Application for the Professional Licentiate in Acupuncture

Application for the Professional Licentiate in Acupuncture
Guidance on completing this form

Thank you so much for choosing TAA to support you through into the very best job in the world; we will not disappoint! Before you start your application, here is some advice:

You will be asked for a personal statement explaining your reasons for wishing to study acupuncture - you might find it useful to refer to the ‘Admissions FAQs’ on our website, in particular the personal attributes.

You will be asked to provide the names and emails of two referees, one of who should know you in a work capacity. You will also be required to upload documentation to support your application at the end (which can be photos of the originals), so its worth getting these ready before you start. The documents you will need are:

Photo ID such as a passport or driving license
Proof of current address (if using driving license as photo ID, this can also be used for your address, or you can provide a current household bill showing your address)
A head and shoulders photo.
A copy of your highest/most recent educational qualification certificate.
For international students and English as a second language students, please see 'Admissions FAQs'

If you are unable to find any of the above, please submit your application without them for now and we'll discuss this with you.

You can click on each page to ‘Save your progress’ and this will trigger an email to the address that you have given which allows you to return to your application at a later date. We won't see anything you've written or receive your application until you click on the final Submit button.

If you do need advice about your application, or to complete this form, please get in touch with us through the Contact Us button at the top of the homepage.

Data protection: Any personal information that you give us will be processed in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 1998. The information will be used for the following purposes:to enable us to create a computer and paper record of your application, to enable the application to be processed, to enable us to compile statistics or to assist other organisations such as accrediting bodies to do so, provided that no statistical information that will identify you as an individual will be published. The information will be kept securely, and no longer than necessary, and will be disposed of 24 months after the date of application if you do not start the course, or graduation date.

Please see our Equal Opportunities policy for information relating to equal opportunities in admissions. https://www.theacupunctureacademy.org.uk/_files/ugd/ff8101_5c38e1fe6cfc4b53b44fdc8326536b92.pdf
Submission date

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Date
DESTRUCTION DATE FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENT PERSONAL DATA

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:

Application forms will be destroyed 24 months after the date of application (in the case of a non-starter), or Graduation date, whichever is the latest, along with personal data stored on all hard copy enquiry forms, electronic register enquiry forms, or in any email correspondence.
Name:

First NameLast Name
Do you have a preferred name (this is what we call you in college)?
Leave empty if the answer is 'no'
Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Town /CityCounty

PostcodeCountry
Home phone number (if you have one):

Area CodePhone Number
Mobile phone number:
Email (and confirm email):

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Date of birth:

DayMonthYear
Date
A quick question at the start, have you attended a preview session?*
If not, do you have one booked?*

YesNo
Which group would you like to join?

We take two intakes per year in March and September. All class dates can be found on our site calendar - Becoming an Acupuncturist - as a downloadable pdf
Your preferred cohort:*
Where did you initially hear about us?*
If you selected 'Other', please briefly let us know where/how:

Gender:
If you selected 'other', please provide more information below, should you wish to.
Simlarly if you would like to tell us your preferred pronouns please do so here (or leave this space blank).
We collect information on nationality and ethnicity for analysis purposes only.
Ethnicity:
Is English your first language?

Formatting tips for the next section

If you wish to make a text box wider, drag the dots in the bottom right hand corner to the right. You can delete a row by clicking on the 'X' to the right of an entry.

If you need to add more lines, click on the '+' button.
Have you previously been enrolled at another acupuncture college? *
Please tell us which college and course, and (briefly) why you left.
Please note that even if this course was BAAB-accredited, due to the differing curricula in most cases we cannot exempt student from years/modules and we will usually need a transcript of modules/assessments completed to date (if you already have one please upload here). We will usually also need a tutor or course leader name/contact as one of your two referees (see referencing section later in this form) however we understand there may be exceptions to this so please contact us prior to submitting this form to discuss any difficulties you might have with this request

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Education history and qualifications

- please add the highest level first, and then add in date order, using the + button to add more rows

- please note that if you don't have the standard entry requirements you can discuss with us at interview the life and work experience that you bring, and how can support and has prepared you for studying this subject
Completed Qualifications:
Informal education eg CPD courses:
Are you a member of any professional bodies?
If yes, please give details

Employment history

Please detail all work, including unpaid work if relevant to your application. The 'description' box can be dragged and extended to the right to give you more space for writing. If you have a very long work history, please feel free to include the more recent/relevant history only, and additional information can be discussed at interview.

