HNC/Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies - 2 days
HNC
In Margam
Description
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Type
HNC
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Location
Margam (Wales)
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Duration
2 Years
This course is aimed at people who wish to gain an understanding of activities and knowledge relating to Childhood Studies and intend to pursue a career in this field or improve employment prospects for those already working in areas of child care. Modules. Year 1. Values and Diversity. IT and Research. Communication and Partnership. Learning and Playing. Trends in Child Health. Employment Certificate.
Important information
Government funding available
Facilities
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Start date
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About this course
Learners should be at least 18 years of age and possess one of the following:
BTEC National Diploma, AVCE or CACHE Diploma in Child care and Education, Access to Health or Humanities
1 A Level
2 AS Levels
Applications from mature learners (over 21 years old) with no formal qualifications but with an interest in care are actively encouraged.
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Course programme
Health, Social & Child Care
HNC/Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies - 2 days
Course Description
This course is aimed at people who wish to gain an understanding of activities and knowledge relating to Childhood Studies and intend to pursue a career in this field or improve employment prospects for those already working in areas of child care.
Modules
Year 1
Values and Diversity
IT and Research
Communication and Partnership
Learning and Playing
Trends in Child Health
Employment Certificate
Year 2
Curriculum Matters
Legislation, Policy and Procedures
Child Development
Developing Professional Practice
Employment Certificate
Learners are expected to gain voluntary or paid employment in care working a minimum of 600 hours over two years in order to fulfil the course requirements.
Career Prospects
Successful completion of the Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies would allow learners to enhance their current position, progress up the career ladder or undertake further qualifications such as the top-up to the BSc in Childhood Studies, also offered by this College. Potential careers may be:
Management/Administration/Advisory Roles in Day Care
Nurseries and Early Years Classrooms
Home-School Link Officers
Welfare Assistants/Co-ordinators
Research
Progression onto relevant degree course
Study Mode
Full-time
Campus
Afan
Course Length
2 years (the course is held on only two days per week)
Course Time
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Partnership
University of Glamorgan
Assesment
Learners are assessed mainly through written assignments, reports and portfolios.
HNC/Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies - 2 days