Level 5 Entry to Childhood Practice

What will I learn?

Our lecturing team who have a wealth of experience of working in the childhood practice field, will support your learning in the following areas

• Child Development and Health
• Practice of Play
• Process of Play
• Working with Children and Young People
• Supporting Children’s Rights
• Care and Feeding of Children

Through opportunities on the course to work with young children, you will develop your practical and employability skills.

What qualifications do I need?

You must have evidence of working at level 5 and demonstrate an interest in children's learning and development. Applicants should be 16 or above before the start date of the course.

What can I do after?

After successfully completing this course, you will have the knowledge and skills needed to get a role a supporting role.

Or you could develop your skills further by studying another course, such as:

• Higher Health Care
• Higher Social Care
• NC Childhood Practice

SCQF 5

Programme Information

Start: August

End: June

Duration: 1 year

This course will be delivered via face-to-face learning on campus with some opportunities for remote learning off-campus and digital learning approaches