Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

If you want to work under supervision in childcare, this course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need. You will learn the relevant concepts, theories, principles, and practical skills along with a work placement ensuring you have valuable transferable skills to shine in the workplace.

   

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• Five National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including English; OR
• NQ Childcare OR NQ Health and Social Care Level 5; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

Additional selection requirements

You will be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area, or we will make an offer based on your application form.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

What you study

You’ll study:

• Child Development Theory.
• Services for Children & Young People.
• Play in Early Education Practice.
• Workplace Experience.

After the course

Careers

Possible employment in the Early Years sector within a support role.

Continuing Study

Possible progression to HNC Childhood Practice.

Teaching

How the course is taught

Assessment methods