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Introduction (SCQF Level 4)

Care Professions

Learn the essentials of providing effective care and explore career opportunities in childcare, early education, healthcare and social care.

Qualification Type

Introduction (SCQF Level 4)

Mode of Study

  • Full-time

Interests

  • Care
SCQF Level 4/5

Care with ESOL

A course for speakers of other languages who wish to pursue a career in the care professions (childcare, healthcare and social care).

Qualification Type

SCQF Level 4/5

Mode of Study

  • Full-time

Interests

  • Care
  • English & Languages
National Unit (SCQF Level 4)

Child Development

Designed to introduce you to the key principles of child development.

Qualification Type

National Unit (SCQF Level 4)

Mode of Study

  • Part-time: Daytime

Interests

  • Care
SCQF Level 5

Childcare & Development

This course will develop your understanding of children, their stages of development and how to care for them.

Qualification Type

SCQF Level 5

Mode of Study

  • Full-time

Interests

  • Care
PDA (SCQF Level 9)

Childhood Practice

Review key processes, practices and personal attributes required within the childcare sector.

Qualification Type

PDA (SCQF Level 9)

Mode of Study

  • Part-time: Daytime
  • Professional Development

Interests

  • Care
NC (SCQF Level 6)

Childhood Practice

Build on your existing knowledge and skills in education and childcare in preparation for further study or employment.

Qualification Type

NC (SCQF Level 6)

Mode of Study

  • Full-time

Interests

  • Care
National Unit (SCQF Level 4)

Contemporary Families

Explore the various types of families in modern society today.

Qualification Type

National Unit (SCQF Level 4)

Duration

8 weeks

Starts

26 Apr 2027

Mode of Study

  • Part-time: Daytime

Interests

  • Care

Campus

  • Aberdeen City Campus
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Skills for Work (SCQF Level 5)

Early Education & Childcare

Learn about physical and emotional child development, and the importance of play in early education.

Qualification Type

Skills for Work (SCQF Level 5)

Duration

1 year

Starts

Options Available

Mode of Study

  • School-College

Interests

  • Care

Campus

  • Aberdeen City Campus
  • Fraserburgh Campus
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Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5

Introducing Caring for Children & Young People

Develop the practical skills and knowledge essential for any childcare setting.

Qualification Type

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5

Starts

Flexible start date

Mode of Study

  • Part-time: Online & Distance

Interests

  • Care

Campus

  • Online
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National Unit (SCQF Level 4)

Play in Early Learning & Childcare

Explore the benefits of a variety of types of play.

Qualification Type

National Unit (SCQF Level 4)

Duration

8 weeks

Starts

30 Nov 2026

Mode of Study

  • Part-time: Daytime

Interests

  • Care

Campus

  • Aberdeen City Campus
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