Progression Module Launch

Sophie CravenSchools and Colleges

Liaison Officer

Congratulations, you made it!

But where next?

How will you get there?

Who can help?

Aims of the session

• Do you know where you are in terms of your

non-academic development?

• How can the Progression Module help? What are the benefits – what did other students have to say?

• What’s it all about? How does it work? What’s expected of you?

‘Where are you at’ Questionnaire

NO scores(out of 15)

Outcome

12-15 The Progression Module will enable me to achieve all of these things.

8-11 The Progression Module will enable me to achieve most of these things.

4-7 The Progression Module will enable me to achieve some of these things.

0-3 I am not being entirely honest with myself…. There is always room for personal improvement and further development .

Competition for places in HE

• The competition for some courses and careers is fierce

Medicine, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy,

Teaching, Nursing and Midwifery, Psychology, Law

Performance, Art and Design

• What differentiates you?

Introduction to the module

Videoscribe

CATs

Unit 1

You and your career

Unit 2

Managing your money

Unit 3

Exploring your future choices

Unit 4

Marketing yourself

Visits and workshops

Benefits of the Module

• Better awareness of HE and career options

• HE and career decision making

• Enhanced support in HE and career research

• Develop your ability to sell yourself effectively to universities and employers

• Early preparation gives you an advantage to get ahead

• 30 UCAS points (The University of Huddersfield, Leeds Metropolitan University and Leeds Trinity University)

Benefits of the Module

“The Progression Module

has given me a goal to

work towards; increasing

my incentive to work

hard.”

The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form

“The Progression Module has

enhanced my commitment to my

choice of career …and the

opportunity to have an interview and

…write a personal statement will help

to strengthen my application [for

medical school]”

Woodkirk Academy

What are HEIs and employers looking for?Evidence of :

Academic achievements Unit 3

Research into and understanding of chosen course/career Unit 3

Career aspirations and ambitions explained Unit 1

Evidence of related work/voluntary experience Unit 1

An ability to sell yourself effectively (CV, PS, interview) Unit 1 and 4

Evidence of HE/work readiness All units

Evidence of additional achievements and awards All units

Top 10 most useful things about the course

2012/13 Evaluation

1. Researching courses 6. SWOT analysis

2. Student finance and budgeting 7. Structure and depth of course

3. Personal statements 8. UCAS points

4. CVs and letters of application 9. Accommodation

5. Mock interview 10. Application process

What happens next?

• Formal registration online

• Complete during Year 12

• Work submitted July 2015

• Pass module August/September (Level 3, pass only not graded)

• Apply to university/employment from September Y13 – record PM on UCAS app., in Personal Statement and in job applications

• Formal Awards Ceremony November Y13 at University of Huddersfield, including special awards presented for exceptional performance

Remember three things today.....

• HE/career decision making during sixth form will influence the rest of your life and career – so hugely important

• Qualifications alone are not enough so consider what will differentiate you from the competition

• Getting hung up on the 30 UCAS points means you have missed the point of the Module!