Course guide for Return to Practice (Nursing) NH2332
Welcome
On behalf of the Course Management Team we should like to extend to
you a very warm welcome and to take this opportunity to wish you every
success in your studies and trust that your time at the University of
Wolverhampton will prove to be enjoyable, stimulating and rewarding.
There are many awards run within the School of Health and Wellbeing,
which has established an excellent reputation for the quality of its
courses, for an innovative approach to teaching and learning, and for the
friendliness of its staff.
We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own
contribution to the effective operation and development of your chosen
course. We are, therefore, keen to hear your views and would welcome
any suggestions that you may have about ways of improving any aspect
of your course and/or the student experience here at the University. In
practice, you will have the opportunity to do this through our student
voice processes.
Remember that the outcome of your studies could affect the whole of
your future career and therefore study should certainly be your first
priority. In resolving to work hard however, do not forget to have time for
recreation and social activities. Do take full advantage of the University
facilities at your disposal.
Ann Saxon, Principal Lecturer
Megan Tanner, Principal Lecturer
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About the Course
Having been a previously Registered Nurse on any part of the current or
former Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or UKCC Register, this is the
course that can enable you to re-register and return to nursing practice. It
does not matter how long you have been out of practice, you are welcome to
apply for this course. There is no upper age limit.
This guide gives details about the content, structure and delivery of the
course.
Nursing is an exciting and developing profession that you have previously
enjoyed, and this course will provide a broad-based update on essential
subjects that will, on successful completion, enable you to re-register with the
NMC and continue your career.
The course enables previously registered practitioners who have been out of
practice for a period of three years or more to fulfill current Nursing and
Midwifery Council requirements prior to returning to practice.
Alternatively, you may already be registered to practice with a Registering
Body in another European country, and been advised by the NMC to
undertake this course to gain NMC Registration in the United Kingdom.
If you have been out of nursing practice for a period of 3 years or more, then
you are eligible to undertake the Return to Practice course offered by the
School of Health & Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton.
Also if you
currently have a live PIN number with the NMC and wish to refresh your
nursing knowledge & clinical skills you can apply for this course.
Before applying for a place on the course, it is recommended that you
consider the following advice:
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Applicants from countries where English is not the first language must
provide evidence of the International English Language Test (IELTS) score 7.0 or above
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Funding for the course is now the responsibility of the Primary Care
Trust (PCT) local to where you currently live. You should contact them
to find out if they are willing to fund your course. Funding from PCTs
will cover the University fees, and in some cases a bursary or training
allowance may be paid to you in addition to the fees. If you cannot get
funding from your local PCT, then you may pay for the course yourself.
The cost of the course for academic year 09/10 is £1284. Additional to
this cost is the occupational health clearance as well as the Criminal
Record Bureau charges.
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You may approach various charities that are related to your area of
nursing for funding. In addition to this, if you are currently out of work
you may approach the Department for Work & Pensions for possible
funding.
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The Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for returning to
practice are available on their website. It is suggested that you visit the
website and read the information available.
http://www.nmc-uk.org/
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If you are a qualified nurse from within the European Union you must
contact the NMC before applying for the return to practice course.
They will decide which course is most appropriate for you to apply for.
The letter from the NMC must be sent with your application form.
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After completing an application form, short-listing of applicants will
occur. If you are short-listed you will then receive a date for interview.
There will be literacy and a numeracy test prior to the interview.
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You will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check via the
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). Evidence that this has been done is
required before your acceptance on the course can be considered.
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Following a successful interview the form for CRB will be sent to you.
Please note, having a criminal record does not necessarily prevent you
from returning to nursing.
You will pay for the CRB clearance
separately.
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Medical clearance is required to ensure that you are fit for work.
Following a successful interview the occupational health form will be
sent to you. You will be invoiced for this separately.
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An interview with the module leader and another member of the
University staff or practice staff will be arranged and the date, time and
venue notified to you. The interview is an opportunity for you to ask
questions about the course and for the University staff to advise if
necessary on a suitable clinical placement for you.
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Five days of full time study will be delivered over a 2-month period at
Walsall Campus (WP Building, Gorway Road, Walsall WS1 3BD). The
dates and timetables for these days will be notified to you following
acceptance of a place.
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If you have not studied for some time, the University has systems in
place to support your academic work. The assessment requirements of
the course will be explained to you at interview and you will be given
time to ask questions.
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Placements - you are strongly advised to try to secure your own
placement prior to commencing the course. All placement areas must
have had an educational audit undertaken and have a ‘sign off’ mentor
to support you.
The University will require this evidence prior to
commencing the placement. For further advice contact Mary Drozd,
Course Leader (see details below).
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Your clinical placement is where you will complete the clinical part of
the course. The NMC require that returners spend a minimum of 75
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hours, and a maximum of 150 in supervised clinical practice before
returning to the Register. We strongly advise that you should spread
these hours over 4 to 6 months, and if necessary complete more than
150 hours if you feel you need more time to be competent and
confident in practice. If you are currently working, please consider very
carefully how you would incorporate your clinical hours into your
current job. It is not permissible to try to complete the clinical hours
working weekends only. You need to spread your hours over weekdays
and weekends in order to gain useful and varied experience. You may
work one or two nights if you wish, but the majority of your clinical time
will be on day duty covering mornings, afternoons and evenings.
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The supervised clinical practice hours can be completed however you
wish. You must work with your sign off mentor for at least 40% of the
time. It is suggested that you spread the hours into shifts of a minimum
of 4-6 hours, to cover some mornings, afternoons and evenings. We
advise you to work at least one shift per week and be present for at
least some handovers.
Course Structure
The course is offered twice yearly in September and February, based at the
Walsall Campus, Gorway Road.
Students complete a minimum of 5 full study days in school 9 – 4 pm, followed
by a period in supervised clinical practice as detailed below in “course
management”
To encourage the development of confidence, the course has taught,
negotiated and practice assessment components and is designed
to enable the returning students to fulfill their commitment to lifelong learning
as required by the Post Registration Education & Practice standards.
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Course Description
This is a stand-alone module that awards 15 academic credits at level 2 (diploma) on
successful completion. These academic credits can be used to contribute towards a
number of undergraduate awards offered by the School of Health & Wellbeing- See
the Continuing Professional Development Prospectus for further details.
Course Management
Procedure for Admission to Return to Nursing Programme
Application Pack obtained from:
Chris Banton – Admissions Tutor, SHaW 01902 518800
Tina Bate – SHaW 01902 518615
Khaleda Miah – SHaW 01902 518807
Completed Application Forms and references to be returned to Admissions who will
photocopy & send to Course Leader.
Short listing takes place 3 months prior to commencement of the course.
Successful applicant invited for interview and to bring PIN/PRN, photograph, ID, e.g.
passport, driving licence.
Literacy and numeracy tests to be undertaken at interview from September 2009.
Course Leader checks PIN via NMC Caller Code System. PRN for European nurses is
checked via telephone call to the NMC
Letter sent to successful applicant offering a conditional place on the course.
Admissions send successful applicant Criminal Review Bureau/Occupational
Health forms to be processed.
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Once completed paperwork received and unconditional
offer made the applicant is invited to:
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Induction day
Commencement of Course
Following the 5 study days in school, students commence a pre-arranged
placement in a clinical area. Students are encouraged to secure a clinical
placement prior to commencing the course. Placements must be arranged
where there are suitably qualified and prepared mentors- that is, a ‘Sign Off’
Mentor- available to support you. Placements are in areas that currently take
student nurses from the University of Wolverhampton or another university.
Whilst completing the required clinical placement, students are advised to
keep in touch with their personal tutor / course leader and report any concerns
or problems without delay. Dates for portfolio building and reflective writing
workshops alongside action learning sets and individual tutorials will be given
on the timetable issued at the start of the course. Students can also arrange
additional tutorials with the personal tutor.
Staff Involved with the Course
Mary Drozd - Course Leader & Senior Lecturer- Adult
Walsall Campus:
Tel 01902 518927
email: M.Drozd@wlv.ac.uk
Val Woodward, Senior Lecturer- Adult
Walsall Campus
Tel 01902 518839
Email V.J.Woodward@wlv.ac.uk
Mary Rayner, Senior Lecturer- Adult
Mary Seacole Building,
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Wolverhampton
Tel 01902 518692
Email M.A.Rayner@wlv.ac.uk
Carol France
Professional Development Manager
Manor Hospital
Walsall
Email carol.france@walsallhospitals.nhs.uk
Lorna Southan
Practice Placement Manager
Royal Wolverhampton Hospital
Email lorna.southan@wlv.ac.uk
lynn Edwards
Senior Lecturer Mental Health
Mary Seacole Building
Wolverhampton
Tel 01902 518668
Email L.E.Edwards@wlv.ac.uk
Lynne Westwood
Senior Lecturer Learning Disabilities
Boundary House, Walsall Campus
Tel 01902 518848
Email L.R.Westwood@wlv.ac.uk
Learning, Teaching and Assessment
Teaching
A wide variety of teaching methods are used. Structured discussion,
demonstrations, skills practice, question and answer sessions and the use of
information technology are all included in the course. All students are
supported by academic staff and Study Skills Advisors. Students are actively
encouraged to make use of the Study Skills Advisors and the facilities
available in the Learning Centres throughout their course.
A well-equipped Learning Centre is available at the Walsall campus, and once
registered and enrolled, students have access to all of the University’s
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Learning Centres on all sites. A member of the Learning Centre staff will
present an introduction to the Learning Centres facilities at the beginning of
the course.
Learning
University education is based on an adult learning approach. This may be a
new concept to some students. You are actively encouraged to question what
you read, see and experience in practice and in the classroom. You are
expected to take responsibility for your own learning by negotiating some
practice outcomes with your mentor during your placement. You are also
expected to lead the assessment process by preparing evidence to support
your practice performance, and negotiate with your mentor a suitable time for
assessment. All of this will be fully explained during the time in school.
Assessment
The module is assessed by the completion of 15 clinical practice outcomes.
These are set out in a Clinical Assessment Practice Document (CAD) issued
to you at the start of the course. Within this document, there are 15 outcomes
that have to be successfully achieved in practice in order to pass the course.
In addition to successful performance of each outcome, assessed by the Sign
off mentor, students are required to produce written evidence of underpinning
knowledge. This can be in a variety of forms and will be fully explained during
the time in school
Students are also required to produce a 2000 word reflective essay about
their journey returning to professional nursing practice.
The completed CPD, with accompanying portfolio of evidence and reflective
essay is submitted for marking on the date set at the start the course.
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Health and Safety Issues
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, charges all employers to ensure, so
far as is reasonably practicable, that the health, safety and welfare at work of
all its employees is safeguarded. The School recognises its responsibilities
under this Act and a policy to this effect is provided.
You have a legal responsibility to abide by the safety practices and codes
prepared by the area in which you are based and have an equal responsibility
with management for maintaining safe working practices for employment for
your own health and safety whilst in School Clinical Placement areas.
The School contact for Health and Safety is:
Bashyr Aziz Senior Lecturer
Mary Seacole Building City Campus
01902 518632 or email bashyr@wlv.ac.uk
Employability & Your Personal Development Portfolio (PDP)
Employability & Your Personal Development Portfolio (PDP)
What is ‘Employability’?
‘Employability’ is concerned with the development of skills aimed at
enhancing your employment prospects throughout your time here at the
University of Wolverhampton.
