NC Childhood Practice

This course provides a broad-based study of the range of topics, both theory and practice based, related to early learning and childcare that are required for progression to areas of study or employment at support worker level within a childhood practice setting.

Successful completion of this course will allow learners to work in an early learning and childcare setting, as a member of staff who has delegated responsibility for providing support to children and young people; and who provide support to the process of the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

It will also enhance communication and interpersonal skills and there is a weekly placement (usually one day per week) at an approved establishment selected by the College.

The course also provides opportunities to gain the formal qualifications required to progress to HNC level study in relevant disciplines, including HNC Childhood Practice.

Content

The NC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 6 is made up of 12 SQA unit credits including the following subjects.

Child Development
Child Development: Theory
Services for children and young people
Planning for Practice
Planning for Practice: Workplace Experience
Sociology of Childhood
Providing an Inclusive Curriculum in Childhood Practice
Protecting and Promoting the Rights of the Child
Communication

Career Paths

The qualification has been identified as appropriate for early learning and childcare support workers and successful completion of the course, will enable students to seek employment to work with children in a range of public and private settings.
This qualification has been aligned to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) requirements for a support worker in the care of children and young people in childhood practice settings. The NC Childhood Practice will allow learners to register as a support worker with the SSSC upon completion.

Progression

All current learners must achieve a pass in all programme units and achieve a minimum of 90% attendance to progress to the next level of study
HNC Childhood Practice (SCQF Level 7)

Entry requirements

Mandatory:

Participation at an information session
Successful interview
Clear Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check required. Further Information on the PVG Scheme will be issued to successful applicants prior to enrolment.

Plus one of the following:
Four National 5 awards including English (or equivalent)
Successful completion of all units/ exams within the NC Child, Health and Social Care (Early Years) (SCQF Level 5)
Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant paid workplace experience or alternative qualifications will be considered

More Info

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to September 2016, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk

Location

Alloa Campus

Attendance

Full-Time

Start date

19 August 2024

SCQF Level

Level 6