HND CHILDHOOD PRACTICE

HND
West Lothian College

Course details

Course description

This course allows you to improve your career prospects by studying at a more advanced level and to progress to SCQF level 9 courses. Level 9 is required by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for managers in the sector.

The course includes:

  • Pedagogical approaches
  • Team-working and leadership
  • Integrated working and collaborative practice
  • Two SVQ level 4 units relating to leading on the Creativity and Communication of children and young people
  • Opportunity to lead and implement projects involving children and young people
  • Why choose this course

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

    Learning outcome

    Education: PDA Level 9 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 or year 3 of BA (Hons) Education Studies (Non-teaching). 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 Early Years Settings and several private nurseries.

    Provided by

    West Lothian College

    enquiries@west-lothian.ac.uk

    01506 418181

    Provider website

    Almondvale Crescent

    Livingston

    EH54 7EP

    Entry requirements

  • HNC Childhood Practice Group Award (or equivalent HNC on the SQA framework) with Graded Unit at C grade or above plus 3 additional units at Level 7/8.
  • Experience in a childcare/related setting
  • IT skills (for assessments) desirable
  • We welcome applications from people with relevant life and work experience.

    An Enhanced Disclosure Scotland application is required. This will be carried out with the college if a place is offered.

    If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

    Course options

    Course details

    Full time

    1st Aug 2023

    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Almondvale Crescent

    Livingston

    EH54 7EP

    This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.