Due to the potentially traumatic nature of the work, the minimum age for apprentices is 18, in line with the young person criteria under ‘Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999’.
Meet the team
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Craig Dawson Craig leads on CCTV and delivers some of the second and final year modules |
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Rich Raker He also asists Mike on the Vehicle Inspection module. Rich speialises in Driver Perception Response. Rich holds a BSc in combined science and work based studies and a Level 3 Award in Education and Training. |
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Pete Bimson Pete holds a Foundation Degree in Forensic Collision Investigation. He holds a Level 3 Assessors Award and is an ISO17020 Inernal Auditor. |
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Mike Fisher Mike's background is in the automotive industry. Mike taught at the school of mechanical and electrical engineering and is currently completing the final year of his Engineering Degree with the OU.
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Darren Philp |
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Chris Dunn |
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Ric Ward |
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Dr Rick Ellwood |
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Anna Howe |
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Nick Keegan |
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Yasmin Newman |
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Full or Part time
Currently you can only study for the degree part time but this will change from from September 2022 when you will have the option to study either part time (60 credits a year) or full time (120 credits a year).
Part time
Part-time study is roughly equivalent to studying at half the rate of a student on a full-time course at university.
- You will study 60 credits worth of study a year.
- You'll need to find around 16-18 hours to study each week.
Full time
If you want to complete your qualification at the same rate as a student at a traditional university, for example, an Honours degree in three years, you can choose to study full time.
- You will study 120 credits worth of study a year.
- You'll need to find around 32-36 hours to study each week.
Inevitably, unless your employer has agreed to let you study in work time, the number of hours you will need to study means giving up some of your own time and cutting down on some of your social activities, especially if you are studying full time. The OU provides some excellent advice on how to find time to study and the things you may have to consider moderating. There is an online planner which we strongly recommend you take a look at. Click the link to see more.
You will be asked to explain where your study time will be coming from during your induction.
Apprenticeship
You can link this degree to a forensic collision investigator apprenticeship.
Entrants require a minimum of two A levels at grade C or above; one of which should be in maths or a science, and five GCSE's at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) including English, Maths, and Science or suitable equivalent as BTECs. A full category B driving license is required within 12 months of starting the apprenticeship.
For those who do not meet the entry requirements we offer an equivalence route. Study and pass the UCPD to gain entry to the apprenticeship.
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For mature students the government lists acceptable alternative certificates further details are available here If you cannot find your certificate you will need to sit level 2 English and Maths.
