Course Options
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Overview
If you want to work under supervision in childcare, this course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need. You will learn the relevant concepts, theories, principles, and practical skills along with a work placement ensuring you have valuable transferable skills to shine in the workplace.
Minimum entry requirements
- Five National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including English; OR
- NQ Childcare OR NQ Health and Social Care Level 5; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
- You will be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area, or we will make an offer based on your application form.
- You will take part in a practical activity related to a nursery learning environment.
What you study
You’ll study:
- Child Development Theory.
- Services for Children & Young People.
- Play in Early Education Practice.
- Workplace Experience.
After the course
Possible employment in the Early Years sector within a support role.
Continuing Study
Possible progression to HNC Childhood Practice.
How the course is taught
The course is taught using a variety of learning and teaching methods.