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NCFE CACHE Level 3

Access To Higher Education Diploma (Midwifery)

Start your journey towards a career as a midwife. 

Course Overview

If being a midwife has always been your dream job, or you’re looking to make a career change, the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Midwifery) is a level 3 qualification designed to prepare you to study for a degree in midwifery. If you don’t have the grades you need to apply for university, an Access to HE Diploma will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need.

This course is specifically designed to put you on the pathway to becoming a midwife. You'll learn core knowledge that will prepare you for your midwifery degree including the roles and responsibilities of a midwife in prenatal and postnatal care. You'll also learn about the wider healthcare system, which is an essential part of becoming a midwife. 

What you'll learn

  • Preparing to Study
  • Progressing to Higher Education
  • Preparing a Written Assignment
  • Academic Writing Skills
  • Independent Research
  • The Roles & Responsibilities of the Midwife
  • The History of the National Health Service
  • Inequalities in Health & Illness
  • The Urinary System
  • Equality & Diversity within Healthcare
  • Cell Biology
  • Human Immunity
  • Human Nutrition and the Digestive System
  • The Human Musculo-skeletal System
  • Human Reproduction, Growth & Development
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • The Brain and the Nervous System
  • Poverty and Health
  • Social Factors in Health Care
Eligibility Criteria

This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:

  • You must currently live in England    
  • You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study    
  • You must be over the age of 19  
    • If you are between 19-23 you are eligible regardless of employment status
    • If you are 24+ you will only be eligible if you earn less than £25,000
      • Learners earning below £25,000 will be entitled funding for Level 3 qualifications
      • Learners earning above £25,000 will be required to take out an Advanced Learner Loan
Assessment Method

An Access to HE Diploma is made up of units that offer 45 graded credits and 15 ungraded credits. You will complete a number of assignments as part of your modules that will form your electronic portfolio. You will be assessed via formal written assignments, that will create a portfolio of work.

Throughout your course, you'll be expected to join live online classes, as well as study independently. You'll have the support of one of our specialist tutors throughout your programme. 

Who is this course suitable for?

Access courses are designed for people who have been out of education for some time - so they're the perfect option if you left school without the qualifications you'd need to go straight to university.

They provide you with a good level of knowledge and skills so that you feel prepared to start a degree. Whether you're a career changer, have been out of employment and education for some time, or you're looking to pursue a subject you're passionate about - an Access to HE course could be the right option for you. 

Start Your Journey

Government funded courses. Qualifications accredited by NCFE.

Learning Curves Access to HE Diplomas are delivered online - making learning accessible, so you can study anywhere. You’ll have access to Learning Curves online platform, where you can learn independently, build knowledge, and complete interactive sessions which embed your learning.

What to expect

Support with your UCAS application

As part of all access courses, you will receive full UCAS application support. You'll start your journey with our 'study skills hub' which aims to develop the skills required for future progression throughout the Access to HE diploma.

Live online classes with specialist tutors

All of our tutors have both industry and academic experience and are specialists in their subjects. Throughout your programme, you will engage in innovative blended learning with live online classes and assignments.

Seminars with experts in the sector

As a learner with us, you'll get the opportunity to take part in extra-curricular events, including webinar events from guest speakers such as NHS professionals, so you can find out what life in the field is actually like!

3 Steps to Enrolment

Step 1
Create an account (Complete)

Congratulations you have completed this step.

This has registered your interest in a specific course and follow the link to complete enrolment.

Step 2
Complete LCG Enrolment Form

We work with LCG to provide government funded online courses, this pre-check form will confirm you are eligible for funding.

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Online Induction

You will gain access to your course portal to get started on your journey!