Profile Grades Information

SWAP Student Profiles

The SWAP student profile is an enhanced reference from the college, which provides evidence on how you have developed as a learner and how you have progressed in three key areas of your learning.

All of your lecturers will contribute to deciding your final profile grades, so they will monitor your progress and communicate with you throughout the year. Pay attention to feedback and respond accordingly by reflecting on your work and striving to improve.

Carefully read the information provided below about profile grades and how they will impact your progression to university or HNC/D courses.

*NB: The information below is also featured in your Prep for HE module 01: General induction for all SWAP students. It is duplicated here for your convenience. Please speak with your class tutor if you have any questions about your profile grades or get in touch with SWAP for assistance.

Profile grades for: LIFE SCIENCE, STEM & MEDICAL STUDIES

Grade 1

Science Subject 1 at Higher Level

For Science/Medical Studies, this will be biology. For STEM/Engineering, this will be mathematics.

Grade 2

Science Subject 2 at Higher Level

For Science/Medical Studies, this will be chemistry. For STEM/Engineering, this will be physics.

Grade 3

Overall Performance

Includes punctuality, attendance, participation in class activities, meeting deadlines, working well with others, being resilient to setbacks, offering and asking for support as required, responding productively to feedback on your work, completing Prep for HE in good time, following instructions, managing your own learning, showing ability to work independently, etc.

Profile grades for: PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

Grade 1

Science

This grades is based on your performance in science units studied at Higher (SCQF Level 6)

Grade 2

Care

This grade is based on your performance in care units studied at Higher (SCQF Level 6).

Grade 3

Overall Performance

Includes punctuality, attendance, participation in class activities, meeting deadlines, working well with others, being resilient to setbacks, offering and asking for support as required, responding productively to feedback on your work, completing Prep for HE in good time, following instructions, managing your own learning, showing ability to work independently, etc.

Profile grades for: NURSING, HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCES, CHILDHOOD PRACTICE

Grade 1

Comprehension

Includes reading and listening comprehension, as well as the ability to analyse and evaluate what you read and hear.

Grade 2

Fluency of Expression

Your ability to communicate your understanding of what you've learned e.g. as seen in your written work, presentations, and class discussions. Includes both written and oral communication skills.

Grade 3

Overall Performance

Includes punctuality, attendance, participation in class activities, meeting deadlines, working well with others, being resilient to setbacks, offering and asking for support as required, responding productively to feedback on your work, completing Prep for HE in good time, following instructions, managing your own learning, showing ability to work independently, etc.