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Progression Agreement Template
Between
Course(s)/Programme(s) title:
BTEC National Diploma Civil Engineering
Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Construction & Built Environment
Name of Institution: Leeds College of Building (LCB)
And
Course(s)/Programme(s) title:
Civil & Structural Engineering, BEng/MEng
Civil & Environmental Engineering, BEng/MEng
Architectural Engineering, BEng/MEng
Civil Engineering with Construction Management, BEng/MEng
(Students can choose to stay for three years and they will achieve a BEng or stay for
four years and achieve a MEng.)
Name of Institution: University of Leeds
This Progression Agreement will commence in September 2010. This Progression
Agreement is initially agreed for a 3 year period. This Progression Agreement will be
evaluated by both parties, annually in July of each year.
1. Course/Programme Entry Criteria
Required element:
BTEC National Diploma Civil Engineering
Students must pass the National Diploma with an overall grade of DDD (360 UCAS tariff
points) from the 18 units completed for the National Diploma. The student also requires a
distinction in the Further Maths module and a GCSE in English at grade C or equivalent.
Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering
Students must pass the HNC Civil Engineering and must cover the first Year University of
Leeds modules to be able to enter the second year.
Advanced Diploma in Construction & Built Environment
Students must achieve an overall grade B with either a Maths A2 at grade B or OCR Level 3
Maths for Engineering at grade B.
2. Guaranteed interview or review of learner’s transcript/portfolio, or place
Required element:
All prospective students will be guaranteed an informal interview via the Faculty of
Engineering University of Leeds.
Additional element:
Students must apply by the UCAS deadline.
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3. Application Process
Required elements:
Full time applications will be made via UCAS.
Additional elements:
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified.
4. Understanding HE
Additional element:
Month
September (1st Year)
October (1st Year)
October – June (1st Year)
May (1st Year)
June – September
October (2nd Year)
November (2nd Year)
Activity
LCB to deliver induction session to include
information, advice and guidance on
progression opportunities, studying at HE
level and financing HE studies.
LCB to deliver a Careers tutorial and how to
complete the UCAS form and compile a
personal statement.
Each semester LCB will hold a tutorial review
and research session to discuss higher
education and progression linked to the
development of an Individual Learning Plan.
University of Leeds to visit LCB 1st years and
introduce the University and potential
courses. (A taster day at the university could
also be arranged as an alternative.)
University of Leeds Open Days.
University of Leeds to visit LCB and recap on
courses and choices in time for UCAS
application.
LCB to hold one-to-one discussions on
completion of applications and personal
statements. Careers and progression
discussions with students and parents.
Finalise UCAS forms and enter on UCAS
system.
5. Personal Career and Development Planning
Required elements:
Students will be able to discuss the Progression Agreement and the range of progression
routes within their Individual Learning Plan as part of their one-to-one tutorial and research
sessions during the two year course programme at least once per semester.
The information on the financial support will be provided to students by the student services
team during the two year programme at least once per semester.
A programme of induction and support will be available to learners during the first year of
study on their new course through the tutorial sessions during the Degree programme at least
once per semester.
Additional element:
A programme of IAG activities is shown below which supports the potential progressing
students in managing the application and selection processes involved in accessing the next
level of study.
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Month
September (1st Year)
October - June
October - June
Activity
Induction session to include information,
advice and guidance on progression
opportunities.
Termly tutorial review and research sessions
to discuss progression linked to the
development of an Individual Learning Plan.
Student Services team offering information,
advice and guidance sessions on options
available for progression to HE.
6. Curriculum Planning and Development Activities
Month
Activity
July (1st Year)
HE Annual Planning Event attended by LCB
staff team to review curriculum development,
modifications and any actions arising from
learner voice, employer feedback and
external examiner reports.
Quality Course Review and Faculty SAR to
refer to the Progression Agreement and
reflect on matters arising from
implementation. 16-19 Prospectus & HE
Prospectus & Programme Specifications
finalised. University and college staff to
confirm any professional, academic or
institutional changes that may affect course
provision.
Bi-annual Review Events to identify any
actions required arising from student
perception of course and inductions that link
to progression and the progression
agreements.
July - October (2nd Year)
November & May (2nd Year)
7. Publicising the Progression Agreement
Required element:
Information, Advice and Guidance sessions will be delivered as part of the tutorial process
including information about the progression agreement throughout the duration of the three
courses. The Progression Agreement will be contained within the VLE on-line version of the
three course handbooks.
Details of the Progression Agreement will also be publicised on the Leeds College of Building,
University of Leeds and WYLLN websites.
8. Modification or Termination of the Progression Agreement
Required elements:
The Progression Agreement may only be modified or terminated at the Annual Planning
Event and changes will not apply to students already studying on the three courses.
The Progression Agreement will be contained within the Course Handbooks. Students will be
notified of any changes which occur after the publication of the course handbook through the
course notice board and the tutorial programme.
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9. Review of the Progression Agreement
Required element:
This Progression Agreement will be jointly reviewed by the University and College teams on
an annual basis.
Signatures
Sending Representative;
BTEC National Diploma Civil Engineering
Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Construction & Built Environment
Date:
Signature:
Name: Michael White
Position: Course Team Manager
Approved by senior representative of Leeds College of Building (e.g. Dean, Vice
Principal)
Date:
Signature:
Name:
Derek Whitehead
Position:
Deputy Principal and Director of Curriculum and Quality
Receiving Representative,
Civil & Structural Engineering, BEng/MEng
Civil & Environmental Engineering, BEng/MEng
Architectural Engineering, BEng/MEng
Civil Engineering with Construction Management, BEng/MEng
Signature:
Date:
Name: Terry Cousens
Position: Admissions Tutor
Approved by senior representative of University of Leeds (e.g. Dean, Vice Principal)
Signature:
Date:
Name: Professor Nigel Smith
Position:
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