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Grading The Access to HE Diploma

This document outlines the grading system and structure of the Access to Higher Education (AHE) Diploma, implemented in 2008 with a total of 60 credits, including at least 45 at Level 3. Key components include a grading model based on unit profiles, with grades ranging from Pass (P), Merit (M) to Distinction (D) across various credit values. The document also discusses requirements for modules, assessment criteria, and making conditional offers to prospective higher education learners, helping to support those returning to study and build confidence.

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Grading The Access to HE Diploma

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  1. Grading The Access to HE Diploma

  2. The AHE Diploma • 2008 – 09: introduction of the (national) AHE Diploma • 60 credits with at least 45 at Level 3 • Differentiation by number of credits - in total/at level 3 • 2009 – 10: introduction of grading • Differentiation by grade profiles

  3. Components of an AHE Diploma • Credit-based units of varying size: 1,2,3,6 (9,12) credits • Modules: • Main academic / vocational subject(s) • Study Skills • English/Maths (GCSE equivalence) • ICT

  4. The Grading Model • Of all level 3 units contained within the Diploma tariff • 1 grade (P, M or D) per unit whatever the credit value • Unit grade profile developed from indicative grades in each assignment. Median = Unit grade • Unit grades represent assessment of knowledge + a range of skills • Average number of grades (this AVA) per Diploma = 17 • Pass = 100% assessment criteria

  5. No Grade Polishing QAA Regulations • On-time submission is assessed and graded. • - first grade stands, subject to IV and EM. • One re-submission is allowed if criteria not met • - within very short time-frame. (M or D grade allowed) • Late submissions and referrals (via Awards Board) • - capped at a Pass

  6. Making Conditional Offers • Access to HE Diploma - any subject • Accompanied by credit and grade transcript • Access to HE Diploma (named subject) • with ? credits in subject “x” • With ? credits (any subject) graded Merit • with ? credits in subject “y” graded Distinction • with unit “z” graded Merit • No UCAS points, no predicted grades

  7. Making Conditional Offers Further considerations of the AHE learner • Returning to study • - need to break down barriers and build confidence • Few if any formal qualifications on entry • - bring maturity, motivation and life-skills • Induction period of Study Skills – transferred to HE • Unconditional offers lead to withdrawal from AHE course

  8. Grade profiles

  9. Further Information • QAA website: www.accesstohe.ac.uk • AIM Awards : • marj.hammon@ocnemr.org.uk m. 07970 892 430 • michelle.stevenson@ocnemr.org.uk t. 01332 861986 • www.ocnemr.org.uk / Access to HE / document downloads

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