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Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education)
This Course at a Glance
- Change your career and become a teacher
- Understand education and development
- Completion possible in 9-12 months
- Study a degree without A Levels
- Learn at your pace
- 100% online study
- No Exams
About Your Course
Getting Started

Unit 1: Preparing To Study
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how study is organised and planned
- Understand how to apply theories of learning in relation to personal approaches to learning
- Understand a range of constraints upon study
- Understand the importance of assessment feedback.
Unit 2: Academic Writing Skills
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to write with relevance in responding to an academic task.
- Know how to interpret and discuss ideas and issues in responding to a set, academic writing task
- Be able to summarise for academic purposes, selecting key points, information or central ideas.
Unit 3: Preparing a Written Assignment
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how to use key information sources.
- Understand why sources are acknowledged and referenced.
- Understand a range of reading strategies.
- Understand note-making methods.
- Understand how to plan draft and produce a written assignment.
Unit 4: Roles, Responsibilities & Relationships in Education
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the teacher/mentor/trainer
- Understand the professional relationships between teachers and trainers engaged in education.
- Understand the importance and use of Teacher’s Standards.
- Understand the importance of continued professional development for education staff.
Unit 5: The Developing Child
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the stages of development of children from birth to 18 years.
- Understand the stages of cognitive development of children from birth to 18 years
- Understand factors which affect social, emotional, physical and cognitive development in children from birth to 18 years.
Unit 6: Influences on Educational Achievement
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the differences in educational achievement between different groups.
- Understand measures to address differences in educational achievement.
Unit 7: The Psychology of Learning
On completion of this module you will:
- Understand what is meant by learning.
- Understand what is meant by conditioning and its practical applications.
- Understand Social Learning Theory and Observational Learning.
Unit 8: The Human Nutrition and the Digestive System
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the structure and functions of the organs of the digestive system.
- Understand nutrients and their sources.
- Understand the components of a healthy diet and the consequences of an unhealthy diet.
Unit 9: Theories of Child Development
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand Piaget’s theory of development.
- Understand the major criticisms of Piaget’s work in child development.
- Understand alternative theories of development.
- Understand how stages of development link to practical situations.
Unit 10: Language acquisition
On completion of this module you will:
- Understand the stages of development on children’s language.
- Understand the contrasting views on language acquisition.
Unit 11: The Development of Education
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand changes and developments in the educational system.
- Understand contrasting theories of the role of education in society.
- Understand the relationships between educational opportunity, social class, gender and ethnicity.
Unit 12: Developmental Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the importance of early relationships in child development.
- Understand explanations of the development of individual differences.
Unit 13: Disability and Special Education Needs
On completion of this unit you will:
- Know the different types of disability and special education needs.
- Understand key features of the current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for working with learners with disabilities and special education needs.
- Understand the planning approaches used in the classroom to support inclusive learning involving learners with disabilities and special education needs.
Unit 14: Play
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand types and the value of play.
- Understand the theories of play in relation to children’s life stages.
- Be able to plan, deliver and review an activity linked to a theory of play, which meets an intended learner’s needs.
Unit 15: Short story
On completion of this module you will:
- Understand narrative elements of the story.
- Understand textual features and language.
- Understand the influence of social and historical factors on the text.
Unit 16: Managing Behaviour in the Classroom
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the importance of maintaining a positive learning environment in a classroom.
- Understand how to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Understand some of the underlying causes of behavioural problems as displayed in the classroom.
- Understand methods for managing pupil behaviour.
Unit 17: Human Reproduction, Growth & Development
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the structure and function of the human reproductive system.
- Understand how hormones regulate the reproductive system throughout life.
- Understand the sequence of events from conception to childbirth.
Unit 18: Sociology of Education
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the importance of education as a socialising agency.
- Understand the roles of education in contemporary society.
- Understand the sociological explanations of labelling and the use of stereotypes.
- Understand the concept of meritocracy.
Unit 19: Equality of Opportunities
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the main aspects of the legal framework which identify rights and responsibilities about equality of opportunities.
- Understand how to promote equality of opportunities, inclusiveness and diversity in the workplace.
Unit 20: Safeguarding in Education
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the development of legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding learners in education.
- Be able to categorise different types and recognise indicators of abuse.
- Understand policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding in an educational institution, and their use.
- Understand how different agencies work together to safeguard learners in education.
- Understand the importance of application of accepted Codes of Practice in classroom practice.
- A certain number of credits passed with a merit or a distinction grade
- A face-to-face interview at the university
- Literacy and numeracy assessments provided by the university
- Course-related work placements or work experience
- GCSE Grade A-C (4-9) in Maths and English (or equivalent level 2 such as Functional Skills/Key Skills, etc.)

