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Lanarkshire Campus

Content

The Graduate Apprenticeship BA Early Learning and Childcare is a Work-based Learning course which has been developed in partnership with the Early Learning and Childcare sector and Skills Development Scotland (SDS). This ensures that graduate learning is aligned to the ongoing needs of the sector.

This course fully embraces the principles of Work-Based Learning. It is delivered over four years and apprentices will undertake 120 credits per year (three trimesters per year). Work-based learning and work-based assessment strongly underpin the course.

Developed in response to A Blueprint for 2020: The Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare (2017) and Skills Development Scotland’s Skills Investment Plan for Scotland’s Early Learning and Childcare sector (2017), the GA offers a work-based learning route to developing qualified and competent Early Learning and Childcare practitioners.

Successful completion of the Graduate Apprenticeship leads to registration as a Practitioner with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Entry Requirements

4 Highers at BBBC plus National 5 English. A relevant Foundation Apprenticeship is considered in place of one Higher. Or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5.

You must be in (or in process of looking for) a GA position with an employer. Contact institution for further information.