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Brett Kelly Teesside University Business School. How to Accredit your Experience. Gain academic recognition for PAST EXPERIENCE Gain academic credit linked to Rank Supp orted by expert University Staff Access to the University facilities ELCAS fund can be used towards the cost of Fees
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Brett Kelly Teesside University Business School
Gain academic recognition for PAST EXPERIENCE • Gain academic credit linked to Rank • Supported by expert University Staff • Access to the University facilities • ELCAS fund can be used towards the cost of Fees • Studies can be based around REAL IN-WORK ACTIVITIES
AP L Accreditation of Prior Learning
APCL Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning
APCL Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning Recognition of Rank and previous Qualifications
APCL Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning EXAMPLE
APCL Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning • Sergeant • Chief Technician • Petty Officer • Newly Commissioned Officer EXAMPLE
APCL Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning • Sergeant • Chief Technician • Petty Officer • Newly Commissioned Officer • Foundation Degree EXAMPLE
APEL Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning
APEL Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning Recognition of Work Experience
APEL Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning Experience Portfolio What did I DO?
APEL Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning Experience Portfolio What did I DO? What did I LEARN?
APEL Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning Experience Portfolio What did I DO? What did I LEARN? How can I EVIDENCE?
APEL Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning Experience Portfolio I Led a Team Communication & Delegation Rank, Testimonials, Commendation
Both APCL and APEL can be used to gain exemptions from aspects of a University Programme
No experience of Universities • Used his working life experience to gain exemptions • Used his actual work place activities as the basis of his projects • Studied mostly within a working environment • Felt fully supported by Teesside University
Joined the Army at age 17 • Could have taken APCL route to join ‘M’ Level • Took APCL route to Undergraduate Degree • Gained academic recognition for certificated learning linked to rank
Designed an Individualised WORK BASED PROJECT – ‘Retention of combat infantrymen during basic training’ (paper was published for the Army) • Flexible delivery pattern – EVENINGS ONLY • Qualifications gained means Major Crabb is now on a FAST-TRACK in his current profession
Fees and Funding E.G. Foundation Degree, and BA Hons WBS Fees per year £4620
Fees and Funding E.G. Foundation Degree, and BA Hons WBS Fees per year £4620 Funding (employed personnel @ 50%) £2310-
Fees and Funding E.G. Foundation Degree, and BA Hons WBS Fees per year £4620 Funding (employed personnel @ 50%) £2310- Net Fees per year £2310
Fees and Funding E.G. Foundation Degree, and BA Hons WBS Fees per year £4620 Funding (employed personnel @ 50%) £2310- Net Fees per year £2310 Of which an ELCAS grant will support (student must contribute minimum of 20% to the cost of fees)
What else does Teesside University offer? • Links with Industry • ‘Paid for’ Placements • Subsidies to assist Recruitment in a business • Events where employers are present • Careers Guidance, Legal advice, Dentist, Fantastic Sports and Social Facilities, Wellbeing centre. • Part-time students can access everything that full time students can.
What’s Next • For Individuals: • See me at our Stand, register for open events • For Organisations: • Open Cohorts Starting in Sept Oct • Closed Cohorts can be arranged • Tailored programmes can be developed
Fees Grant and Loan DETAILS • Advice on Eligibility for tuition fee Loan Applicable to Undergraduate programmes (Hons) NOT applicable to Post Graduate programmes (these must be funded privately) Repayable from April after Graduation, linked to income (i.e. only pay when earning more than £21kpa) Booklet on stand or email studentfinance@tees.ac.uk • Disability Students Allowance disability@tees.ac.uk for further advice and information on additional funding and support whilst studying. • FUNDING - Eligibility for 50% reduction in course fees. (Brett Kelly - 01642 384652) • Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Services. (ELCAS) 01684 86 4157 0845 3005179 Lines open 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays