Childcare
(SCQF level 5)
Education and Childcare, Education and Humanities
Mode of Study
Full-time
Start Date
25th Aug 2025, 1 year
Location
City Campus
Overview
If you're interested in working with children in the early years, this course is an ideal first qualification.
You will learn the theoretical and practical skills required for a job in this field.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- Four National 4 qualifications including English; 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 are 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.
After the course
Careers
Possible employment with Early Years sector in a support role.
Continuing Study
Possible progression to NC Childhood Practice.
Teaching
How the course is taught
The course is taught using a variety of learning and teaching methods.
Assessment methods
Various methods of assessment are used to meet the needs of the students, SQA requirements and college quality procedures.
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Mode of Study:
Full-time
Full-time
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Start Date:
25th Aug 2025, 1 year
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Location:
City Campus