NC in Early Education, Child Care & Access to HNC Early Years
COURSE INFORMATION:
Place of Study: Shetland College UHI, Lerwick
Mode of Study: Full time
Length of course: 1 year
Start Date: August 2011
Entry Requirements: Standard Grade English at Credit level and Maths at General level. Adult returners will be considered without these qualifications. An Enhanced Disclosure check must be completed before commencing this course.
COURSE SUMMARY:
This comprehensive course gives students the theory and practical experience of working with children in a care setting.
Students who successfully complete the NC and bridging units may apply for a place on the HNC.
COURSE CONTENT:
- Developmental Theory in Early Education and Childcare
- Child Development
- Holistic Approaches to Childcare
- First Aid
- