Access to HE Diploma Guide - Gateway Qualifications...Access to HE Diploma Guide Engineering Science and Maths Version 2.0 (August 2017) QAA Diploma: QAA150136 Learning Aim: 4000398X

Access to HE Diploma Guide Engineering Science and Maths

Version 2.0

(August 2017)

QAA Diploma: QAA150136 Learning Aim: 4000398X Validation to: 31st July 2020

Diploma Number: QAA150136 Diploma Name: Access to HE Diploma (Engineering Science and Maths)

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Contents

1. About this Access to HE Diploma guide .................................................................. 4

2. Access to HE Diploma ............................................................................................. 5

3. Access to HE Diploma (Engineering, Science and Maths) Assessment Grid ........... 7

4. Access to HE Units of Assessment ......................................................................... 9

5. Unit Details ............................................................................................................ 11

6. Assessment guidance ........................................................................................... 35


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1. About this Access to HE Diploma guide

This Access to Diploma specification is intended for Tutors, Assessors, Internal Quality Assurers, Centre Quality Managers and other staff within Gateway Qualifications Access to HE approved providers/or prospective providers. It sets out what is required of the student to achieve the Access to HE Diploma. It also contains information specific to managing and delivering the Access to HE Diploma (s) including specific quality assurance requirements. The guide should be read in conjunction with the Gateway Qualifications Centre Handbook and other publications available on the website which contain more detailed guidance on assessment and verification practice. In order to offer this Access to HE Diploma you must be Gateway Qualifications recognised centre and approved to offer Access to HE Diplomas. If your centre is not yet recognised, please contact our Development Team to discuss becoming Gateway Qualifications Recognised Centre: Telephone: 01206 911211 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/recognition

http://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/recognition


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2. Access to HE Diploma

The Access to HE Diploma is a nationally recognised qualification with common requirements relating to the description of student achievement. The Diploma is a credit-based, graded qualification, and requirements relate to both the award of credit and to the award of grades. Details of the credit framework and requirements relating to the award of credit are provided, with the general specifications for the qualification, in The Access to Higher Education Diploma and credit specifications.

Individual named Diplomas are identified by separate titles and are validated at local level by Access Validating Agencies (AVAs). Each Diploma has its own approved set of units of assessment, governed by rules of combination, which are appropriate to the subject of the particular Diploma. The common grading requirements apply to all individual Diplomas.

2.1 Aims of the Access to HE Diplomas The primary aim of the Access to HE Diploma is to provide an appropriate preparation and recognised qualification to enable students to progress to Higher Education (HE). It aims in particular to provide an opportunity for those who wish to progress to study in HE and have the ability to do so but who left school with few, or any, of the usual qualifications for entry. The programme aims to:

• reintroduce students to education recognising prior skills and experience and the particular needs of those returning to learn

• offer students a responsive, supportive and user-friendly return to learn experience at a level appropriate for entry to HE

• develop the study and interpersonal skills necessary to enable students to succeed in their HE careers

• address issues of widening participation and social inclusion

• provide appropriate support and guidance according to individual needs

• raise student awareness of the opportunities that a return to study and lifelong learning can bring.

2.2 Objectives The purpose of the Diploma is to enable students to:

• satisfy the general academic requirements for entry to HE and provide evidence to admissions tutors that they are capable of succeeding at higher education level

• prepare students for HE level study generally and in subject areas appropriate to an intended HE course destination

• demonstrate appropriate levels of competence in subject specific skills and knowledge

• demonstrate practical, transferable and intellectual skills

• develop their confidence and ability to cope with a return to education at an advanced level

• enhance personal and career opportunities

• develop as independent and lifelong learners.


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2.3 Access to HE Diploma structure The Access to HE Diploma structure for Engineering Science and Maths is set out in table 1. The structure sets out the units required to be achieved the Access to Diploma, comprising of:

• Graded Academic mandatory units – Level 3.

• Graded Academic optional units-Level 3.

• Graded Research units-Level 3.

• Ungraded units –Level 2/3.


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3. Access to HE Diploma (Engineering, Science and Maths) Assessment Grid

Graded Academic Mandatory Learners must achieve 39 credits from this group

Unit Code Unit name Level Credit Academic

content (A)

Grade Descriptors

Assessment methods Volume (word count, time etc.)

QU007776 Algebra 3 6 A 3,7 Exam 2 x 80 minutes

QU007941 Matrices 3 3 A 3,7 Exam 80 minutes

QU007957 Series 3 3 A 3,7 Exam 80 minutes

QU007961 Statistics and Probability

3 3 A 3,7 Exam 80 minutes

QU007967 Calculus: Differentiation 3 3 A 3,7 Exam 80 minutes

QU007965 Calculus: Integration 3 3 A 3,7 Exam 80 minutes

QU007969 Dynamics: Kinematics 3 3 A 3,7 Exam 80 minutes

QU007971 Dynamics: Kinetics 3 3 A 3,7 Exam 80 minutes

QU007975 Engineering Structures 3 3 A 3,7 Exam 80 minutes

QU007987 Logs and Functions 3 3 A 1,3,7 Exam 80 minutes

QU007981 Statics 3 3 A 5,7 Exam 80 minutes

QU008026 Trigonometry 3 3 A 3,7 Exam 80 minutes


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Graded Research Learners must achieve 6 credits from this group.


content (A)

Grade Descriptors


QU007912 Research: Extended Writing Project

3 6 A 2,3,4,6,7 Plan Report Reflection

200words 2800 words 500 words

Ungraded Units Learners must achieve 15 credits form this group.


content (A) or other content

(O)

Grade Descriptors


QU007500 Complex Numbers 3 3 A U Exam 80 minutes

QU07528 Academic Writing Skills 3 3 O U Essay, Plan and Notes 1500 words

QU011339 Computer Programming 2 3 O U Exercises 10 exercises

QU011467 Spreadsheets 3 3 O U Assignment Assignment

QU018352 Presentation Skills 3 3 O U Plan Presentation Reflective account

300 words 10 minutes 800 words

This report shows the rules of combination for the above Access to HE Diploma. Where there is more credit available in the group than required to complete the qualification, unit selection will have to be made within QAA dictated.

Diploma Number: QAA150136 Diploma Name: Access to HE Diploma

(Engineering Science and Maths)

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4. Access to HE Units of Assessment

Access to HE Diplomas are a unitised qualification based on units of assessment which are structured in accordance with the Access to HE unit specification set out by QAA. 4.1 Unit specification

A common unit specification applies to all units with Access to HE Diplomas the unit specification follows a standard template covering the following elements:

• title

• level

• credit value

• unit code

• learning outcomes

• assessment criteria

• grade descriptors

• type of unit (academic subject content or not). The units of assessment for the Access to HE Diploma (Engineering Science and Maths) are contained within this Access to HE Diploma Guide. 4.2 Academic subject content

A unit is classified as having academic subject content, if the unit’s knowledge and skills are directly related to the subject of the name of the Access to HE Diploma. Units will not meet the academic subject content requirement if they are principally concerned with personal development, generic English or mathematics, or study skills.

4.3 Graded and ungraded units Graded units – grading operates at unit level and only applies to units which have been approved by Gateway Qualifications within a named Access to HE Diploma. Student achievement for graded units is recorded as Pass, Merit or Distinction for each unit, as set out in the QAA Access to HE Grading Scheme, 2012. Graded units will also satisfy the criteria of academic subject content. There is a common set of broad generic grade descriptors which are used as the basis for all grading judgements on all courses: 1 Understanding the subject 2 Application of knowledge 3 Application of skills 4 Use of knowledge 5 Communication and presentation 6 Autonomy / Independence 7 Quality.

Diploma Number QAA150136 Diploma Name Access to HE Diploma (Engineering, Science and Maths)

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Further guidance is available as set out in the QAA Access to HE Grading Scheme, 2012 at component level and details requirements for Merit and Distinction. Not all grade descriptors are used with every unit. A selection of grade descriptors is assigned when the unit is validated, on the basis of a judgement on which descriptors are relevant in assessing how well a student has performed on the unit. The grade descriptors are a formal part of the specification of that unit and changes can only be made through the Gateway Qualifications formal process for amendments to units. Ungraded units – within the Access to HE Diploma specification a total of 15 credits must be achieved from units achieved at level 2 or level 3 which are ungraded. The ungraded units will have the same format as the ungraded units. 4.4 Revisions to Access to HE Units of Assessment Gateway Qualifications reserves the right to review and amend units of assessment and will provide centres notification of the changes to the units of assessment.


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5. Unit Details

Graded Academic Content- Mandatory

Access to HE Diploma Unit

Unit Code: QU007776

Title: Algebra

Unit Level: Level 3 Unit

Credit: 6

Review Date: 31/07/2017

Grade Descriptors: • GD3 • GD7

Academic subject content /other

Academic Subject Content

Assessment details: Refer to Assessment Grid

This unit has 7 learning outcomes.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Be able to simplify expressions.

1.1. Simplify an algebraic expression.

1.2 Simplify an expression involving indices.

1.3 Simplify an expression containing fractional indices.

1.4 Simplify an expression containing surds.

2. Be able to expand brackets.

2.1. Expand an expression containing at least two brackets.

2.2. Expand an expression using Pascal's triangle.

2.3. Expand an expression using the Binomial theorem.

3. Be able to factorise expressions.

3.1 Factorise a non-fractional expression.

3.2 Factorise a fractional expression.

4. Be able to solve equations.

4.1. Solve linear equations. 4.2. Solve simultaneous equations. 4.3. Solve quadratic equations.


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LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

5. Be able to manipulate expressions.

5.1. Re-arrange a linear expression.

5.2. Re-arrange a fractional expression.

5.3. Express a fraction as a partial fraction.

6. Understand inequalities.

6.1. Solve linear inequalities.

6.2. Solve inequalities involving quadratic terms.

6.3. Solve problems involving at least two inequalities.

7. Understand polynomials.

7.1. Factorise a polynomial using the Factor theorem and Remainder theorem.

7.2 Solve a polynomial equation of the form f(x)=0.

7.3. Find an equation whose roots are related to the roots of a given polynomial.

7.4 Solve problems involving roots of a polynomial.


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Unit Code: QU007941

Title: Matrices


Credit: 3







LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will: The learner can:

1 Understand determinants.

1.1 Evaluate a linear set of equations using Cramer's Rule.

1.2 Test that a set of equations is consistent.

1.3 Solve a given problem involving consistency of a set of equations.

1.4 Evaluate a determinant by using the properties of determinants.

2 Understand matrix operations.

2.1 Perform matrix arithmetic. 2.2 Calculate the inverse of a

matrix. 2.3 Solve a set of linear equations

using the determinant and inverse.

2.4 Use the Gauss elimination method to solve a given problem.

2.5 Determine the eigenvalues of a matrix.

2.6 Determine the eigenvectors of a matrix.


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Unit Code: QU007957

Title: Series


Credit: 3






This unit has 3 learning outcomes LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA


1 Understand arithmetic progressions.

1.1 Find the sum of an arithmetic progression given the first and last terms.

1.2 Find the sum of an arithmetic progression given the first term, the common difference and the number of items.

1.3 Solve problems involving arithmetic progressions.

1.4 Solve problems involving arithmetic mean.

2 Understand geometric progressions.

2.1 Find the sum of a geometric progression given the first term, the common ratio and the number of terms.

2.2 Find the sum to infinity of a geometric series.

2.3 Solve problems involving geometric progressions.

2.4 Solve problems involving geometric mean.

3 Understand series.

3.1 Determine whether a series is convergent or divergent.

3.2 Use Maclaurin series to approximate function.

3.3 Prove a series expression.


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Unit Code: QU007961

Title: Statistics and Probability


Credit: 3



Academic subject content / other


Assessment details Refer to Assessment Grid


LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will: The learner can: 1 Understand statistics.

1.1 Calculate variance and standard deviation.

1.2 Calculate the median, lower quartile and upper quartile from a cumulative frequency curve.

1.3 Use a histogram to calculate the mode.

1.4 Use a histogram to calculate the median.

1.5 Calculate the product-moment correlation coefficient.

1.6 Calculate the rank correlation coefficient.

2 Understand probability.

2.1 Use sample space to calculate probability.

2.2 Use a tree diagram to calculate probability.

2.3 Solve problems involving mutually exclusive events.

2.4 Solve problems involving non-mutually exclusive events.

2.5 Solve problems involving independent events.

2.6 Solve problems involving dependent events.

2.7 Use Bayes' theorem to solve a problem.

3 Understand permutations and combinations.

3.1 Solve problems involving permutations.


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LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will: The learner can: 3.2 Solve problems involving

combinations.


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Unit Code: QU007967

Title: Calculus: Differentiation


Credit: 3



Academic Subject content /other



This unit has 3 learning outcomes. LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA


1 Understand differentiation of functions.

1.1 Differentiate a polynomial function.

1.2 Differentiate a trigonometric function.

1.3 Differentiate a logarithmic function.

1.4 Differentiate an exponential function.

1.5 Differentiate a product. 1.6 Differentiate a quotient. 1.7 Use the chain rule to

differentiate a function.

2 Understand implicit differentiation and parametric equations.

2.1 Solve problems involving implicit differentiation.

2.2 Solve problems involving parametric equations.

3 Understand applications of differentiation.

3.1 Solve problems involving tangents and normal.

3.2 Solve problems involving stationary points.

3.3 Solve problems involving maxima and minima.


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Unit Code: QU007965

Title: Calculus: Integration


Credit: 3







LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA


1 Understand the integration of a function.

1.1 Integrate a polynomial function. 1.2 Integrate a trigonometric

function. 1.3 Integrate a logarithmic

function. 1.4 Integrate an exponential

function. 1.5 Integrate a product using

substitution. 1.6 Integrate a product by parts. 1.7 Integrate a fraction.

2 Understand integration in area and volume.

2.1 Solve problems involving area under a curve.

2.2 Solve problems involving volumes of revolution.

3 Understand differential equations.

3.1 Solve a first order differential equation.

3.2 Solve a second order differential equation.


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Unit Code: QU007969

Title: Dynamics: Kinematics


Credit: 3



Academic Subject content /other

Graded Academic Content



LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will: The learner can: 1 Understand kinematics of linear

motion.

1.1 Solve problems involving motion time graphs.

1.2 Solve problems involving motion in a straight line with constant acceleration.

1.3 Solve problems involving velocity vectors.

1.4 Solve problems involving linear motion with constant acceleration.

1.5 Solve problems involving variable acceleration using vectors.

2 Understand kinematics of non-

linear motion.

2.1 Solve problems involving projectile motion.

2.2 Solve problems involving angular motion.

2.3 Solve problems involving simple harmonic motion.


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Unit Code: QU007971

Title: Dynamics: Kinetics


Credit: 3







ASSESSMENT CRITERIA


1 Understand Newton's laws.

1.1 Solve problems involving Newton's laws of motion.

1.2 Solve problems involving a particle on a plane.

1.3 Solve problems involving connected particles (pulleys).

1.4 Solve problems involving connected particles (non-pulley).

2 Understand momentum and

collisions.

2.1 Solve problems involving linear motion.

2.2 Solve problems involving impulse.

2.3 Solve problems involving Newton's law of restitution.

2.4 Solve problems involving angular momentum.

3 Understand work, energy and power.

3.1 Solve problems involving work done by a force.

3.2 Solve problems involving energy.

3.3 Solve problems involving power.


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Unit Code: QU007975

Title: Engineering Structures


Credit: 3







ASSESSMENT CRITERIA


1 Understand stress and strain.

1.1 Calculate direct stress and strain.

1.2 Calculate shear stress and strain.

1.3 Solve problems involving modulus of elasticity.

1.4 Solve problems involving modulus of rigidity.

2 Understand forces in beams and pin jointed frames.

2.1 Calculate the reaction forces for beams.

2.2 Solve forces in pin jointed frames.

3 Understand moment of inertia.

3.1 Calculate the product second and moment of area.

3.2 Calculate the angle of the principle axes.

3.3 Calculate maximum and second moment of area.

3.4 Calculate minimum second moment of area.

4 Understand bending of beams.

4.1 Solve problems involving stresses in beams.

4.2 Calculate shear force in a beam.

4.3 Calculate bending moment in a beam.

4.4 Find the slope of a beam under load.


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LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

4.5 Find the deflection of a beam under load.

5 Understand torsion.

5.1 Solve problems involving torque, shear stress and angle of twist.

5.2 Solve problems involving the polar second moment of area.


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Unit Code: QU007987

Title: Logs and Functions


Credit: 3


Grade Descriptors: • GD1 • GD3 • GD7





LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will: The learner can: 1 Understand logs.

