Course overview
This course will prepare you for a career as a practitioner with the values and principles that underpin working life in early education and childcare.
Course description
This course will prepare you for employment by giving you the essentials 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.
What you will experience
In-depth understanding of:
- Protection and participation
- Contemporary issues for children and families
- Promoting language, literacy and numeracy in early education and childcare
- Working with those who have additional support needs
- How to understand/ support child behaviour
- Rights and provision
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.
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.
Entry requirements
- Two Highers preferably including English (or equivalent)
Or
- Completion of a relevant SCQF Level 6 course
Or
- Completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services (Children & Young People)
- Evidence of 60 hours volunteering or placement is preferable – ideally within an early years or childcare environment
- A clear PVG disclosure will be required prior to placement allocation. Please note your PVG membership will be organised by the College.
Learning outcome
HNC Childhood Practice (SCQF Level 7)
Progression
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 several universities across Scotland and strong relationships with industry employers.
University
Our university partnerships ensure a smooth progression to further study. Subject to meeting conditions, entry to the following degrees may be possible after completing this course:
- Abertay University - BSc (Hons) Psychology - Year 1
- Abertay University - BSc (Hons) Psychology with Development and Education - Year 1
- The Open University - BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies - Stage 1
- The Open University - BA (Hons) Early Childhood - Stage 1
- The Open University - DipHE Early Childhood - Stage 1
Employment:
Employment: opportunities are commonly available in an early years setting and will include roles such as:
- Childhood Practitioner
- Childminder
- Nanny
- Playworker
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Course provider
North East Scotland College
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen