The BTEC Professional Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies (Visual Impairment)...
Having created the very first BTEC Professional Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies - a course specifically designed to address the national shortage of suitably qualified staff to work with people who are visually impaired - we are now proud to present the natural progression to a higher level of qualification in this exciting field.
The BTEC Professional Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies (Visual Impairment) - Level 5* *Accreditation pending
This course is designed for qualified 'Rehabilitation Assistants', 'Support Workers' or BTEC Professional Diploma Level 4 graduates who wish to continue their studies. It builds on the knowledge gained during the Level 4 course while introducing expertise in the field of Orientation & Mobility.
Structure: There are 4 Core units delivered over 46 weeks which provide the student with the necessary theorectical and practical knowledge to enable them to deliver high quality Orientation & Mobility programmes. Students are required to attend lectures, access online material, produce written assignments and undertake practical observations click here
Academic level: This is a level 5 qualification academically accredited by Edexcel and delivered by nationally recognised experts. It not only provides students with the specialist knowledge they need but also the important practical skills to enable them to deliver high quality Orientation & Mobility training programmes to people with a visual impairment. The qualification fits into the National Qualifications Framework which has been devised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) to recognise more precisely the academic levels of qualifications at the higher levels of the framework applying to England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Entry criteria: Students must have acheived the BTEC Professional Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies(Visual Impairment) - Level 4 course. They will usually be employed either full-time or part-time or as an unpaid 'volunteer' in a local authority or voluntary agency - in all cases, students must have regular access to people requiring sight loss services.
At the end: On completion of the course, successful students will be able to assess need and deliver practical, effective Orientation & Mobility training programmes to people with a visual impairment.
Fees: The course fees are £3600 +VAT per student - 'easy payment options' are available. The fees include the student handbook and all course materials - there are no additional payments.
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