ASET qualifications

Fruitloops

Has anybody heard of ASET? Its a qualification awarding body. They seem to work with some distance learning providers.

http://www.aset.ac.uk/

Anybody know anything about them... are they widely recognised?
Would they be acknowledged if I applied to uni with them?

Thanks

Oldernotwiser

I believe they're kosher; what would you be thinking of studying with them and what are you thinking of doing at university?

Fruitloops

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

I believe they're kosher; what would you be thinking of studying with them and what are you thinking of doing at university?

They do a Psychology Diploma and a Criminology Diploma so I was sort of looking at them with interest.

I want to do the Social Work degree at Uni. I'm looking at a 2008 entry now. Just trying to plan how best to use my time now so that I am more likely to get into uni

Mrs_pbradley936

Well, if I were you I would start with the Open University course DD121 you have to register by 13 April, it starts in May and costs £295. Also I would enrol on MU120 which is a beginner maths course and that start in September (I think and you have to register a few weeks ahead of the start date) that costs £315. I have been with the OU for years just for the fun of it.

Fruitloops

pbradley936 wrote: »

Well, if I were you I would start with the Open University course DD121 you have to register by 13 April, it starts in May and costs £295. Also I would enrol on MU120 which is a beginner maths course and that start in September (I think and you have to register a few weeks ahead of the start date) that costs £315. I have been with the OU for years just for the fun of it.

Thanks, I'll take a look at them now :T

I'm fairly competent at Maths, I missed out on a C mark only just... and it was due to me not knuckling down enough and messing around at school :rolleyes:
Would the Maths beginners course still be suitable for me?

Mrs_pbradley936

Fruitloops wrote: »

Thanks, I'll take a look at them now :T

I'm fairly competent at Maths, I missed out on a C mark only just... and it was due to me not knuckling down enough and messing around at school :rolleyes:
Would the Maths beginners course still be suitable for me?

Yes, my brother did it last year to brush up on his maths, he is 42 and had not done any formal maths since he was 16. He has a degree in Economics and wanted to do something at work but not make himself look an idiot. I suggested it and has taken that and the next course. It starts off easy and gets harder towards the end. There is no exam just TMAs (Tutor Marked Assignments) some computer marked assignments and an end of course assessment.

In the meanwhile go to the library and get a book on GCSE Maths try a few exercises and see how you cope. Once you refresh your memory and see what you already know but have forgotten and discover what you have no idea about you will have a better idea of what you need to do.

Fruitloops

pbradley936 wrote: »

Yes, my brother did it last year to brush up on his maths, he is 42 and had not done any formal maths since he was 16. He has a degree in Economics and wanted to do something at work but not make himself look an idiot. I suggested it and has taken that and the next course. It starts off easy and gets harder towards the end. There is no exam just TMAs (Tutor Marked Assignments) some computer marked assignments and an end of course assessment.

In the meanwhile go to the library and get a book on GCSE Maths try a few exercises and see how you cope. Once you refresh your memory and see what you already know but have forgotten and discover what you have no idea about you will have a better idea of what you need to do.

Great advice, those courses sound like they might be right up my street!
I've got some OU info too so I'll go through that and do some reading up

Thanks again :T

Oldernotwiser

Fruitloops, sorry, didn't connect you with the OP on the other thread.

I think that you'd be better off doing the OU unit or an Access course for entry into HE. For the Maths, have a look at the City & Guilds Level 2 Numeracy course, which is equivalent to a GCSE Grade C. You can do it flexibly through your local Learndirect Centre and fees are free at present. You could start this straight away and it need only take a few weeks.

If you decide to do the OU unit, apply quickly if you're going to need financial help for it. They need to get this in place before the registration date and the arrangements take at least a couple of weeks to be organised.

Tigger36

Fully agree with previous post. A Higher Education Foundation Certificate (HEFC) is a much better option for Uni entrance, along with a National Test in Numeracy (equivalent to GCSE Grade C if you do a Level 2)
You can do the HEFC at evening class if you're working and it's much cheaper than an OU course and takes less time. It's also recognised at Universities as a standard entry level course. For a social work degree they do an excellent HEFC in Health and Social Care - sorry but much more appropriate than Psychology and Criminology. The Psychology is useful but you could do more appropriate subjects than Criminology.
From experience, it may be worth checking the Uni concerned to see if the National Test is recognised as a GCSE equivalent by them for the course you want to do. It certainly should be but some Unis are more picky than others.
As an added bonus for your application I would advise you to do some form of voluntary work with young people or children if you can - life experience in this field is a bonus and would give you a definite advantage. Good luck!

Fruitloops

Thanks for the fantastic advice Oldernotwiser & Tigger... lots of info there :T

Is the HEFC like the Access course? Or the same thing?

Definitely need to get the Maths grade out of the way. That LearnDirect one sounds decent :T

I've sent for application packs etc for a few different volunteering organisations so hopefully, after the checks and all that, I'll be well on my way!

Thanks again :T