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HNC Childhood Practice
SCQF level 7 UCAS code 173X
If you enjoy working with children and would Key Information
like to understand their milestones and make
a difference to their formative years, this is Entry requirements
the ideal course for you. 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR
1 A level at grade D or above (these should
You will acquire a range of knowledge and preferably include English) PLUS 4 National
skills essential to working with and supporting 5s or equivalent, one of which should be
children in an early years education or play- English if you do not have a Higher or A
work setting. level. Alternatively, the NC Early Education
and Childcare or equivalent OR the
Your 60-day work placement will include completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship
completion of three units from the SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young
Social Services: Children and Young People. People). Prospective students without the
standard entry requirements may still apply
You may have the opportunity to and will be considered on an individual basis.
complete a Child Smile or Forest
Kindergarten qualification. Please note that you are required to have
a satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable
On successful completion you will be Groups (PVG) check to enable
eligible to register with the Scottish Social participation in work placement.
Services Council (SSSC) at practitioner level. This will be provided as a mandatory part
of your course. Further information can
Mandatory units: be found here:
• care in contemporary society https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/
• leadership starts with me
• health, wellbeing and safeguarding What next?
• lifespan development: theoretical You could consider applying for BA (Hons)
Child and Youth Studies or BA (Hons)
approaches Childhood Practice with the University of the
• promote effective communication Highlands and Islands or other appropriate
• promote health, safety and security in the higher education course or employment.
work setting Base: Anywhere
• develop your practice through reflection Course Study Key
and learning
• support for play learning and development
or play work opportunities
Plus 3 optional units which could include:
• promoting language literacy and numeracy
• supporting children and young
people’s behavior
• supporting children and young people with
additional support needs
• 60-day work placement
• working with children 0-3 or 3-5 or 5-8
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