CHILDHOOD STUDIES |
HNC : Childhood Practice
SCQF Level 7
Full-time
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Part-time
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of working with children and young people and the importance of the National Care Standards and Scottish Social Services Council ( SSSC ) Codes of Practice . This course will cover all aspects of children ’ s development , skills , support and understanding , wellbeing and safeguarding . From this course , you can apply for registration as a Scottish Social Services Council ( SSSC ) professional and go into employment within nurseries , playgroups , after school clubs and other play schemes .
Entry Requirements
You should be 17 years of age or over when applying for the course and should have experience of working with children . You should also possess one of the following :
Two Highers at Grade C or above , including English at A or B .
Foundation Apprenticeship : Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 plus Higher English at Grade A or B .
Foundation Apprenticeship : Social Services : Children and Young People SCQF Level 6 plus Higher English at Grade A or B .
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SVQ : Social Services ( Children and Young People ) SCQF Level 6 .
Other SCQF Level 6 qualifications and experience of working in childcare will be considered on an individual basis .
If you are considering progression to Higher Education teacher training courses , you should note that you are likely to require two additional Highers , including English at Grade A or B , and National 5 Maths at Grade C or above to be considered by most HE institutions .
You will also require a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the placement ( s ) as part of this course .
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HND : Childhood Practice
SCQF Level 8
Full-time
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Part-time
This qualification is suitable for you if you hold a Practitioner qualification as specified by the Scottish Social Services Council ( SSSC ) such as HNC Childhood Practice or SVQ Social Services : Children & Young People at SCQF Level 7 and have achieved 120 SCQF credits . In addition , part-time learners should be working in , or have access to a placement in the Early Learning and Care sector . Due to the diversity of roles within the sector learners may not be working directly with children but may be in a coordinating role .
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Entry Requirements
This qualification is suitable for learners who hold a practitioner qualification as specified by the Scottish Social Services Council ( SSSC ). and have acquired 120 credit points at SCQF Level 7 , for example HNC : Childhood Practice , prior to undertaking the award .
Part-time students should be working in or have access to a placement in an early learning and childcare setting . ( For full-time learners the College will secure an appropriate work placement experience .)
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National Certificate : Early Education and Childcare group award . |