A range of units make up this qualification, with an assignment at the end of each. You will submit your work to your tutor for marking and tailored feedback. You must acquire 60 credits in total in order to achieve the Access to HE Diploma (Education). Of these credits, 45 will be taken from graded units which focus on the academic subject areas included in the course. The remaining 15 come from ungraded units included to help you to improve your academic writing and study skills.
As part of your programme, you will also receive help as well as guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.
Open College Network West Midlands
On successful completion of the Open College Network West Midlands Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education) you will receive a QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma at level 3 (QAA ref: (40010837). This course has also been assigned 60 credits.
Open College Network West Midlands are a national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and Qualifications Wales, to develop and award nationally recognised qualifications.
Open College Network West Midlands work in partnership with employers, training providers, colleges, universities, schools and voluntary and community organisations to offer vocational credit-based qualifications, Access to Higher Education Diplomas and quality assured Customised Accreditation that enables learners gain employment or to progress into further learning and Higher Education. They also Quality Endorse organisations internal training and skills delivery.

Developing Your Career
- Primary School Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Special Educational Needs Teacher
- Early Years Teacher
Further Qualifications and Prospects
- Head of Department
- Head of Year
- Pastoral Manager
- Deputy or Assistant Head Teacher
- Head Teacher
- Academic or School Librarianship
- Education Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Publishing
- Education Social Work
- Museum Education
- Careers Guidance
- School Liaisons
- Digital Skills for Teaching Online
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- Bullying in Schools
- Developmental, Learning and Behavioural Disorders in Children and Adolescents
- Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
- Forest School Programme Leadership
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) - Advanced
- Understanding Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education)
This Course at a Glance
- Change your career and become a teacher
- Understand education and development
- Completion possible in 9-12 months
- Study a degree without A Levels
- Learn at your pace
- 100% online study
- No Exams
About Your Course
Getting Started
Modules
Unit 1: Preparing To Study
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how study is organised and planned
- Understand how to apply theories of learning in relation to personal approaches to learning
- Understand a range of constraints upon study
- Understand the importance of assessment feedback.
Unit 2: Academic Writing Skills
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to write with relevance in responding to an academic task.
- Know how to interpret and discuss ideas and issues in responding to a set, academic writing task
- Be able to summarise for academic purposes, selecting key points, information or central ideas.
Unit 3: Preparing a Written Assignment
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how to use key information sources.
- Understand why sources are acknowledged and referenced.
- Understand a range of reading strategies.
- Understand note-making methods.
- Understand how to plan draft and produce a written assignment.
Unit 4: Roles, Responsibilities & Relationships in Education
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the teacher/mentor/trainer
- Understand the professional relationships between teachers and trainers engaged in education.
- Understand the importance and use of Teacher’s Standards.
- Understand the importance of continued professional development for education staff.
Unit 5: The Developing Child
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the stages of development of children from birth to 18 years.
- Understand the stages of cognitive development of children from birth to 18 years
- Understand factors which affect social, emotional, physical and cognitive development in children from birth to 18 years.
Unit 6: Influences on Educational Achievement
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the differences in educational achievement between different groups.
- Understand measures to address differences in educational achievement.
Unit 7: The Psychology of Learning
On completion of this module you will:
- Understand what is meant by learning.
- Understand what is meant by conditioning and its practical applications.
- Understand Social Learning Theory and Observational Learning.
Unit 8: The Human Nutrition and the Digestive System
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the structure and functions of the organs of the digestive system.
- Understand nutrients and their sources.
- Understand the components of a healthy diet and the consequences of an unhealthy diet.
Unit 9: Theories of Child Development
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand Piaget’s theory of development.
- Understand the major criticisms of Piaget’s work in child development.
- Understand alternative theories of development.
- Understand how stages of development link to practical situations.
Unit 10: Language acquisition
On completion of this module you will:
- Understand the stages of development on children’s language.
- Understand the contrasting views on language acquisition.
Unit 11: The Development of Education
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand changes and developments in the educational system.
- Understand contrasting theories of the role of education in society.
- Understand the relationships between educational opportunity, social class, gender and ethnicity.
Unit 12: Developmental Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the importance of early relationships in child development.
- Understand explanations of the development of individual differences.
Unit 13: Disability and Special Education Needs
On completion of this unit you will:
- Know the different types of disability and special education needs.
- Understand key features of the current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for working with learners with disabilities and special education needs.
- Understand the planning approaches used in the classroom to support inclusive learning involving learners with disabilities and special education needs.
Unit 14: Play
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand types and the value of play.
- Understand the theories of play in relation to children’s life stages.
- Be able to plan, deliver and review an activity linked to a theory of play, which meets an intended learner’s needs.
Unit 15: Short story
On completion of this module you will:
- Understand narrative elements of the story.
- Understand textual features and language.
- Understand the influence of social and historical factors on the text.
Unit 16: Managing Behaviour in the Classroom
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the importance of maintaining a positive learning environment in a classroom.
- Understand how to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Understand some of the underlying causes of behavioural problems as displayed in the classroom.
- Understand methods for managing pupil behaviour.
Unit 17: Human Reproduction, Growth & Development
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the structure and function of the human reproductive system.
- Understand how hormones regulate the reproductive system throughout life.
- Understand the sequence of events from conception to childbirth.
Unit 18: Sociology of Education
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the importance of education as a socialising agency.
- Understand the roles of education in contemporary society.
- Understand the sociological explanations of labelling and the use of stereotypes.
- Understand the concept of meritocracy.
Unit 19: Equality of Opportunities
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the main aspects of the legal framework which identify rights and responsibilities about equality of opportunities.
- Understand how to promote equality of opportunities, inclusiveness and diversity in the workplace.
Unit 20: Safeguarding in Education
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the development of legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding learners in education.
- Be able to categorise different types and recognise indicators of abuse.
- Understand policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding in an educational institution, and their use.
- Understand how different agencies work together to safeguard learners in education.
- Understand the importance of application of accepted Codes of Practice in classroom practice.
Requirements
- A certain number of credits passed with a merit or a distinction grade
- A face-to-face interview at the university
- Literacy and numeracy assessments provided by the university
- Course-related work placements or work experience
- GCSE Grade A-C (4-9) in Maths and English (or equivalent level 2 such as Functional Skills/Key Skills, etc.)

