University of Northampton

Facilitation, Assessment & Quality Assurance in Work-based Learning

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

The purpose of this module is to explore the facilitation of learning, assessment and quality assurance processes within work-based learning, promoting development of situated knowledge and skills appropriate to practice education in the workplace. Participants will explore and develop innovative, reflective and pro-active approaches to meet the diverse learning needs of students/learners undertaking educational programmes. Participants will be supported to achieve high levels of proficiency when assessing and quality assuring students/learners’ clinical competence.

Key highlights

  • Explores facilitation of learning within work-based learning settings
  • Covers assessment and quality assurance processes in practice education
  • Develops innovative, reflective and pro-active approaches to diverse learner needs
  • Builds proficiency in assessing and quality assuring students' clinical competence

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni PGCE Bursary Award

    This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.

    Up to £500
  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Sir John Lowther Scholarship

    The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Practice Educator
  • Practice Assessor
  • Practice Supervisor
  • Clinical Educator
  • Practice Learning Facilitator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,450 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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