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Skills for Childhood Practice (Level 5)

South Lanarkshire College

Content

This course is your stepping stone into a career in early years. This qualification will help you to develop your knowledge and understanding of working in the childcare sector.?

During this course you will learn about child development, play and working in early learning and childcare.?This course also supports your development in employability skills further through studying Core Skills and will increase your understanding of meta skills to build your self esteem and confidence.?As part of this course, you will also learn about Sustainability and Emergency Paediatric First Aid.

Content includes:

Child Development; Play in Early Learning and Childcare; Working in Early Learning and Childcare; Contemporary Families; Core Skills: Communication 3; Core Skills: Numeracy; Understanding Mental Health Issues; Coping Strategies and Building Resilience; Influences on Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. Interview.

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Childcare and Education

SCQF Level

5

Website

www.slc.ac.uk