Developing specialist subject and
academic knowledge is important for employers but they also want to
employ individuals who are able to:
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Communicate effectively,
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Work in a team and have good interpersonal skills.
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Solve problems
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Work on their own using their own initiative and are able to adapt to
changing situations
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Be self-confident
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How Will You Develop Your Employment Skills?
At the School we aim to provide you with the opportunity to develop
these through the module you will be studying. The assessments you do
for your modules are designed to help you develop Subject specific skills
through the research you undertake for the assignments. In addition,
they are also designed to help you develop other key skills such as your
written communication skills. Where you have formal presentations, this
will build your self-confidence in addition to helping you develop your
skills of verbal communication. Working as part of a team will develop
vital group-work skills.
Attending your classes regularly will further
ensure that you have the opportunity to develop other skills.
Throughout your time at the University, you will develop and be able to
demonstrate a number of skills, some of which are listed below:
 Working as part of a group
 Demonstrating teamwork skills and leadership skills
 Effective communication
 Written
 Oral
 Problem-solving
 IT skills
 Time management
 Attending classes on time
 Handing in your assignments by the deadline date
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Career Opportunities and Future Study
Academic Regulations
This course adheres to the University’s academic regulations for students
undertaking an undergraduate study, commencing after October 2002. A full
version of these regulations can be found on the University web site:
www.wlv.ac.uk. These regulations govern your course and will be binding on
you. It is, therefore, important that you read and become familiar with them.
However the School has gained exceptions from some regulations as
identified below:
Additional Information specific to your course
Frequently asked questions.
Q:
What are the needs of the returner?
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They are varied. To overcome this, the Return to Practice
Student needs to be able to discuss his/her individual needs
with the sign off Mentor
One of the most difficult issues is that of the Return to
Practice Student saying “I don’t know what my strengths and development
needs are because I’ve just returned and have no idea what I need to
achieve”. Returners have transferable skills, for example, most will have good
organisational skills from their time out of the profession, but they might not
recognise they have these. The mentor can assist the student by helping
them apply these in practice.
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Q:
How does the Return to Practice Student feel about
returning to the profession?
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The majority of returners feel under-confident due to the
changes which have taken place in the NHS. The most
common causes of concern are the changes in paperwork,
technology and the speed of client turnover, and what is expected of
them.
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What can Return to Practice Students do/not do?
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Return to Practice Students may undertake a full range of
activities under the supervision of their mentor. It may be
that the Return to Practice Student may want to observe
initially. The mentor takes professional responsibility for them
in the same way as they do for other students. The important
issue is that the Return to Practice student is achieving their
proficiencies and that supernumerary status is respected.
Q:
Can Return to Nursing Practice Students administer
drugs and injections or put I.V.I.s?
A:
Return to Practice Nursing Students should not be expected to
take responsibility for administration of medicines. However
they may administer medicines under supervision. Return to
Practice nursing students cannot undertake expanded roles.
Q:
What hours and shifts do Return to Practice Students
Work?
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A Minimum of 75 clinical hours are necessary to complete the
Return to Practice course in addition to approximately 8 study days.
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If the student is not achieving proficiencies they must, by
negotiation, spend further time in practice.
Students are advised to undertake their placement practice in
small, manageable chunks. For the sake of continuity these
should be close proximity to each other and the student
should work with their mentor wherever possible (at least
40% of the time)
Q:
Who can the Return to Practice Student work with?
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Ideally the Return to Practice student will work as many hours as
possible with the designated sign off Mentor (at least 40%).
If for any reason this is not possible, an associate mentor
should be identified to supervise and assess the student on a
continuous basis.
Completion of the document is the responsibility of the
designated sign off mentor in liaison with the associate
mentor.
Q:
When should the proficiencies be assess and verified?
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The Return to Practice Student should be assessed on a
continuous basis. When the clinical proficiency has been
achieved, and sufficient evidence has been documented, the
mentor should verify the achievement of competence at this
point.
