INTRODUCTION
Thank you for applying to study Access to Higher Education Diploma – Health Professions at NKC Dartford College.
Our Access programme is designed for learners who are interested in returning to education to develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours needed to progress within the healthcare sector and continue their studies into healthcare professions.
As part of the admissions process, you will be invited to attend a maths and English assessment, if successful, you will then be invited to attend an interview where you will have the opportunity to find out more about the course, meet the curriculum team and discuss your interests, aspirations and suitability for the programme.
ENTRY REQUIRMENTS
No formal entry requirements, however, applicants must be 19 or over.
Maths and English will be assessed as part of the admissions process before applicant's progress to interview.
Your offer will be subject to you meeting the entry requirements for your chosen programme and successfully completing the relevant stages of the admissions process.
PREVIOUS QUALIFICATIONS
Please bring with you confirmation of any completed qualifications and grades previously achieved.
We will consider this information alongside your interview and the other requirements of the admissions process.
INTERVIEW AND WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE
There is no formal task that you need to complete before attending your interview; however, you will need to attend an English and maths assessment before being invited for interview.
To help you prepare, you may wish to think about the following questions:
- Why would you like to study the Access course?
• What are your interests and future career aspirations?
• What do you understand about working within the healthcare sector?
• What qualities and professional behaviours do you think are important when working with and supporting others?
• How will you demonstrate your commitment and readiness for the programme?
You are not expected to have all the answers prepared. The interview, following the assessment is an opportunity for us to find out more about you and for you to ask questions about the course.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON THE DAY?
Assessment Stage:
- You will be invited to attend college to complete a Maths and English assessment
- If successful, you will be invited to the interview stage at a later date
Interview Stage:
- You will have a presentation about the course
- You will have an interview with a member of the team, this will provide an opportunity to discuss your application, previous experience and qualifications where relevant, career aspirations and readiness for the programme.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING
- Any information specifically requested in your interview invitation
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
As an Access learner preparing to progress into a professional healthcare sector, you will be expected to demonstrate appropriate professional behaviours throughout your programme.
This includes good attendance and punctuality, respectful communication, appropriate conduct, engagement with learning and following College, course and placement expectations.
YOUR ADMISSIONS JOURNEY
- Submit your application to North Kent College.
- Attend your English & maths assessment
- Interview and presentation (following a successful English and maths assessment) with the curriculum team.
- Subject to successfully completing the required stages of the admissions process, your place will be confirmed through enrolment.
CONTACT DETAILS
If you have any questions about your application or interview, please contact:
Sarah Hitchings
Health, Social Care and Access Lecturer
01322629400
Emily Hampton
Head of Curriculum, Health and Social Care & Access to Healthcare Professions
NKC Dartford College
01322 629400