HNC Childhood Practice (Year 1) - Evening

Course content includes:

• Care in Contemporary Society
• Leadership Starts with Me
• Health Wellbeing and Safeguarding
• Lifespan Development Theoretical Approaches
• Support for Play Learning and Development
• Promoting Language, Literacy and Numeracy
• Supporting Children and Young Peoples Behaviour
• Working with Children 3-6

This course will provide hands on training for those wishing to become an early years practitioner. The qualification has been identified as appropriate for early education and childcare practitioners and successful completion of the course will enable you to seek employment to work with children in a range of public and private settings and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at practitioner level.

Mandatory:

• Participation at an information session.
• Successful interview.
• Candidates must be able to undertake 60 days practical experience in either a paid or voluntary position during the 2 year programme.
• Clear Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check required. Further Information on PVG Scheme will be issued to successful applicant prior to enrolment.

Plus one of the following:

• Two National 4 awards (or equivalent), and two Higher Grades at Grade C or above including English or communication 4/literature 1 (or equivalent).
• Relevant work experience.
• Successful completion of all units/exams within NC Early Education and Childcare (SCQF Level 6) with Higher Childcare and Development at Grade C or above with 60 days relevant placement experience.
• Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant paid workplace experience or alternative qualifications will be considered.

Course places are only secured after payment/funding has been arranged.

As per the College Tuition Fees and Refund Policy, tuition fees are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances. Refunds will only be given if the course is cancelled or significantly altered by the College. Refer to our Tuition Fee and Withdrawal Procedure Information on the College website.

Student Paying Fees

Fees of less than £100 must be paid in full. Payment by instalment is available, provided the course fee is greater than £100. You can access a direct debit form here.

An initial 30% deposit is required in order to secure your place. Instalments can be paid via direct debit over the duration of the course, up to a maximum of a 4-month period. You will not be able to apply online if paying by direct debit, please contact Evening Admissions - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk

Employer Paying Fees

If your employer is paying for your tuition fees, an Employer Agreement Form or letter from your employer must be submitted prior to or upon enrolment. You can access the Employer Agreement Form here and this should be returned to Evening Admissions - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk

Fee Waiver

Some students may be eligible for a tuition fee waiver if in receipt of certain types of benefits. Fee waiver evidence must be submitted either before or upon enrolment.  Refer to our Tuition and Fee Waiver Policy for further information.

You will not be able to apply online if using fee waiver, please contact Evening Admissions - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk

Part-time Fee Grant

If you are aged 16 or over, living in Scotland and earn £25,000 a year or less you can access a Part-time Fee Grant from the Scottish Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). The level of funding is dependent on the number of credits studied (for HNC level courses and above).

You can apply and access the full eligibility criteria via the part-time funding section of the SAAS website at: www.saas.gov.uk. Before you apply you will need information such as the course you will be studying and the number of SCQF credits for your course. This information can be provided by emailing -  PTFG@forthvalley.ac.uk

If successful, a letter of award will be issued which will include information on how much funding you have been awarded.

Non UK Nationals and EU Nationals

Non UK nationals and EU nationals can find more information on requirements for applying to our certificated evening courses here.