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SWAPWest Induction 2018-19

SWAPWest Induction 2018-19. Welcome Pack. Registration. 2. 1. www.ScottishWiderAccess.org. 3. You must register as a SWAP student. Register as soon as possible. Do not delay. Sign the Register. Copies of the Learner Agreement and a paper registration form will be circulated

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SWAPWest Induction 2018-19

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  1. SWAPWestInduction 2018-19

  2. Welcome Pack

  3. Registration 2 1 www.ScottishWiderAccess.org 3 You mustregister as a SWAP student. Register as soon as possible. Do not delay.

  4. Sign the Register • Copies of the Learner Agreement and a paper registration form will be circulated • By signing the register, you agree to the terms of the Learner Agreement and indicate that you have received a copy of it for reference • Please only tick the box if you have already registered online as a SWAP student • If not, leave it blank and we will follow up

  5. What is SWAP? • Access Programmesthat progress to HNC/D or degree • For adults who do not have entry requirements and who have been out of education for years • 35,000+ students since 1987 • SWAP is national; we are SWAPWest • Partnership of colleges & universities in the West

  6. Contents of SWAP Programme • Three components of the SWAP programme: • Study and pass 18 academic units (SQA units) • Preparation for Higher Education (PHE) unit • SWAP Student Profile grades at end of the year You must pass all units and PHE to complete the programme.

  7. SWAP Part 1: SQA Units • A mixture of SQCQ Level 5 and Level 6 units • SCQF 5 = Standard Grade (credit) or Int 2 • SCQF 6 = Highers • Core units in Communication and Literature (equates to English) and Maths • Variety of other subjects relating to health care and life sciences

  8. A) Class work Work through the PHE workbooks (online or on paper) throughout the year Download from SWAPWest website or college VLE SWAP Part 2: Preparation for Higher Education PHE is an essentialpart of SWAP and is comprised of independent work, class work and university visits B) University visits • Open days, applicant visit days • SWAP events: Universities Info Day and Study Skills Days

  9. Where to find PHE www.ScottishWiderAccess.org

  10. Prep for HE Timeline Follow the timeline…

  11. PHE Contents • Introduction • Taking Stock - Part One • Study Diaries • Taking Stock - Part Two • UCAS Application Guide • How to write your Personal Statement • Interview Skills • Presentation Skills • Study Skills • Finance • Taking Stock - Part Three • What Happens Next • Extended referencing guide Downloadable from the SWAPWest website

  12. Example 1: typical Prep for HE exercise

  13. Example 2: typical Prep for HE exercise

  14. Prep for HE Nursing Supplement • Study skills specific to nursing • Do these in addition to your regular Prep for HE exercises

  15. Preparation for HE • Your tutor may (or may not) organise some things to do as a class. • You may also organise study groups yourself to do certain exercises together • You may do some things on your own at home.Whatever works best for you and your class tutor

  16. Prep for HE is your responsiblity

  17. SWAP Part 3: Student Profiles • All tutors contribute to the profile and agree your final grades (A-D) • Grades comment on your preparedness for Higher Ed • Ability to handle text (reading; comprehension; analysis) • Communication (written and oral) • Overall performance (attendance; working well with others; responsiveness to feedback, etc.) • Also confirms you’ve passed all units, including Prep for HE

  18. Learner Agreement • Formalisation of things covered today • Please read carefully • NB: Disclosure of criminal convictions • Sign register to confirm you have read & accepted terms • Tick to show that you have registered online already

  19. NursingProgression to HNC or University • Limited number of nursing places, so entry is competitive • BBB profile grades and pass all unitsrequired for progression • May apply to GCU, UWS & Stirling • Research all branches of nursing before you apply • Some have extremely limited number of places • Keep an open mind • Adult nursing • Mental health nursing • Learning disability nursing • Child nursing

  20.  Minimum for entry to university • Always wise to have a “Plan B” in mind. SWAP qualification permits application to HNC/D for e.g.: • Care and Administrative Practice • Health Care • Social Care AAA AAB ABB BBB BBC BCC CCC

  21. Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) • Nursing, Primary Ed, Social Work, Health • You must disclose to the college (your tutor) as soon as possible: • All previous criminal charges • Even if they did not result in conviction • Even if you think they are “spent” • If uncertain, contact Kenny Andersonat SWAP (0141 564 7206) for advice.

  22. Apply through SWAP - not your College! SWAP is a UCAS ‘School’ Use SWAP buzzword: swapwest2019 Deadline UCAS 15th = January (college deadline will be in December) Cost 1 choice = £18, more than 1 choice = £24 http://www.ucas.ac.uk/ UCAS - please wait until instructed to apply DownloadPHE UCAS and Personal Statement guides and use guidance on the UCAS website.

  23. SWAP Student Mentoring Network www.facebook.com/groups/swapmentors/ Or email: amy.angus@scottishwideraccess.org for an invitation

  24. Contact Us SWAPWest c/o Glasgow Kelvin College 123 Flemington Street Springburn Glasgow G21 4TD Tel: 0141 564 7206 Email: swapwest@scottishwideraccess.org Web: http://www.scottishwideraccess.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/swapwest Director – Kenny Anderson Development Officers – Dr. Lisa Marsili, Amy Angus, Andrew Quinn Admin – Erica O’Neill

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