02 Mar 2021
Key Facts
Qualification Summary
The Diploma allows learners to undertake study related to Engineering Science and Maths. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programmes within the sector. Many learners join these types of degrees after following A level study, so the Diploma will place the Access to HE learners on a level with those who have followed A level studies.
Learners will complete mandatory units which cover algebra, trigonometry and mathematics for science as well as a fundamental physics unit to develop underpinning skills for the optional units. They will be able to research an area of interest to them in more depth. They will study a range of optional units covering electronics, electrical circuits, engineering design, engineering dynamics, statics and structures, units related to physics and chemistry and structural mechanics. It also includes a unit on project management as that is highly relevant to the engineering industry. A range of maths units are also available to include calculus, statistics, algebra and geometry.
Ungraded units include units which will support access to higher education whilst supporting study and personal skills.
Why choose this qualification?
The diploma allows learners to undertake study related to Engineering Science and Maths. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programmes within the sector. Many learners join these types of degrees after following A level study, so the diploma will place the Access to HE learners on a level with those who have followed A level studies.
Learners will complete mandatory units which cover algebra, trigonometry and mathematics for science as well as a fundamental physics unit to develop underpinning skills for the optional units. They will be able to research an area of interest to them in more depth. They will study a range of optional units covering electronics, electrical circuits, engineering design, engineering dynamics, statics and structures, units related to physics and chemistry and structural mechanics. It also includes a unit on project management as that is highly relevant to the engineering industry. A range of maths units are also available to include calculus, statistics, algebra and geometry.
Ungraded units include units which will support access to higher education whilst supporting study and personal skills
Units
Learners must complete 9 credits from this group.
Algebra and Trigonometry
Fundamental Physics: Theory
Mathematics for Science
Learners must take a maximum of 6 credits from this group.
Research: Extended Writing Project for Engineering Science and Maths
Research: Practical Investigation Project for Engineering Science
Learners may take up to 30 credits from this group.
Electric Circuits
Electrical Principles
Electronics
Energetics, Kinetics, Equilibria
Engineering Design - CAD
Engineering Dynamics
Engineering Statics and Structures
Fundamental Chemistry
Heat, Electricity and Magnetism
Introduction to Computer Systems
Project Management
Structural Mechanics in Construction and Civil Engineering
Learners may take 21 credits from this group.
Calculus: Differentiation
Calculus: Integration
Geometry
Mathematics: Algebra, Exponentials and Logarithms
Matrices
Quantitative Methods - Statistics
Series
Learners must complete 9 credits from this group.
Application of Number - Interpreting and Presenting Information
Practical Science Skills
Preparation for Higher Education
Learners must complete 6 credits from this group.
Computer Data Protection
Introduction to Computer Programming
Optimising Examination Performance
Presenting Information Using ICT
Promoting Wellbeing and Building Resilience
References and Reliability of Sources
Spreadsheets
Writing reports
QAA aim code
40010533Target Groups
a) Adults who, because of social, educational or individual circumstances may have achieved few, if any, prior qualifications and wish to progress to HE
b) Adults who have gone straight into industry (perhaps following apprenticeship routes) who wish to progress to HE.
Provider approval criteria
Resources and special requirements – access to a science laboratory for science units and computers with relevant software for CAD, graphs and charts and other engineering units.
Successful completion criteria
Learners will probably require a pass in maths and English at GCSE level or a Functional Skills qualification in English and Maths to progress onto a degree course.Progression Routes
Learners may progress to the following:
Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
Electronic and Communication Engineering including a foundation year (4 years) BEng (Hons)
Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
BEng (Hons) General Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Mathematics MMath (Hons)
Funding information
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Additional funding information for Access to HE
- Access to HE is eligible for funding as part of the legal entitlement offer.
- Access to HE is eligible for funding via Advanced Learner Loans and appears on the Advanced Learner Loans catalogues published by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
- Access to HE Diplomas are designed for adult learners aged 19+ and the ESFA only funds young people on these programmes by exception, as stated in paragraph 149, page 39 of the Funding guidance for young people 2020 to 2021.
We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.
This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.