There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module will give you a broad understanding of structures in education, together with training provision. This knowledge will enable you to undertake educational guidance work. You will develop an understanding of how to evaluate provision, and how students and service users can navigate their way through the education system. You will learn how to interpret educational and vocational qualifications. You will be supported to network with learning institutions. Units of study will include: overview of the education industry - qualification systems - academic and vocational education - schools - higher education and international students - further education and adult/community education - vocational training. The module will run in weeks 2 -7 in trimester 1.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop an understanding of education, including its purpose, sectors (school, further/higher, adult/community education), qualification systems, and supporting agencies. Critically analyse and evaluate these structures.

LO2: Critically analyse and evaluate structures for vocational education and training.

LO3: Gain effective networking and relationship building skills for work with learning opportunity providers.