Childcare

Entry to Early Education and Childcare

  • Campuses

    • Clydebank
    • Greenock
    • Paisley
  • Course type

    Full time, Part time

  • Level

    SCQF Award

  • Campuses

    • Clydebank
    • Greenock
    • Paisley
    • Paisley
  • Course type

    Full time, Part time

  • Level

    SCQF Award

  • Start date

    Clydebank
    26 Aug 24

    Greenock
    26 Aug 24

    Paisley
    26 Aug 24

    Paisley
    26 Aug 24

Overview

What will I learn?

Our lecturing team who have a wealth of experience of working in the childhood practice field, will support your learning in the following areas

  • Child Development and Health
  • Practice of Play
  • Process of Play
  • Working with Children and Young People
  • Supporting Children’s Rights
  • Care and Feeding of Children

Through opportunities on the course to work with young children, you will develop your practical and employability skills.

What qualifications do I need?

You must have evidence of working at level 5 and demonstrate an interest in children's learning and development.

What can I do after?

After successfully completing this course, you will have the knowledge and skills needed to get a role a supporting role.

Or you could develop your skills further by studying another course, such as:

  • NC in Early Education and Childcare
  • Higher Health Care
  • Higher Social Care
  • NC Childhood Practice

SCQF 5

Programme Information

Start: August

End: June

Duration: 1 year

This course will be delivered via face-to-face learning on campus with some opportunities for remote learning off-campus and digital learning approaches

Award

Additional Information

Please note international students are subject to higher fees for all non-commercial courses – visit our Fee Policy for further information

Study options

Campus Mode Start date Status Level
Clydebank Full time Aug 24 Open SCQF Award
Greenock Full time Aug 24 Open SCQF Award
Paisley Full time Aug 24 Open SCQF Award