Q:
How much evidence does a student need to produce to
show that they have achieved the stated proficiency?
A:
Ensuring validity and reliability requires that the Sign Off Mentor
utilises a variety of assessment methods. The student is
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required to provide a variety of evidence; the broader the
range, the more likely it will be that the student is able to
demonstrate proficiency.
Q:
Who do I contact if I need help and advice?
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Return to Practice students are expected to reflect upon how
they feel they are progressing throughout the placement. If
at any point during the placement the mentor is concerned
about any aspects of the Return to Practice Programme/
student progress, the course leader should be consulted.
A tripartite meeting will be initiated.
Section 2: School Specific Information
In order to help you achieve your objectives with us we will provide
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Stimulating and well-planned learning opportunities
Up-to-date learning resources, including books and computers
Well-defined and appropriate programme of study
State of the art clinical skills centres
Opportunities to plan and review progress
Access to learning support
Access to confidential counselling, careers advice and financial
advice
A welcoming environment with quiet places to study and well
equipped social learning space
Qualified, experienced clinical staff and academic lecturers
Friendly, helpful staff
Clinical learning environments that provide you with opportunities to
achieve your learning outcomes.
We will ensure that
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Written and verbal feedback is provided on all assessments within 4
working weeks of submission
You are provided with different types of support during your study
for example, a module leader (who deals with module issues), a
personal tutor (dealing with progression and pastoral issues), a link
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tutor (dealing with practice-related issues). It is likely that these
roles are undertaken by more than one person who will be identified
to you.
Your tutor’s availability will be clearly advertised in pathways guide
and module guides.
There are opportunities for you to comment on and influence your
University and School experience, e.g. via student forums, other
student-staff meetings, module and course questionnaires and
student representation on School committees
You have access to information you need to progress on the
course, e.g. through module guides, and award/pathway guide and
during tutorials
All staff treat you with courtesy and respect
Equal opportunities is promoted and evidence of discrimination is
acted upon promptly
You review your progress via SITS
We deal promptly/fairly with issues of concern raised by you
Your evaluation of learning, in practice and theory, is acted upon
appropriately.
We expect you to:
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Attend all learning sessions, including tutorials, clinical practice
punctually and act appropriately at all times
Show courtesy and respect to staff, other students and patients /
clients where this latter group applies to your course
Understand the requirements of your programme of study
Understand the requirements of each module you are studying (e.g.
sessions to attend and procedures for assessment and
examinations)
Respect and abide by the University Regulations, e.g. Equal
Opportunities Policy, ID Cards, quiet areas, no smoking, plagiarism,
student conduct
Bring all necessary equipment to classes/workshops/Clinical Skills
Centres
Wear required uniform in practice and in Clinical Skills Centres
Hand in assessments on time in line with assessment procedures
(or they will not be marked)
Switch off mobile phones when in class, practice environments, and
clinical skills centres
Behave considerately in lectures / practice and participate fully in
class activities
Keep your personal tutor informed if you have personal problems
that affect your work and practice learning. If any problem makes it
necessary for you to seek an extension to the date on which your
assessment should have been submitted, then do so before the
deadline date
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Use the advertised time (or make new appointment by e-mail or
other means) to seek advice from your tutor/lecturer/practice
mentor. Please meet and discuss with your tutor/lecturer/practice
mentor your concerns at the earliest opportunity
Seek approval for, record any change in your programme and
submit the record to your tutor/lecturer within the deadlines
Inform the Registry Administrator for the School if your address or
other contact details change
Notify your personal tutor/practice mentor for your placement area
of any sickness or absence.
Student Feedback
The School values each student as an individual. We value your views and
experiences during your study here with us. We welcome any feedback you may wish
to give, whether you have an issue of concern, a complaint or if you feel something
has been particularly good during your time with us.
