She has been interested in getting some qualifications for some time and two years ago she took the plunge. She successfully studied for an Introduction to Social Sciences (DD100) and has just finished a second level 1 course, Understanding Health and Social Care (K100). Since beginning her studies, Sonia began working regularly as a nursing auxiliary in a hospital and she would now like to train as a nurse. Sonia discovers that her employer sponsors students onto the Open University Pre-Registration Nursing Course. She talks to the training officer and is advised that she meets the common entry requirements for nursing and will be considered for a sponsored place as she has built up several years experience as an auxiliary.