Childhood Practice

Course description

This course will prepare you to work as a practitioner, and will provide you with the values and principles which underpin working life in early education and childcare.

This course develops essential skills, knowledge and understanding of current workplace practice, legislations, policies and frameworks required to work within in a Childhood Practice setting. Upon completion, candidates are eligible to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at practitioner level. This course provides a great opportunity to gain a nationally and professionally recognised group award.

In-depth understanding of:

A mandatory placement opportunity will be provided to students who demonstrate appropriate skills and values required in a real working environment. During work placement, students are required to work alongside the placement team and gather evidence for the SVQ units, and other workplace related units.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.

Find out more about BYOD here

If you do not already own a suitable device you can apply for a student loan from SAAS, if eligible, to fund the cost of purchasing a device.

Find out more about student loans here

Learning outcome

HNC Childhood Practice.

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.

Employment: opportunities are commonly available in an early years setting and will include roles such as: