Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

30th Aug 2021, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Overview

If you're interested in working with children or adults, this course is an ideal first qualification. A work placement is a key part of the course, giving you first-hand experience and encouraging you to reflect on your approach. You'll also learn the theoretical and practical skills required to stand you in good stead for a job in this field.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5. For more information on the framework visit: www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• Three National 4 qualifications including English; OR
• Core Skill Communication at Intermediate 1 level, or Skills for Work, Early Education and Childcare Intermediate 1 or Intermediate 1 Care; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

Additional selection requirements

• You'll 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.  Where COVID restrictions are in place we will invite you to either a video meeting, telephone conference call or make an offer based on your application form.
• You'll also need to provide a reference from your most recent educational provider (if you're in education) or employer. 

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum ESOL Intermediate level 2 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher for HNC/D courses.