Creative Centre
HNC Early Education and Childcare
SCQF Level: 7
On this course you will learn and develop key skills relevant to early education and childcare. Successful completion of this course allows you to register with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at Practitioner level.
Duration
One academic year.
Aim
You will gain expertise and a thorough understanding of early education and childcare by studying subjects including curriculum development, theoretical approaches, children’s rights and child behaviour. Initially, your training would equip you to work with children aged between 3 and 12 years.
Opportunities
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills further on a placement within a professional working environment.
Entry
- 2 Highers (e.g. Higher English, Communication at Higher or Written English at Higher on your Core Skills Profile)
- Experience in a childcare or related setting or be willing to undertake some work experience, under the direction of course staff, before starting the course.
- IT skills, for presentation of assessments, are desirable.
- Entry is by interview where a written piece of work will be requested.
For those about to leave school you will not currently be able to apply online and you should ask your guidance teacher for an appliction form.
Prospects
Education: Possible progression to HND Childhood Practice or alternatively, you could use your qualification to apply for a degree course at higher education universities.
Employment: Various roles in childcare within statutory, voluntary or private organisations (e.g. schools, nurseries, crèches and family centres). There are also opportunities in hospitals, special needs settings and possibly social work provision.
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