Information for approved centres: we have learning resources for a number of units included in our Pre-Access programmes. Please check with your Curriculum Relationship Development Manager for more information.

Pre-Access Programmes

Our pre-Access qualifications allow learners to build up their knowledge and skills to enable them to advance into the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma

Pre-Access qualifications funding removal list

View a list of Pre-Access qualifications that will lose funding form 1st August 2022

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Qualifications by subject area

To support learner progression to Access to HE we offer a suite of off-the-shelf qualifications at Level 1 and Level 2.

The entire suite of qualifications is eligible for Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funding for 2023/24.

Some Access to HE Diploma courses require GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English to meet entry requirements. Please check the Diploma specifications for more information.

Applied Science & Technology

Qualification	Level	Credits	GLH	Suitable for progression to
Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Applied Science and Technology	1	9	75	Access to HE Diploma (Science) Access to HE Diploma (Environmental Science) Access to HE Diploma (Medical Biosciences) Access to HE Diploma (Pharmacy and Biomedical Science) Access to HE Diploma (Forensic Science) Access to HE Diploma (Paramedic Science) Access to HE Diploma (Radiography) Access to HE Diploma (Sport Science) Access to HE Diploma (Computing) Access to HE Diploma (Engineering) Access to HE Diploma (Veterinary Science)
Level 2 Award In Skills for Professions in Applied Science and Technology	2	6	44
Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Further Study in Health and Human Sciences	2	18	144
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Further Study in Health and Human Sciences	2	26	205

Building & Construction

Qualification	Level	Credits	GLH	Suitable for progression to
Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Construction and Engineering	1	9	75	Access to HE Diploma (Construction and Built Environment)
Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Construction and Engineering	1	32	270
Level 2 Award in Skills for Professions in Building and Construction	2	6	44
Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Building and Construction	2	16	109
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Professions in Building and Construction	2	26	198

Business, Administration & Finance

Qualification	Level	Credits	GLH	Suitable for progression to
Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance	1	9	75	Access to HE Diploma (Business and Law) Access to HE Diploma (Business Studies) Access to HE Diploma (Business and Finance) Access to HE Diploma (Digital Marketing and Social Media) Access to HE Diploma (Digital Technologies in Business Management)
Level 2 Award in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance	2	6	44

Catering, Hospitality & Tourism

Qualification	Level	Credits	GLH	Suitable for progression to
Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Catering, Hospitality and Tourism	1	9	73	Access to HE Diploma (Business Studies)
Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Catering, Hospitality and Tourism	1	32	244	Access to HE Diploma (Business Studies)

Digital & Computing

Qualification	Level	Credits	GLH	Suitable for progression to
Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Creative and Digital Industries	1	9	70	Access to HE Diploma (Art and Design) Access to HE Diploma (Design) Access to HE Diploma (Creative and Digital Media) Access to HE Diploma (Fashion Studies) Access to HE Diploma (Media Studies) Access to HE Diploma (Music) Access to HE Diploma (Performing Arts) Access to HE Diploma (Production Arts) Access to HE Diploma (Theatre Arts) Access to HE Diploma (Digital Technologies and Computing Science) Access to HE Diploma (Computing)
Level 2 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology	2	6	48
Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology	2	16	128
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology	2	26	208
Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology	2	37	296

Engineering

Qualification	Level	Credits	GLH	Suitable for progression to
Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Construction and Engineering	1	9	75	Access to HE Diploma (Engineering) Access to HE Diploma (Product Design)
Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Construction and Engineering	1	32	270
Level 2 Award in Skills for Professions in Engineering	2	6	44

Health & Human Sciences

Qualification	Level	Credits	GLH	Suitable for progression to
Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Further Study in Health and Human Sciences	2	18	144	Access to HE Diploma (Nursing) Access to HE Diploma (Midwifery) Access to HE Diploma (Health and Human Sciences) Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) Access to HE Diploma (Social Work) Access to HE Diploma (Counselling)
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Further Study in Health and Human Sciences	2	26	205
Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Further Study in Health and Human Sciences	2	39	309

Health & Social Care

Qualification	Level	Credits	GLH	Suitable for progression to
Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Early Years	1	9	81	Access to HE Diploma (Nursing) Access to HE Diploma (Midwifery) Access to HE Diploma (Health and Human Sciences) Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) Access to HE Diploma (Social Work) Access to HE Diploma (Counselling)
Level 2 Award in Skills for Professions in Health and Social Care	2	6	44
Level 2 Certificate In Skills for Professions in Health and Social Care	2	16	125
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Professions in Health and Social Care	2	26	200
Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Further Study in Health and Human Sciences	2	18	144
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Further Study in Health and Human Sciences	2	26	205

Horticulture, Environmental & Animal Care

Qualification	Level	Credits	GLH	Suitable for progression to
Level 2 Award in Skills for Professions in Horticulture, Environmental and Animal Care *for progression to Science based Access to HE Diplomas learners generally need to have good L2 Maths skills in order to meet the demands of the Access course and the entry requirements for degree courses within this subject area. Learners could take a L2 maths qualification (e.g. GCSE) alongside the Pre-Access qualification to gain these skills.	2	6	48	Access to HE Diploma (Science) Access to HE Diploma (Environmental Science) Access to HE Diploma (Veterinary Science)

Humanities & Social Science

Qualification	Level	Credits	GLH	Suitable for progression to
Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Further Study in Humanities & Social Science	2	16	117	Access to HE Diploma (Humanities and Social Science) Access to HE Diploma (Humanities) Access to HE Diploma (Social Science) Access to HE Diploma (Law) Access to HE Diploma (Education and Teacher Training) Access to HE Diploma (Policing and Criminology) Access to HE Diploma (Policing)

Multi-Disciplinary Qualifications in Progression

Qualification	Level	Credits	GLH	Suitable for progression to
OCNLR Level 2 Award in Progression	2	9	59	All Access to HE Diplomas
OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Progression	2	25	177
OCNLR Level 2 Diploma in Progression	2	45	331

You may also wish to view our Level 1 Progression and Level 2 Progression qualifications as part your Pre-Access to HE suite.

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