Available to Study | Start Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Day Release QualificationHigher National Certifiacte | w/c 27 August 2012 | 1 year |
Course Overview
HNC Early Education and Childcare
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| Study Option | Start Date | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Release | w/c 27 August 2012 | 1 year | APPLY NOW |
| Full-Time | w/c 27 August 2012 | 1 year / 36 weeks | APPLY NOW |
The HNC is designed to meet the requirements of a variety of specialist early years settings such as education, private nurseries, playgroups and out-of-school care. Day Release routes are only suitable for those currently working in a childcare setting or who are prepared to undertake a substantial daytime work placement. The course covers areas such as Theories of Play and Learning, Curriculum and Assessment, Children?s Rights and Contemporary Issues. It is a vocational course that includes substantial workplace experience. The following units may be particularly useful for early yearspractitioners who are interested in C.P.D: Children & Young Peoples Rights; Provision, Protection and Participation; Understanding & Supporting Children?s Behaviour; Strategies & Initiatives to Support Children?s Health and Well Being; Working with Children 0 - 3 years.
Entry Requirements
NC Early Education and Childcare, SVQ Level 2 in Children's Care, Learning and Development, 2 to 3 Highers or significant professional experience in the childcaresector. Applicants will be interviewed.
What can I do Next?
Register at Practitioner level with the Scottish Social Services Council, work in an early education and childcare setting or undertake further study at university.
Fees
£1285 - UK/EU students if not eligible for funding.
Additional Information
Stevenson College Edinburgh reserves the right to withdraw or modify any course being offered. In the event of a programme being withdrawn, we will try to find suitable alternatives. Fees quoted are given as a guide and should not and will not be regarded as contractually binding on Stevenson College Edinburgh.