1. SWAPWest Induction

2. Welcome Pack
The welcome pack has all of the information from this presentation in it, as well as your SWAP Student Agreement. 2

3. 2 1 3 Registration www.ScottishWiderAccess.org
You must register 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 Programmes that 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 a national organisation; 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)
Core units in Maths (National 5)
Variety of arts/social science subjects

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

9. Where to find PHE

10. Prep for HE Timeline
Follow the timeline!

11. Downloadable from the SWAPWest website
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. 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

15. Prep for HE is your responsiblity

16. SWAP Part 3: SWAP 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

17. 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

18. Progression Routes
List of university courses you can apply for using your SWAP programme
State the requirements for entry – please read carefully
Some places are limited and entry is competitive
Some places are subject to selection and/or interview
Progression routes become available in late October
Contact SWAP before you apply to any courses that do not appear in the progression routes.

19. Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
Nursing, Primary Ed, Social Work, Health careers
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 Anderson at SWAP ( ) for advice.

20. UCAS - please wait until instructed to apply
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
Download PHE UCAS and Personal Statement guides and use guidance on the UCAS website.

21. SWAP Student Mentoring Network Or
for an invitation

22. Contact Us SWAPWest c/o Glasgow Kelvin College 123 Flemington Street
Springburn
Glasgow
G21 4TD
Tel:
Web:
Facebook:
Director – Kenny Anderson
Development Officers – Dr. Lisa Marsili, Amy Angus, Andrew Quinn
Admin – Erica O’Neill

23. How to Apply to Primary Education
SWAPWest has its own application procedure.
Apply through SWAP (for Primary Ed)
You can apply to study at:
Glasgow
Strathclyde
UWS
You will also apply via UCAS for four “Plan Bs”

24. Primary Ed Applications
SWAP application for Primary Education
4 backup choices
Soc Sci at GCU
Sociology at Glasgow
Politics at Strathclyde
Soc Sci at UWS
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Plus:
EXAMPLE
This will be for your Primary Ed choice
UCAS
application backup choices

25. How to Apply to Primary Education
Tutor will give you a SWAPWest Primary Education application form (probably in early October)
Top Tips:
Make sure your completed form is perfect as the panel will use these to decide who to invite for interview
Write an excellent supporting statement and check all spelling, grammar, etc.
Tutor will give you a specific deadline nearer the time

26. Primary Education Application Process
After your (paper) Primary Ed app has been reviewed by the unis, you will find out:
(a) if you are going to be invited to interview and, if so,
(b) which university wishes to interview you
You will then add that university as your 5th UCAS choice for Primary Education
Interviews may take place as early as Dec (or just after the New Year)
Prep for HE contains interview prep info – study it and practise answering interview questions aloud

27. Summary: Guide to BEd Application
Complete SWAPWest Primary Education application form.
Submit by deadline; panel will select some to invite for interview.
Complete UCAS application for your four ‘Plan B’ choices (leaving one space for BEd/alternative to be entered after you learn if you’re being invited to interview).
Those selected for interview should go ahead and add the relevant university as their 5th UCAS choice and then attend their interview (Dec-Mar).
Those not invited for interview may add another (non-Primary Ed) choice on UCAS.
Download PHE UCAS, Personal Statement and Interview Skills from SWAPWest website