The aims of the Access to HE Diploma (Education Professions) are to:
- prepare students who are returning to education for progression to Higher Education, further training in a related vocational or occupational area
- help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to achieve on their chosen HE course or career pathway
- help students to gain confidence in their abilities, to review and monitor their own progress and to become independent students
- develop students’ research, planning, analytical and evaluation skills
- enable students to make informed choices about their future progression routes
- develop specific education related skills and knowledge to enhance employment prospects
- help students to understand the role of education in the world at large
- support students to develop education related skills, expertise and knowledge
- support students in their understanding of the ethical, moral and legal obligations of education organisations.
