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
The qualifications are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to progress to higher education. They will increase confidence in students wishing to go to university, offering them an edge over their peers and addressing the skills gaps identified by university admissions tutors. They include key functional skills in writing, mathematics and information communication technology as well as other skills such as scientific methods and using statistics which will be of significant benefit in future academic studies or in professional practice. E-learning courses are available for all units.
The qualifications offer maximum flexibility for students to develop their skills in areas of study appropriate to their needs. There are no external exams for either qualification in the suite.
The Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 120 hours for the Award and 235 hours for the Certificate, with recommended number of guided learning hours of 57 for the Award and 90 hours for the Certificate. Learners are assessed in terms of whether they have met the assessment criteria specified in the units of assessment. Assessment briefs are available for all units and centres can use these assessments or can design their own.