HNC CHILDHOOD PRACTICE FULL TIME

Course description

This course is for those who want to work as early learning and childcare practitioners. The award will allow you to work with children and young people aged between 0 and 18 years.

You will learn about the values, principles and laws relevant to a career in the early years sector. After you have completed the course, you can register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at practitioner level.

The course includes:

You will gain work experience from work placements, and practical experience in our purpose-built playroom and outdoor classroom.

Learning outcome

Education: HND Childhood Practice or degree-level courses. West Lothian College has an exclusive articulation agreement with advance standing into year 2 of the BA (Hons) Education Studies (Primary) at Queen Margaret University.

These spaces are limited and applicants who submit a competitive application will be considered.

Employment: In childcare with statutory, voluntary or private organisations including schools, nurseries, creches and family centres. Previous students have found employment with West Lothian Council and several private nurseries.

2021-22 saw the greatest number of students gain university places with 21 students applied, received 47 offers from Universities across Scotland.

17 progressed to HND Childhood Practice, and a high percentage of the remaining students went on to work within the local authority or the private sector.