Childcare

NC Childhood Practice

  • Campuses

    • Clydebank
    • Greenock
    • Paisley
  • Course type

    Full time, Part time

  • Level

    SCQF NCs:

  • Campuses

    • Clydebank
    • Greenock
    • Paisley
    • Greenock
  • Course type

    Full time, Part time

  • Level

    SCQF NCs:

  • Start date

    Clydebank
    26 Aug 24

    Greenock
    26 Aug 24

    Paisley
    26 Aug 24

    Greenock
    26 Aug 24

Overview

What will I learn?

This course is for learners who have an interest in Childhood Practice. The course covers areas including Child Development, Play in Early Learning and Childcare, and Services for Children and Young People. This course is ideally suited for school leaver or adult returners. The course is taught using a variety of Learning & Teaching methods.

Our lecturing team who have a wealth of experience of working in the childhood practice field, will support your learning in the following areas:

  • Child Development
  • Child Development Theory
  • Protecting and Promoting the Rights of Children and Young People
  • Sociology of Childhood
  • Planning for Practice

During this course you'll attend a work placement two days a week

What qualifications do I need?

You will need passes in four subjects at SCQF Level 5 band A-C, including English. Equivalent qualifications are also considered.

If you have successfully completed National 5 Skills for Work Childcare or NPA Playwork and Childcare or have achieved a Social Services Children & Young People Foundation Apprenticeship, your application will also be considered. Mature students can apply without formal qualifications.

For a place on the course, you will need to submit a personal statement and attend an interview, bringing proof of your qualifications. You will also need to provide two references.

You must be eligible to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

What can I do after?

After successfully completing this course, you will have the knowledge and skills required for support worker level.

Or you could develop your skills further by studying another course, such as:

  • HNC Childhood Practice
  • HNC Social Services
  • HNC Counselling
  • HNC Health Care
  • HNC Additional Support Needs

SCQF 6

Programme Information

Start: August

End: June

Duration: 1 year

This course will be delivered via a face-to-face learning on campus. There may be some opportunities for remote learning off-campus and digital learning approaches.

NCs:

Study options

Campus Mode Start date Level
Clydebank Full time Aug 24 SCQF NCs:
Greenock Full time Aug 24 SCQF NCs:
Paisley Full time Aug 24 SCQF NCs:
Greenock Part time Aug 24 SCQF NCs:

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