This is a nationally recognised qualification for those who want to work in early learning and childcare settings, supporting children and young people with varying needs. Topics include collaborative practice, pedagogy, policy and legislation. The course includes a work placement. If you complete the course successfully, you will be eligible to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at practitioner level. A new pilot HNC will be offered in 2022-23.
Qualification
HNC (SCQF Level 7)
Study mode
Multiple Available
Start date
09/01/2024
28/08/2023
29/08/2023
This course is ideal for anyone wanting to start a career as a early years practitioner.
The course includes care in contemporary society, leadership starts with me, health wellbeing and safeguarding, lifespan development theoretical approaches, effective communication, health, safety and security in the work setting, reflective practice learning, graded unit 1, support for play learning and development and promoting language literacy and numeracy.
Closed and open book assessments.
The Scottish Government commitment to provide at least 1,140 hours of early learning and childcare to every child from the age of three has led to employment opportunities in the sector. This course will teach essential skills and knowledge to enable you to progress to HND study or into employment. You'll be taught by lecturers with direct experience, and do a work placement with private and council childcare providers. This is a popular course, so we encourage you to apply early.
This course leads to work as an early years practitioner and employment in the voluntary, private or local authority sectors. Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is necessary.
One or more of the following:
Applicants who meet the course criteria will be invited to attend an informal interview at South Lanarkshire College.