Assessment
A range of units make up this qualification, with an assignment at the end of each. You will submit your work to your tutor for marking and tailored feedback. You must acquire 60 credits in total in order to achieve the Access to HE Diploma (Education). Of these credits, 45 will be taken from graded units which focus on the academic subject areas included in the course. The remaining 15 come from ungraded units included to help you to improve your academic writing and study skills.
As part of your programme, you will also receive help as well as guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.
Qualifications
Open College Network West Midlands
On successful completion of the Open College Network West Midlands Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education) you will receive a QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma at level 3 (QAA ref: (40010837). This course has also been assigned 60 credits.
Open College Network West Midlands are a national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and Qualifications Wales, to develop and award nationally recognised qualifications.
Open College Network West Midlands work in partnership with employers, training providers, colleges, universities, schools and voluntary and community organisations to offer vocational credit-based qualifications, Access to Higher Education Diplomas and quality assured Customised Accreditation that enables learners gain employment or to progress into further learning and Higher Education. They also Quality Endorse organisations internal training and skills delivery.

Developing Your Career
- Primary School Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Special Educational Needs Teacher
- Early Years Teacher
Further Qualifications and Prospects
- Head of Department
- Head of Year
- Pastoral Manager
- Deputy or Assistant Head Teacher
- Head Teacher
- Academic or School Librarianship
- Education Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Publishing
- Education Social Work
- Museum Education
- Careers Guidance
- School Liaisons
- Digital Skills for Teaching Online
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- Bullying in Schools
- Developmental, Learning and Behavioural Disorders in Children and Adolescents
- Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
- Forest School Programme Leadership
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) - Advanced
- Understanding Children and Young Peoples' Mental Health