Please note that while a current qualification and work experience in a conventional medicine or allied health discipline cannot usually exempt you from whole course units/modules, we can in some cases look at exemptions to some aspects of written submissions. We can discuss this with you at interview and agree more detailed arrangements if you are offered a place.
Work history:
Current and future work commitments:
Please tell us your current working hours, and whether there is a degree of flexibility here, and/or do you plan on cutting down during your time studying?

Personal statement

Why do you want to study acupuncture, and why now? (Tell us about how you found out about acupuncture, for example. What makes you want to study it now, what appeals to you about acupuncture as a career, and what personal qualities do you think you bring to this future career. You may want to refer to the personal attributes in the admissions FAQ section of the website. (up to 800 words)0/800
Why have you chosen TAA?

Disability and Studying

As per our Equal opportunities policy, we will consider applications from people with a disability as long as basic fitness to practise criteria are met. If you would like to discuss your situation prior to completing this application please contact us, we’ll be happy to talk it through with you.
Do you have a registered disability?
If yes, please tell us what this is. You do not need to give detail at this stage, we will ask you to complete a declaration form if you are accepted and start the course, if this is something that may require additional support or adjustments.
Please let us know if you think you have an undiagnosed disability or health issue that might impact on your studies, so we can start to understand how we might best support you. This may be a physical or mental issue or, for example, dyslexia, ADHD or autism. Please tell us a little about this below. You do not need to give detail at this stage, we will ask you to complete a declaration form if you are accepted and start the course, if this is something that may require additional support of adjustments.
If not already covered in your personal statement, if you do not have the standard entry requirements, please tell us if you have any work/life experience that can show how prepared you are for this level of study.
Self declaration of criminal record and cautions

- please note that convictions normally considered 'spent' must also be declared
Cautions / convictions:*
If you have answered 'yes' to either of the above, you may wish to write a brief statement in support of your application and submit it with this application.

Please note the offer of a place is not a guarantee of BAcC membership at the end of the programme, and you are advised to contact them directly before accepting a place in the event a prior conviction may have a bearing on fitness to practise.

References

Please provide two references from people who are not related to you, and who have known you for three years or more. One should be a current or previous employer/tutor, and one could be your acupuncture practitioner, if you have one. They will be contacted and asked to give their opinion as to your suitability to undertake this course. If you have attended a previous BAAB acupuncture college or course, a tutor/course leader should be one of your references, so please include their name and contact details here.
First reference (please include name, an email address, and their connection to you):
Second reference (please include name, an email address, and their connection to you):
Supporting documentation

Please attach a copy/photo of the following documents. If there are any gaps you can email them later, but it is preferable to have everything in one place if possible.
- A copy of your most highest educational qualification
- Proof of identity bearing your name and a photograph, such as passport or driving licence
- Proof of current address if not using your driving licence as proof of identity (such as utility bill or bank statement).
- A head and shoulders photo (you are allowed to smile, but please make it a current image that we can recognise you from)
And for non-British nationals we will also need:
- Proof of residency status and identity (note that as a private college it is not possible to obtain a study visa for this course).
- For non-native speakers, please see the Admissions FAQs in the prospectus for language requirements, and upload your proof of Engliah language qualification, if required.
Tick the documentation that you have attached here:

Photo for the register (you are allowed to smile, but please make the image current)Educational qualificationProof of current address (eg utility bill)Proof of identityProof of residency (non-British nationals)Proof of English language qualification
Please upload your supporting documents here (see list above):*

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If you have not attended a preview session in person or online before you submit your application form, we may suggest you do so before having an interview, depending on timing. We therefore highly recommend booking your place on the next available date.
By submitting this application, please note that you are guaranteeing that all of the information contained within it is correct, to the best of your knowledge. You are also acknowledging that if, at a later date, it is discovered that this application is not entirely truthful, you understand that you may be liable to disciplinary action and, in the most serious cases, removal from the course with no recourse and no entitlement to a refund*

I acknowledge that I have read this, and to the best of my knowledge, all information contained in my application is accurate
Please write your name and today's date here, to confirm this application is a true record*
Please verify that you are human (hopefully an easy one!!)*
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Application for the Professional Licentiate in Acupuncture

Which group would you like to join?

Education history and qualifications

Employment history

Self declaration of criminal record and cautions

References

Supporting documentation