Anglia Ruskin University's free tasters and discounted offer to union learners
Higher Skills @ Work: An offer to union learners
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is delighted to offer union learners the following two-work based blended learning degrees:
- Foundation Degree in Management (this can be contextualised to a variety of sectors such as local authorities, financial services depending on the number of learners)
- Foundation Degree in Care Management
These are available to the first 80 individuals who register before 31 March 2010 at very competitive rates.
- FD in Management: Year 1: £700; Year 2: £1500 - usually £3000 per year
- FD in Care Management: Year 1: £200; Year 2: £1000 - usually £3000 per year
To take advantage of this offer, members should be funded by their employers and be registered with Anglia Ruskin University by 31 March 2010.
Free Taster programme
In addition, the first 100 individuals will be able to undertake a one day workshop comprising elements of organisational management, career planning, study skills and soft skills for free.These can be delivered in the workplace/learning centre if sufficient numbers are interested.
Further information
For further information and/or to arrange a meeting with the University, please contact:
Sean Ruddy
Accessing Higher Education in the Workplace Project
Project Worker, unionlearn* with the Southern & Eastern TUC
Congress House, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS
T: 020 7467 1368
E : sruddy@tuc.org.uk
Higher Skills @ Work: More information
Key Features
Higher Skills @ Work is:
- An innovative project focusing on delivering higher level skills (level 4 and above) in the workplace
- Contextualised for a particular sector/organisation
- Work based learning
- Blended delivery - distance learning combined with face to face teaching
- Range of qualifications/awards available including Foundation Degrees*, Higher Education Certificates, BA/BSc degrees, Masters programmes
- Accreditation of prior learning and/or experience
Benefits
The project offers a fantastic range of benefits for both employers and their staff. These include:
- Aid to growing and developing internal talent and skills
- Content of programme applies robust academic principles to deliver genuine business solution
- Dedicated consultancy and account management provided by experienced team of skills consultants. Our team brings together wide ranging experience from public and private sectors
- Truly work based learning where learning content and assessments are embedded into real time projects and day to day working, thus minimising the time away from work
- Built into the delivery methodology are workshops and away days that offer face to face teaching and opportunity to interact and network with peers, tutors.
- Programme of support from tutors and workplace mentors
- Existing training and experience can be recognised and accrue credits that count towards final qualification. This recognises the value of employees' experience and helps to make the most of the employer's investment in existing training and development programme
- Participating organisations may qualify for assistance with fees. This will depend on cohort numbers and time of registration.
Higher Skills @ Work is currently working with prominent organisations in health, care, cultural heritage, retail, and construction sectors amongst others.
Briefing document (500 words) issued 28 Jan 2010
