ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses issues for student progression and achievement (SPA).
Student profile
describe the student profile, eg typical entry qualifications
match of the student profile to the aims of your subject
policy and criteria for student access.
Progression and completion rates
annual progression rates as indicators of achievement of objectives; trends in progression and completion rates
procedures in place for addressing poor or non-progression
transfer rates in and out of the subject
qualifications awarded, eg certificate, diploma and degree results.
Student achievement
evidence of students attaining the set objectives from their work and progression to employment or further study
evidence of student achievement from external sources.
