online sources and covering basic word processing skills.

Course Exit Points

Progression Route

Students will have the option to use this qualification as an access route to level 4 courses – examples listed below. Students will not be able to APEL level 4 credit.USW Foundation Degrees available at Coleg Gwents to progress to Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Management,Foundation Degree in Public Health,Foundation Degree Psychology,Foundation Degree Community Health and Wellbeing,Foundation Degree Mental HealthDegree programmes delivered at Pontypridd campus (Glyntaff)BN Nursing, orBSc Public Health

Entry Requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:

Applications are welcomed from individuals who have the capacity to participate and the interest and motivation to succeed in higher education. Admission of students is taken on individual merit demonstrated through the application process including interviews, personal statements, and support by appropriate references, as well as academic potential.

The diverse range of qualifications available is recognised and applications from those with non-traditional qualifications are welcomed where appropriate.

Neath Port Talbot College Group and Coleg Gwent encourage applications from students with the full range of possible qualifications and in considering applicants will take into account GCSEs A levels, AS levels, BTEC National Diplomas and National Certificates, Access qualifications, key skills qualifications, and international equivalent qualifications. It also makes provision for admission with academic credit on the basis of prior learning, and for the accreditation of prior experiential learning

We seek to provide equal opportunity for all candidates to demonstrate their achievement and potential, and endeavour to consider any obstacles a candidate has to overcome in their studies.

Equivalent international qualifications are acceptable

Those without such qualifications are considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account.

Inclusive Curriculum Statement

The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/

Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution

N/A