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Overview
The PDA Childhood Practice is designed for you, if you have achieved a practitioner qualification at SCQF level 7, or equivalent and you are seeking professional development, or aspire to be a manager.
It is aimed at providing you the opportunity to advance your knowledge using underpinning theoretical principles to enhance practice in the Early Years and Childcare sector.
This course is designed with a blended approach using traditional classroom based learning supported with a range of online resources and activities through the College’s Virtual Learning site, My City.
Minimum entry requirements
- Practitioner qualification as prescribed by the SSSC e.g. HNC Early Education and Childcare, Playwork, SVQ Children’s Care, Learning and Development Level 3 or equivalent.
- You should be working in a childcare setting or be able to undertake practice placement for the duration of the course.
What you study
You'll study:
- Developing Leadership.
- Developing Professional Practice.
- Managing a Quality Curriculum.
- Integrated Working and Collaborative Practice.
- Sociology of Childhood.
- Managing Quality Childhood Practice Graded Unit 2.
After the course
The award will advance your practice and enhance your personal and professional values and commitment.