Full Time Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma in Early Years

Duration
1 year, Full-time
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be aged 18 and above and must possess one or more of the following qualifications: Level 3 Qualification in Childrens Care, Learning and Development, Level 3 Certificate in Work with Children, National Diploma in Health and Social Care, NVQ Level 3 in Health and social care, Diploma in Childcare and Education. Other related Level 3 Qualifications, A Levels with supporting passes at GCSE. Applicants must satisfy Access (NI) Vetting Procedures.

Course Content
To achieve the full qualification applicants will need to study and achieve 12 units. However, applicants can also opt to study for less than 12 units and if successful they will receive a separate certificate for the units achieved. Mandatory Units covered will be: Reflective Practice in the Early Years Sector Values and Principles of the Early Years Sector Managing the Early Years Curriculum Safeguarding the Health and Safety of Children Working with Families in the Early Years Sector Managing and Leading an Integrated Setting in the Early Years Sector 6 other optional units
Course Aims
This new Level 4 Higher Professional diploma (HPD) in Early Years is a new qualification for individuals who aspire to higher level roles in the childcare and education profession. The qualification offers a challenging new programme which offers high level academic focus, vocational knowledge and skills. The HPD focuses on: The application of the key values and principles of early years practice The theories and practice of child development, learning and behaviour management The skills needed to lead teams and work in partnership with families, parents/carers and other organisations
Special Features
The HPD facilitates a fast-track onto the 2nd year of related Foundation Degrees. Applying theory learned to practice facilitated by work placement/employment in childcare.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is by means of unit assignments No written examinations
Achievements/Qualifications
Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma in Early Years
Progression Routes
Progress to a relevant Degree Successful completion of the course also enables individuals to work in a range of jobs such as: Children Centre Supervisors/Managers Community Childcare Worker Lead Practitioner Play Worker Sure Start Workers Learning Support assistants Trainer/Assessor Youth Worker