1.1 Solve problems involving the laws of logs.

1.2 Solve equations using logs. 1.3 Solve an equation using

exponentials. 1.4 Solve a simultaneous equation

using exponentials. 1.5 Solve problems involving

exponentials.

2 Understand functions.

2.1 Find the value of a function.

2.2 Solve problems involving composite functions.

2.3 Solve problems involving inverse functions.

2.4 Solve problems involving modulus of a function.

2.5 Solve problems involving transformation of a function.


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Unit Code: QU007981

Title: Statics


Credit: 3







LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA


1 Understand vectors.

1.1 Distinguish between scalar and vector qualities.

1.2 Solve problems involving vector addition.

1.3 Solve problems involving magnitude and direction of a vector.

1.4 Find a unit vector. 1.5 Solve problems involving

resolving force vectors.

2 Understand equilibrium of a particle.

2.1 Solve problems involving equilibrium of a particle.

2.2 Solve problems involving friction.

3 Understand equilibrium of a rigid body.

3.1 Solve problems involving moments.

3.2 Solve problems involving moment of a non-perpendicular force.

3.3 Solve ladder-type problems.

4 Understand the centre of mass.

4.1 Find the centre of mass of a system of particles.

4.2 Find the centre of mass of a uniform laminar.

4.3 Find the centre of mass of composite laminar.

4.4 Find the centre of mass of a freely suspended laminar.


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LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will: The learner can: 4.5 Find the centre of mass of a

laminar on an inclined plane.


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Unit Code: QU008026

Title: Trigonometry


Credit: 3







ASSESSMENT CRITERIA


1. Understand trigonometric functions.

1.1 Solve problems using Pythagoras' theorem.

1.2 Solve problems involving sine, cosine and tangent.

1.3 Solve problems involving angles of elevation or depression.

1.4 Solve problems involving 3D shapes.

1.5 Solve problems involving the sine rule.

1.6 Solve problems involving the cosine rule.

1.7 Solve problems involving circular functions.

2. Understand trigonometric

identities and equations.

2.1 Prove identities using basic identities.

2.2 Prove identities using complex identities.

2.3 Simplify an expression using trigonometric identities.

2.4 Solve a trigonometric equation.


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Graded Research


Unit Code: QU007912

Title: Research: Extended Writing Project


Credit: 6


Grade Descriptors:

• GD2-Application of knowledge • GD3-Application of skills • GD4-Use of information • GD6-Autonomy/Independence • GD7-Quality





LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will: The learner can: 1 Be able to plan an extended

writing project.

1.1 Identify and agree an extended writing project located within a knowledge domain relevant to the named Diploma.

1.2 Develop a project brief. 1.3 Identify any ethical, practical or

safety issues and how these will be managed/overcome.

1.4 Maintain a record of project progress through all stages of research, development and completion.

2 Be able to conduct research.

2.1 Identify and conduct in-depth research from a wide range of sources.

3 Be able to develop ideas.

3.1 Select appropriate information and/or evidence.

3.2 Analyse findings and develop ideas.

3.3 Produce a body of work which meets the brief and includes complex ideas.

4 Be able to present the project.

4.1 Write coherently in a conventional style, appropriate to the knowledge domain.


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LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will: The learner can: 4.2 Reference all sources using a

recommended style of referencing.

5 Be able to evaluate own writing

project.

5.1 Evaluate own writing in relation to project brief.

5.2 Identify recommendations for the future.


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Ungraded Units – Academic


Unit Code: QU007500

Title: Complex Numbers


Credit: 3


Grade Descriptors: Ungraded





ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will: The learner can: 1 Be able to tackle problems

involving complex numbers.

1.1 Add and subtract complex numbers.

1.2 Multiply two complex numbers. 1.3 Divide by a complex number. 1.4 Solve equations involving

imaginary numbers. 1.5 Find the complex roots of a

quadratic equation.

