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Who is this qualification for?
This suite of qualifications offers maximum flexibility for those students who seek to develop either their functional skills and/or skills in other areas of study according to their needs. The qualifications will be especially useful for those students seeking to progress to higher education.
The qualifications are Ofqual regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). These qualifications will prepare the students to progress to a qualification in another subject area and support their current or future roles in the workplace.
What units are included within the suite?
The qualifications include key functional skills in writing, mathematics and information communication technology as well as other skills which will be of significant benefit in future academic studies and/or in professional practice. Units within the suite of Academic Study Skills include:
- Writing Skills
- Understanding Statistics
- Understanding Maths
- Research Skills for Study
- Presentation Skills
Details of all these units, plus many more, can be found here.
What level is this qualification?
This suite of qualifications comprises two Level 3 qualifications:
- LASER Level 3 Award in Academic Study Skills
- LASER Level 3 Certificate in Academic Study Skills
How do I deliver this qualification as a centre?
To offer these qualifications, you must be a Recognised LASER Centre. For further information about gaining recognition or working in partnership with a Recognised Centre please click here. Existing Recognised Centres must complete a New Course Notification Form before starting to deliver the qualification.
If you have any questions about Academic Study Skills, or any of our other qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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