Full Time HNC Early Education and Child Care

HNC Early Education and Child Care
This qualification aims to develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the principles and values underlying the care and education of young children. To achieve this qualification candidates must be working in an early years environment. The candidate is required to spend time in the workplace to achieve several of the units in the HNC Early Education and Child Care Award.

SCQF Level:7

Course Content:
Subjects include: Working In An Early Education and Childcare Setting, Children and Young People's Rights, Theoretical Approaches To Development and Learning, Curriculum and Assessment, Facilitating Playwork Opportunities, Understanding and Supporting Children's Behaviour, Children and Young People With Additional Support Needs.

Entry Requirements:
Candidates must be 18 or over and have 2 Highers or appropriate SQA Units, NC Childcare and Education, NC Early Education and Childcare, or relevant experience. To achieve this qualification candidates must be working in a childcare environment.

Study Mode:
Full-Time and Part-Time.

Progression To:
BA Childcare Studies, BEd Early Years.

Career Paths
Practise at Practitioners category for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Part-Time
Start date:
August or January

Duration:
2 Years

Day:
Day Release: 2 days per week

Time:
Day release: 3 hours per unit per week.
Evening: 3 hours per evening

Cost:
£105 per credit, plus appropriate SQA fees.
Students are required to pay a deposit on application.