Planit


Playwork and Childcare (NPA)

South Lanarkshire College

Content

This course has been designed to link closely to the National Occupational Standards for Social Services: children and young people, and also for Playwork at SCQF 6. The course can provide some of the underpinning knowledge that is required for the Occupational Standards and also experience of the practical skills required to work at this level in the sector. This is particularly evidenced in areas such as ‘facilitating play for children and young people’, ‘helping to keep children and young people safe’, ‘supporting children and young people’s development and wellbeing’ and ‘reflecting on your own practice’.

Content includes:

Development and wellbeing of children and young people; Play in early learning and childcare; and, working in early learning and childcare.

Some other units may include: contemporary families; First aid; and, rights and protection for children and young people.

Entry Requirements

Subjects at National 4. Interview.

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.

Progression Routes

Relevant course at SCQF Level 6

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