Please let us know about your learning experience – theory or practice-, good
or not so good. This can be done through your Personal Tutor or directly to
the Associate Dean responsible for your area of study. To help you know who
your Associate Dean is, contact details and location are set out below.
Phil Begg – Associate Dean, Primary Health Care (Specialist Practice), Mary
Seacole Building, City Campus Ext. 8626
Jill Williams – Associate Dean, Undergraduate Pre-Registration Nursing and
Midwifery, Boundary House, Walsall Campus Ext. 8820
If you should have any continuing concerns about your study, please contact:
Alex Hopkins – Associate Dean, Quality and Standards, Boundary House,
Walsall Campus
Ext. 8819
Your Dean is Professor Linda Lang, PhD, Mary Seacole Building, City
Campus
Ext. 8624
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Where to get help with your course
Student Support
If you encounter any issues (personal or academic) the following staff
should be able to help you
Academic and course related- Course Leader- Mary Drozd 01902
518927 & personal tutor
Personal issues- personal tutor
Study issues- study skills advisor- www.wlv.ac.uk/skills or book an
appointment with reception on 01902 518800
Special needs- Pauline Lim 01902 518868
General advice
07971322157
and
support-
Student
Advisor
Laura
Clode
Complaints- any member of academic or administrative staff
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
Accreditation of Prior learning is not applicable to the Return to Practice
course.
However your previous study, training and experience may count towards
a diploma or degree after completion of the R2P course in the University of
Wolverhampton, and there should be no need for you to repeat study that
you have undertaken previously. APL can significantly reduce the length of
a course of study.
The APL process requires you to demonstrate that the learning you have
previously acquired is the same as that required of students undertaking
your selected programme of study, and achieving the identified learning
outcomes.
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All claims for APL must be supported by valid evidence. At diploma and
degree levels, you can APL up to 50% of the total credits for the award as
long as this meets the requirements of the award.
Prior to Application
Before applying for APL, it is helpful to have some idea of the award or
programme for which you wish to register.
Familiarise yourself with:
1. The prescribed pathway of the award.
2. Modules that you need to achieve, and their associated learning
outcomes.
3. Any specific regulations regarding APL within the chosen programme.
A portfolio of evidence is required to support any claim for APL.
For further information, contact the Administrative Staff, Khaleda Miah,
based at Walsall campus on 01902 518807.
Learning, Teaching & Assessment: What Can You Expect?
Learning & Teaching Resources
There is a wide range of resources available for your learning, including
on-line materials for each module (on WOLF), web-based information
and, importantly, the online resources provided by the Learning Centres.
Module information will direct you to specific information sources, but
there is an expectation, particularly at diploma level and above, that you
will research your own sources in order to enhance your achievement of
the learning outcomes for the programme.
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Assessment
Types of assessment
The tutor, as part of the introduction to the course, will outline the
assessment tasks. A more detailed briefing for each assignment
will be available via the WOLF topic that supports the course.
There are both clinical (clinical assessment document) and
academic assessments.
Marking of Assessments
The marking and grading of your written is a comprehensive
exercise involving first-marking by tutors, moderation by the tutors
in the module team and the submission of assessments to
independent external examiners who monitor and advise, thereby
ensuring quality and standards.
The normal return period for feedback on your marked (summative)
work is eight weeks after the date of submission. Results will be
available on e vision and you will receive a grade achieved and
comments on whether and how you have achieved the learning
outcomes.
The processing of grades is outlined in the Undergraduate Student
Guide
and
the
Postgraduate
Student
Guide
available
at
www.graduateschool@wlv.ac.uk. Assessment grades follow the
‘Grade Point Scale’ format outlined in the Guide. Grades range
from A16 (outstanding) to F0 (fail, no resit permitted).
