access course

(Education) (in Britain) an intensive course of study for people without academic qualifications that enables them to apply for higher education

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access course

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WMAS employs more than 100 veterans and were the first ambulance service to provide an access course in order to help complete the transition to the Trust.

Ambulance service recognised for its work with armed forces

The service also boasts a network of Military Champions who were instrumental in setting up the access course. The Trust will be presented with its award, together with other successful employers, at the National Army Museum in London on November 12.

999 service wins a gold [...]; E&S BRIEFING

"Since completing the access course I have been able to plan a stable future for myself.

Think A-levels are the only route to higher education? Think again

"I have passed my access course and the only stumbling block now is getting enough money to the college to allow me to start in September."

PS30K FOR TAKE-OFF; Man, 21, launches fundraising drive to fulfil his dream and become pilot

Among former students who have gone on to further study after completing the access course is Janieann McCracken.

Forty on course for life of study at Uni

The Access course has given me the perfect opportunity to progress on to University to study Sports and Exercise Science.

College Welcomes Star Cycling Student

Carl Thom, business advisor at Middlesbrough College, was Mandy's tutor while she studied on the access course.

How Mandy set her mind to forging a new career

So she joined the Fast track Access course at Henley College last January.

Taking a change of direction

"I was really interested in engineering when I was younger and I was excited to see it offered as an Access course at Bournville College.

Second chance for Craig; ADVERTISING FEATURE

The one-year access course offers an opportunity to gain a qualification to progress to a wide range of degrees and higher education.

Putting new career in the picture for Bob

Shikala's biology pass takes her on to an access course at the college from which she hopes to go on to university to study dental hygiene.