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NQ ACCESS TO TEACHING LEVEL 6 (SWAP)

  • Start date:   August 2020
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 6

NQ ACCESS TO TEACHING LEVEL 6 (SWAP)

Please note, this course is now full. You can still apply for this course, but your application will be placed on a waiting list.

This course is for adults who want to return to education after a break of three or more years (or five years if you already hold SCQF level 6 or HNC/D qualifications). It is designed to help you progress to a degree course in primary/secondary teaching and other subjects.

Read about Cheryl Dow's West Lothian College experience here

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    What the course includes

    The course includes:

    • Psychology
    • Communication
    • Literature
    • Maths
    • Child development
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Why choose this course

You will have the chance of work experience in a primary or secondary school with a view to developing a career in teaching.

Our SWAP courses help prepare you for university, with 97% of the students that progressed to university in 2018 successfully completing their first year. 

Entry requirements

  • Must have been out of formal education for at least three years, or five years if you have Higher or equivalent qualifications
  • If you are offered a place, you need to attend a one-week maths course in the summer
  • An Enhanced Disclosure Scotland application is required which you will do through the college if offered a place.
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    Where it leads

    Education: HNC/HND or year one of a degree-level course.

Interview arrangements

If we invite you for an interview, plan to be in college for around two hours. The interview consists of:

  • Course information
  • Interview
  • Short task to test literacy and numeracy

Please bring evidence of any qualifications and/or any employment references.

Fees, Finance & Funding

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more

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