For the
majority of modules the average achievement level will be in the C
category which is ‘average-good’; grades above this are ‘above
average-very good to outstanding’, and grades below are from
‘satisfactory’ down to ‘uncompensatable fail’. Thus, an ‘upper’ C
grade (e.g. C10) is comfortably a ‘good’ grade within the A to F
distribution.
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Please note that the clinical assessment document is NOT graded.
You are awarded a Pass/ Refer.
What Should You Avoid? What Should You Seek to Achieve?
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Remember that you are writing for another reader or readers.
Do not assume that the reader will fill the gaps in your work.
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Use the introduction to establish what you are doing in your
assignment.
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Use examples to support your analysis.
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Be objective and aim for reasoned argument. Phrases such
as ‘in my opinion’ or ‘in my view’ are of little value because
they are subjective. Do not use them. You should aim to
support your points with evidence and reasoned analysis.
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Always acknowledge the use of someone else’s work, using
the appropriate system of referencing.
Also, it is a very
serious offence to use someone else’s work, especially wordfor-word or paraphrased contents of other’s work. This is
called “plagiarism” and will be covered throughout the
programme to ensure that you are aware of how to avoid it.
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Always keep copies of the sources or keep a note of each
source as you use it, so that you can reference it in your
reference list at the end of your assignment.
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Plan your work in advance so as to meet the hand-in
(submission) date. Writing up your research is often more
time-consuming than you expect.
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Get help from tutors and mentors if you are unsure.
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Above all, do not ‘suffer in silence’; the Course Leader,
Student Advisor and tutors will be able to provide guidance
so please use them.
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What Feedback Can You Expect?
What can you expect from your tutors whilst you are preparing
your work?
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Normally tutors will advise you, as a group, on the
assessment at or near the start of the module.
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Thereafter, you may consult your tutors by emailing or
telephoning them.
What should you not expect from your tutors?
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It is not the role of a tutor to read drafts of your work and
correct them with a view for you to obtain a ‘good mark’. An
assignment should reflect your effort and input, and the role
of the tutor is to guide and advise.
It is then your
responsibility to assess this advice and guidance and use it
accordingly. Tutors provide this in good faith, but its use - or
lack of it - by you is not an automatic route to a good or a
poor grade.
Other factors, particularly those pertaining to
your skills and efforts, will play a vital role in your
achievement.
After completion of the assignment
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The main feedback is through a copy (to you) of the
assessment
feedback
sheet
by
email
from
tutors/administrative support staff.
How You Can Comment on Learning & Teaching and Assessment
We greatly value your feedback; students’ views are collectively
influential in how we deliver L&T and are gathered through staffstudent meetings and via questionnaires, particularly the Module
Evaluation Proformas (MEPs) that you are asked to complete
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towards the end of a module. Such feedback is analysed for annual
monitoring of modules, subjects and courses.
Definitions of Academic Misconduct
Cheating is defined as any attempt to gain unfair advantage in an
assessment by dishonest means, and includes, e.g. all breaches of
examination room rules, impersonating another candidate, falsifying
data and obtaining an examination paper in advance of its authorised
release.
Plagiarism is the act of taking someone else’s work and passing it off
as your own. This includes incorporating either unattributed direct
quotation(s)
or
substantial
paraphrasing
from
the
work
of
another/others. It is important to cite all sources whose work has been
drawn on and reference them fully in accordance with the referencing
standard used in each academic school.
Collusion is when two or more people combine to produce a piece of
work for assessment that is passed off as the work of one student
alone. The work may be so alike in content, wording and structure that
the similarity goes beyond what might have been coincidence. For
example – where one student has copied the work of another, or where
a joint effort has taken place in producing what should have been an
individual effort.
Updated May 2009 Academic Regulations
This course adheres to the University’s academic regulations for
students undertaking an undergraduate course, commencing after
October 2002. A full version of these regulations can be found on the
University web site: www.wlv.ac.uk. These regulations govern your
course and will be binding on you. It is, therefore, important that you read
and become familiar with them..
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