The Access to Nursing Degree (Care) is a full-time course (21 hours/week) over one year and is part of the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP).

This course is for you have life experience skills and you are wishing to return to education with the objective of building a career in Nursing, and if you have few or no qualifications and have been out of education for a minimum of 5 years.

You may check your eligibility by contacting SWAPWest directly via www.scottishwideraccess.org

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This course provides a general introduction to the skills needed for further training in a wide variety of sectors such as - accountancy, financial services, retail management, supply chain management and general business.

It is an ideal starting point for school leavers or adult returners who want to progress their academic journey to study at Level 6 and maybe even further onto HNC/D level. After successfully completing the NQ Level 4 and a relevant Level 6 qualification you can progress onto HNC.

You'll be assessed continuously throughout this course...

The maritime industry includes anything related to the Oceans, Sea, Shipping, Ports and Harbours and everything in-between! As an island nation, the UK has one of the most vibrant and competitive maritime sectors in the world; and is set to grow rapidly over the next few decades.

The Merchant Navy is the collective term for commercial shipping and includes a variety of vessels from cruise ships to tankers and cargo ships of all descriptions. In order to train as an officer in the merchant navy, you will first need to pick a specialism -...

This course offers a broad general introduction to the Care Sector and will give you a flavour of various care settings including health, social care and childcare. It's an ideal starting point for anyone who returning to study after a break in education and would allow prospective SWAP Access to Nursing students to brush up on some Study/Core Skills.This course is a fast-track course which will prepare you to begin a career in Care. It is 2.5 days and could be worked around part time work.  Social Services in Scotland: An IntroductionAn introduction to how Social Services are organised, provided...

Parents may not always have the time to guide and watch over their children and may require the help of a neonatal nurse to provide quality care. Do you love being around infants and interacting with them? We will teach you the daily tasks and the attributes of a nursery nurse required to make babies and children feel secure, included, happy and valued. In addition, you’ll learn about the protection, healthcare and safety of children.In all areas of their lives, children's wellbeing is paramount and we must give total attention to their care. Youngsters display a keen level of curiosity...

Access to Engineering is an entry level course designed to give you the first step toward further study and a career in engineering.

What you will learn Mechanical and Electrical PrinciplesDesign and ManufacturePractical Workshop skills

Access to Police will help you develop English, Numeracy and Interview Skills and will provide you with practice in exam technique. You will gain valuable insight into working for the police force as the course is delivered by a qualified member of the police.

Access to Social Sciences is an intensive short course which aims to develop your skills to prepare you for further study. Studying Social Sciences makes you think critically about the world around you. The combination of subjects such as Modern Studies, Politics, Philosophy, History and Morality challenge the way you view society and enable you to view alternative futures as well as preparing you for entry into a wide range of courses and careers.In this short full time course you will be introduced to a range of social science subjects alongside a range of core skills which will develop your personal...

This innovative course has been developed in response to the increased demand for flexible learning for those who are returning to learning after more than three years away.  You will study from home towards an award that will see you progress to degree level studies.  So, the time has come to ask yourself - have you been out of education for a few years but are motivated to unleash your academic ability and go to study at Degree or HN level?  This is the course for you.This course is a SWAP (Scottish Wider Access Programme) which supports adults, ordinarily resident...

The programme is a combination of Biology units ranging from SCQF Level 6 – 8, Chemistry units from SCQF Level 5 – 6, Higher Maths units and Communications 4/ Literature 1. 

You will also complete a module designed to develop the academic skills necessary for studying at university.

Find out more about the Access to Medical Sciences course.