Overview

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 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 or in professional practice. The qualifications offer maximum flexibility for students to develop their skills in areas of study appropriate to their needs. 

Key Benefits

  • Especially beneficial for students wishing to go to university as it will increase their confidence and offer them an edge over their university peers

  • Addresses skills that university admissions tutors say entrants lack

  • These qualifications attract 8 UCAS points*

  • E-learning courses available for all units

  • Registrations can be made at any time during the year.

  • * Universities and colleges set their own entry requirements and do not have to accept a qualification simply because it is included in the UCAS Tariff tables.

Qualification Title Ofqual Code Credit Value Guided Learning Hours Total Qualification Time
LASER Level 3 Award in Academic Study Skills 610/1546/5 12 57 120
LASER Level 3 Certificate in Academic Study Skills 610/1547/7 21 90 235

LASER stipulates a 16+ entry requirement for this qualification. Students should also have achieved GCSE level English or equivalent. Students for whom English is not their first language should have achieved:  A secure English Language Test (SELT) pass from an approved UK/Non-UK provider equivalent to CEFR level B1 and/or, GCSE English or Scottish National Qualification Level 4 from a UK school. Full details available in the Qualification Specification.

  • Range of assessment methods 
  • Assessment briefs are available for all units. Centres have the option to use these assessments or to design their own
  • Portfolio of evidence compiled by students to show they have met each unit assessment criteria
  • Internally assessed 
  • Internally quality assured 
  • Externally quality assured
  • Direct Claims Status available.

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