SWAPWest Induction 2018 19 Welcome Pack 1 Registration

SWAPWest Induction 2018 -19

Welcome Pack

1 Registration www. Scottish. Wider. Access. org 3 You must register as a SWAP student. Register as soon as possible. Do not delay. 2

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

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 national; we are SWAPWest • Partnership of colleges & universities in the West

Contents of SWAP Programme • Three components of the SWAP programme: 1. Study and pass 18 academic units (SQA units) 2. Preparation for Higher Education (PHE) unit 3. SWAP Student Profile grades at end of the year You must pass all units and PHE to complete the programme.

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 your subject area

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

Where to find PHE www. Scottish. Wider. Access. org

Prep for HE Timeline Follow the timeline

§ § § § 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

Example 1: typical Prep for HE exercise

Example 2: typical Prep for HE exercise

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

Prep for HE is your responsiblity

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

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

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.

Progression Routes Universities will set conditions: – Some will say simply “pass all units” – Others will ask for profile grades (e. g BBB or ‘B’ profile) – Some may ask you to include specific units – Science (not biology), Engineering & Maths at Strathclyde will require summer school (pass with A grade) – Some courses require you to pass each assessment and achieve at or above a certain percentage (E. g. vision sciences at GCU)

Careful Planning Required! • Later in the year you may have the opportunity to select additional/optional units • Do your research on your preferred universities and courses – Find out which units you need to meet their conditions – Speak to your class tutor/SWAP if any questions

• AAA • AAB • ABB • BBC • BCC • CCC Minimum for entry to university Always wise to have a “Plan B” in mind. SWAP qualification also permits application to HNC/D courses throughout the West of Scotland

Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) • Health-related courses / contact with vulnerable people • 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 (0141 564 7206) for advice.

UCAS - please wait until instructed to apply Apply through SWAP - not your College! • SWAP is a UCAS ‘School’ • Use SWAP buzzword: swapwest 2019 http: //www. ucas. ac. uk/ Deadline • UCAS 15 th = January – college = December! Cost • 1 choice = £ 18, more than 1 choice = £ 24 Download PHE UCAS and Personal Statement guides and use guidance on the UCAS website.

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

Contact Us SWAPWest c/o Glasgow Kelvin College 123 Flemington Street Springburn Glasgow G 21 4 TD 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