PRE-ACCESS Skills for Applied Science and Engineering

If you are interested in Science and Engineering this qualification is the perfect start to your journey. Pre-Access is the ideal course for you if you have either been out of education for a while, and/or need to attain English and maths qualifications required to progress to an Access to HE course or employment. The course will introduce you to key subjects including Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, including Cells, Physiology of the Body, Forces, and Chemical Reactions, enabling you to identify which area you'd like to focus on in more detail for your further education and future career. You'll also be developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours you'll need for further study in a subject you're passionate about. If you do not have the relevant English & maths qualifications to progress on your journey to Access to HE and university, you will study English and/or maths qualifications alongside. The level of English and maths you are enrolled on will be dependent on your prior qualifications (see entry requirements) and completion of an initial assessment.

You will need a minimum Functional Skills level 2 in English and maths or GCSE Grade D/3 in both. Please note, if you intend to progress to Access to HE, each course has different entry requirements, so please check these requirements from our web page to inform your options, or contact our Guidance and Welfare team.

You'll complete a range of assignments such as class discussions, presentations, short and long answer questions, workbooks, and research projects. These are designed to support your journey to level three study

You will have a number of opportunities open to you after completing this Level 2 Extended Certificate, including studying for an Access to HE Diploma, for example, in Medicine, Combined and Medical Sciences, Engineering, Veterinary Science and Zoology, and Health and Physiotherapy.

If you need help with affording college, there are a number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government. Have a look at our fees, finance & funding page to find out all the information you need.
- Depending on your circumstances, you may need to pay tuition fees for this Extended Certificate.

There are a number of different funding and finance options to help you afford your tuition here at The Manchester College, with dedicated support from the government, bursaries and grants, and special loans to cover any tuition fees.

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