At SCQF Level 6, NC Childhood Practice provides you with the learning and teaching you require to work in Early Learning and Childcare. This course offers a strong foundation of knowledge alongside a work placement, enabling you to develop the skills to work effectively with children from Birth – 12 Years. You will learn the necessary theory and practical skills through active learning, engaging discussion, external speakers, and most importantly in a fun environment!
Qualification
SCQF Level 6
Study mode
Full-Time
Start date
25/08/2025
This course is ideal for anyone wanting to start a career in the early years profession or moving on from National 5 Skills for Work Childcare (or equivalent).
Throughout this course, you will study the following units;
Child Development
Child Development: Theory
Services for Children and Young People
Planning for Practice
Planning for Practice: Workplace Experience
Sociology of Childhood
Providing and Inclusive Curriculum in Childhood Practice
Protecting and Promoting the Rights of the Child
Introduction to First Aid
Coping Strategies and Building Resilience
Supporting Children and Young People who Require Additional Support Learning
In addition, you will also complete a work placement 2 days per week.
Once the course is successfully completed, you will have the knowledge and skills required for a support worker role in an early years establishment.
You could continue your learning journey with progression to HNC Childhood Practice (or other courses within the college) Progression is subject to references and NC practical placement reports
A variety of assessment techniques will be used.
If you have a passion for working with children and young people and want to turn this into a career, then this is the course for you! Early childhood is a critical period in a child’s development. If you would like to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to positively influence a child's cognitive, emotional, and social development and enable them to reach their full potential, then apply now!
Support worker role within an Early Learning and Childcare establishment private or council settings including Breakfast club, Out of School Care, Holiday Clubs.
One or more of the following:
Four National 5 units at Grade C or above, one of which must be English or equivalent
Your application will also be taken into consideration if you have achieved a Social Services Children & Young People Foundation Apprenticeship or have completed National 5 Skills for Work Childcare or NPA Playwork and Childcare.
Suitable work experience in childcare is preferred but not essential
Acceptance may depend on an interview, 2 references and you must be eligible to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
Applicants whose first language is not English must have at least SQA ESOL National 5 or its equivalent.
Group or Individual Interviews will be carried out
A copy of your qualifications must be available
2 references will be required
A criminal conviction form will be completed
Fees for full time is £1008
This course is eligible for Bursary.Please note, fees are subject to change, please double-check this when enrolling in your course
If you are unsuccessful in your Bursary application, you may be liable for the full cost of course
For more information please visit the finance pages - Fees, finance and funding options.
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Tel: 01355 270750
Email: admissions@slc.ac.uk