Venues

Inverness Campus

Content

This group award provides a broad-based study of the range of topics, both theory and practice based, related to early learning and childcare that are required for progression to areas of study or employment at support worker level within a childhood practice setting.

The NC Childhood Practice at SCQF level 6 is appropriate for those who wish to pursue a career in early learning and childcare or wish to progress onto further study in education such as a qualification in Childhood Practice; this may be the HNC in Childhood Practice at SCQF level 7.

The NC Childhood Practice at SCQF level 6 will allow learners to work in an early learning and childcare setting as a worker who has delegated responsibility for providing support to children and young people; and who provide support to the process of the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

This course will offer the opportunity for placement within a childhood practice setting, where they will be developing fundamental skills to work within the sector.

Entry Requirements

4 subjects at National 5 including English, or Introduction to Childhood Practice.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.