HNC Early Education & Child Care

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HNC Early Education & Child Care

City of Glasgow College
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About This Course:

This course integrates knowledge, theory and practice to equip you to work effectively in different childcare settings. It is designed for people at two separate stages – when you’re aiming to work as a practitioner in the childcare and playwork sector – and when you’re already employed there, it gives you a qualification. It will also enable you to go on to Higher Education. It has been approved by the Scottish Social Services Council as a suitable qualification for registration as a Child Development Officer.

What You Need:
  • Two or more Highers at C or above, including English and/or NC Early Education and Childcare.
  • Candidates should have an understanding that …

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Overview

About This Course:

This course integrates knowledge, theory and practice to equip you to work effectively in different childcare settings. It is designed for people at two separate stages – when you’re aiming to work as a practitioner in the childcare and playwork sector – and when you’re already employed there, it gives you a qualification. It will also enable you to go on to Higher Education. It has been approved by the Scottish Social Services Council as a suitable qualification for registration as a Child Development Officer.

What You Need:
  • Two or more Highers at C or above, including English and/or NC Early Education and Childcare.
  • Candidates should have an understanding that childcare values and communication skills are essential for good early education and childcare delivery. This can be demonstrated through life and work experiences with children.
  • Communication skills can be demonstrated through achievement of Core Skills Communication at Higher level, Higher English or other communication units at SCQF level 6, or other certified courses, OR:
  • References from an employer and school tutor.
  • Experience of working in an early education, childcare or playwork setting is preferable, but not essential.
  • All applicants will be invited to attend an interview where you will have the opportunity to gain more detail on the course. Selection is dependent on a successful interview. Please note that there is a work place element to this course which is mandatory.

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What You Study:

Some of the subjects you’ll study are Workplace Experience, Theoretical Approaches to Development & Learning, Children’s Rights, Curriculum and Assessment, Language, Literacy and Numeracy, and Contemporary Issues for Children.

After The Course:

Career

Practitioner in Childcare and Playwork sectors.

Continuing Study

HND Childhood Practice, PDA Childhood Practice, BA Early Years, BA Childhood Studies.

How Long:

One year, starting in August.

Location:

Riverside Campus.

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