Advanced Selection Preferences

What do the levels mean?

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
  • Level 6
  • Level 7

Entry requirements:

Generally at least 4 GCSEs at A*-G (or equivalent), although some courses may require no formal qualifications. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

Level 1 qualifications

Progression:

Further courses at Level 1 or 2

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-D or an equivalent Level 1 qualification. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 2, NVQ Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship

Progression:

Level 3 course, Advanced Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-C (English and Maths preferred) or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit or Distinction Level. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 3 (and Extended Level 3), NVQ Level 3 Diploma or Advanced Apprenticeship

Progression:

Higher Education: Degree/HND/HNC, NVQ Level 4, Higher Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 3 qualification

Duration:

1 or 2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

HNC, CertHE, NVQ Level 4 or Higher Apprenticeship

Progression:

BTEC Level 5 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 4 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 5 Diploma, DipHE, NVQ Level 5, HND or Foundation Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 6 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 5 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BA (Honours) Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 7 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 6 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 7 Diploma

Progression:

Employment

Information for general guidance purposes only, course entry criteria may vary.

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Advanced Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing

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Who is the course suitable for?

This course is suitable for those seeking a career as a Dental Nurse in a general dental practice. You will contribute to the safe and effective care of patients by promoting and maintaining health and safety in the workplace, ensuring a high standard of infection control within the clinical environment, and providing chair-side and patient support. As a Dental Nurse you may carry out a range of duties, including patient care, pre- and post-operative decontamination of instruments, preparation of the dental room and equipment and taking of patient notes.

What is required to join this course?

- 5 GCSEs grade A*-C including Maths and English or the equivalent
AND
- Demonstrate a commitment to, and interest in, Dental Nursing
- Successful College interview/assessment

What will I learn, how will I be assessed and what qualifications will I achieve?

You will have the opportunity to study:
- Emergency first aid skills
- Offer information and support to individuals on the protection of their oral health
- Provide chair side support during the assessment of patients’ oral health
- Contribute to the production of dental images
- Provide chair side support during the extraction of teeth and minor oral surgery
- Principles of infection control in the dental environment
- Scientific principles in the management of oral health diseases and dental procedures

How will the course be taught?

Assessment is continuous for the duration of the course through the completion of a multiple choice question paper, assignments and externally assessed tasks. In addition practical skills will be assessed in your workplace. You will attend college for one day per week.

What are the career/progression opportunities?

- Higher Education/University
- Licensed practice as a Dental Nurse
- Progression routes include employment as a Hygiene Therapist or in Practice Management

How to enrol and about reduced fees?

To enrol on a course, please drop in to our Admissions department at the main site, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, and one of our advisors will be pleased to help you. Alternatively you can telephone (023) 8091 1299.

Payment is accepted by cheque, credit or debit card at the time of enrolment.

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The college wishes to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the DDA (as amended by the Special Educational Needs & Disability Act 2001). If you have a disability please contact the Additional Learning Support Department team on 023 8091 1235/1210.

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For further information telephone 023 8091 1299 or visit www.eastleigh.ac.uk