Access to Early Learning and Childcare (Level 5)

Course description

Access to Early Learning and Childcare will develop the initial knowledge, skills and understanding you require to work towards a career in childcare. This course is an introduction to early learning and childcare and combines a mixture of theory and practical activities. The course will allow you to develop practical skills and to build the foundation of knowledge required to work with children.

Your studies will give you an introduction to the skills and knowledge required to establish good practice in childcare. You'll have the opportunity to undertake national units at SCQF Level 5 over 18 weeks. With further study, this course provides a good grounding for employment in childcare and related areas. 

Access to Early Learning and Childcare contains a mix of theoretical and practical units which will support developing knowledge and skills. Some of the subjects you will study may include:   

• Child development 
• Play in early learning and childcare 
• Contemporary families 
• Working with others. 

Please note that this course does not include a practical training placement.