Qualification

HNC (SCQF Level 7)

Interests

  • Care

Why take this course?

This course will prepare you for employment by giving you the essentials skills, knowledge and understanding of current workplace practice, legislations, policies and frameworks required to work within in a childhood practice setting.

Upon completion, candidates are eligible to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at practitioner level. This course provides a great opportunity to gain a nationally and professionally recognised group award.

What you will experience

In-depth understanding of:

  • Protection and participation
  • Contemporary issues for children and families
  • Promoting language, literacy and numeracy in early education and childcare
  • Working with those who have additional support needs
  • How to understand/ support child behaviour
  • Rights and provision

A mandatory placement opportunity will be provided to students who demonstrate appropriate skills and values required in a real working environment. During work placement, students are required to work alongside the placement team and gather evidence for the SVQ units, and other workplace related units.