Venues

Anniesland Campus, Cardonald Campus, Langside Campus

Content

This is a nationally-recognised professional qualification and if you successfully complete it, you’ll achieve early learning and childcare (ELC) practitioner status. You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the different care, learning and development needs of children and young people in line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). You’ll also do a work placement which will help you gain an SVQ Level 3 Social Services and Young People qualification and start your career in an early learning setting.

Some of the subjects you will study may include:
Health, safeguarding, welfare and rights; Pedagogy in practice; Developing reflective practice.

Entry Requirements

2 Highers including English; or Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services (Children and Young People), or NC Early Education and Childcare, or relevant SVQ at SCQF Level 6 in Childcare or Playwork. You should have significant experience of working with children in a voluntary or paid capacity.

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 HND or Degree study, or SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 9.