Course overview
This Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) nursing course is one of our most popular courses. It is a first step for those looking to start a career as a nurse or in the health care sector. It is designed to help you reach your potential and give you the confidence and skills for success in a college or university course. If you've few or no formal qualifications and have been out of full-time education for a period of time you could be eligible for this course.
Course description
Fees, finance and funding
Fees for full time is £1008
This course is eligible for Bursary.Please note, fees are subject to change, please double-check this when enrolling in your course
If you are unsuccessful in your Bursary application, you may be liable for the full cost of course
For more information please visit the finance pages - Fees, finance and funding options.
Who is the course for?
This course is ideal for anyone wanting to start a career as a nurse. It will suit adult returners or those looking to change career or progress into the industry.
Next step course options
- Degree programme in nursing (adult, mental health, child and learning disability)
- HNC programmes including healthcare practice and social services
How will I be assessed?
Closed- and open-book assessments, practical assessment on placement, presentations, academic posters.
Why should I choose this course?
This is a good time to start a nursing career with increased wages, and job opportunities. This course will teach you the practical skills and theory so you can progress to university study in nursing. Our registered and practising nurse and healthcare lecturers will share their experiences with you to help you start your career in the sector.
What are the interview arrangements?
Written task and professional reference, PVG check.
Intro to the course:
This Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) nursing course is one of our most popular courses. It is a first step for those looking to start a career as a nurse or in the health care sector. It is designed to help you reach your potential and give you the confidence and skills for success in a college or university course. If you've few or no formal qualifications and have been out of full-time education for a period of time you could be eligible for this course.
Other information:
Full time course: 3 DAYS FOR 24 WEEKS
Entry requirements
Access to Nursing is part of the Scottish Widening Access Programme (SWAP). This is for adults who want to return to education but who do not have the entry qualifications and who have been out of full-time education for at least five years. It prepares adult returners for entry into higher education and can lead to a place at college for an HNC care course. SWAP courses have helped many adults to progress to a degree. For entry to this course you'll need:
- interest in working with people
- entry test
- satisfactory reference
- Disclosure Scotland PVG check
- previous experience in the health and social care sector (preferred but not essential)
Learning outcome
You'll be introduced to various healthcare subjects to enable you to progress to a university degree or a health-related field at HNC level. The course also develops confidence, core skills to maximise chances of successful progression to higher education. You'll learn through groupwork, lectures, industry visits and guest speakers.
Progression
Where can this course lead?
- This course leads to work in the statutory, voluntary and independent care sectors. Career progression depends on a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland PVG check.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
Scottish Enterprise Technology Park
College Way
East Kilbride
Course provider
South Lanarkshire College
Scottish Enterprise Technology Park
College Way
East Kilbride