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Childhood Studies Course and Career Planner
Equivalent to National 4s
SCQF LEVEL

4

Equivalent to National 5s
SCQF LEVEL

5

Equivalent to Highers
SCQF LEVEL

6

Key :
Progression route
Foundation Apprenticeship : Children and Young People ( School College Partnership )
Accelerated progression route
Academies / Community Classes
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College courses
Certificate : First Steps to a Career in Childcare including National 4 : Early Learning and Childcare
Intermediate Certificate : Preparation for Early Learning and Childcare incorporating National 5 : Early Learning and Childcare ( January Start )
Intermediate Certificate : Childhood Studies
National Certificate : Early Education and Childcare
National Progression Award : Social Services : Children and Young People ( School College Partnership )
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School College Partnership courses
Professional Development Award : Educational Support Assistance ( Part Time )
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Courses share progression options
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National 4 : Early Learning and Childcare ( School College Partnership )
National 5 : Early Learning and Childcare ( School College Partnership )
SVQ : Social Services ( Children and Young People ) ( Work-based )
This planner shows possible routes of progression . For full entry requirements for each course , always check online .
Potential Career Opportunities
Study at this level provides foundations for SSSC registrable qualifications
Early Years Support Worker , Pupil Support Assistant
* An Articulation Route is a pathway between an HNC or HND and a degree programme , agreed between a college and a university . HNC = Higher National Certificate , HND = Higher National Diploma
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