2 Understand how to solve problems using an Argand diagram.

2.1 Represent complex numbers on an Argand diagram.

2.2 Find the modulus of a complex number.

2.3 Find the argument of a complex number.

2.4 Convert a complex number written in Cartesian coordinates (x, y) into polar coordinates (r, θ).


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Ungraded Units – Other


Unit Code: QU007526

Title: Academic Writing Skills


Credit: 3




Other



ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will: The learner can: 1 Be able to record information

from a range of sources.

1.1 Apply note taking skills to record information from a range of sources.

2 Be able to structure information

and opinion effectively

2.1 Use a plan to organise the content of a piece of writing.

2.2 Produce a draft which shows evidence of editing.

2.3 Use a structured framework for extended writing which conveys ideas and meaning.

3 Be able to present information and opinion in a written format.

3.1 Communicate with clarity to convey meaning.

3.2 Follow conventions of sentence structure, punctuation, paragraphing, spelling and grammar.

3.3 Present assignments in an appropriate format.

4 Be able to use language, style

and conventions appropriate to academic writing.

4.1 Use a style and register which is appropriate.

4.2 Use first, second or third person as appropriate.

Understand a standard form of referencing.

5.1 Use a standard form of referencing.


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Unit Code: QU011339

Title: Computer Programming


Credit: 3




Other



LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA


1 Understand basic syntax.

1.1 Use input and output statements.

1.2 Declare and use variables. 1.3 Declare and use constants. 1.4 Declare simple data types. 1.5 Use arithmetic operators.

2 Understand control structures.

2.1 Use relational operators. 2.2 Use the IF statement. 2.3 Use the CASE statement. 2.4 Use the FOR - DO loop. 2.5 Use the REPEAT - UNTIL

loop. 2.6 Use the WHILE - DO loop.

3 Understand procedural

programming.

3.1 Use procedures or functions.


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Unit Code: QU011467

Title: Spreadsheets


Credit: 3




Other



LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will: The learner can: 1 Know how to design and store a

spreadsheet.

1.1 Design a spreadsheet appropriate to a user's requirements.

1.2 Create and store the spreadsheet.

1.3 Evaluate the spreadsheet in terms of meeting the user's needs.

2 Be able to retrieve and modify an existing spreadsheet.

2.1 Modify the spreadsheet design/content in response to user feedback.

3 Know how to print a spreadsheet.

3.1 Print or display whole or part spreadsheets/formulae with a variety of print layout options.

4 Be able to enhance user

readability.

4.1 Use suitable formatting options for displaying text and numeric values.

4.2 Define and use conditional formatting to limit input error and give suitable messages to users.

5 Understand spreadsheet functions.

5.1 Develop a spreadsheet solution using a range of mathematical functions.

6 Understand graphical facilities.

6.1 Use an appropriate graph type. 6.2 Draw pie, bar, line graphs with

appropriate labels attached.


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LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will: The learner can: 7 Know how to use additional

features within the spreadsheet environment.

7.1 Use advanced sorting, protecting and filtering facilities on a spreadsheet.

7.2 Analyse data using pivot tables.


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Unit Code: QU018352

Title: Presentation Skills


Credit: 3




Other

Assessment details: Timed presentation


LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA


1 Develop and plan a structured presentation.

1.1 Demonstrate skills to plan a timed presentation.

1.2 Develop the structure for a presentation.

2 Conduct research for a presentation from a number of sources

2.1 Identify topic and aims of research.

2.2 Select appropriate resources from various sources.

2.3 Select appropriate information pertinent to the topic

3 Demonstrate ability to deliver a presentation on a complex subject

3.1 Convey information on a chosen topic in the form of a presentation to a group.

3.2 Demonstrate effective use of audio-visual aids appropriate to the topic.

3.3 Demonstrate appropriate eye contact and body language.

3.4 Respond effectively to questions and challenges.

4 Evaluate own skills and

performance.

4.1 Critically evaluate own presentation.

4.2 Critically evaluate own delivery of the presentation.

4.3 Identify strategies for improvement.


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6. Assessment guidance

The method of assessment used for Access to HE Diplomas is portfolio of evidence. As part of the Access to HE Diploma development process the assessment types to be used are specified. This is set out for each Access to HE Diploma in the format of an assessment grid.


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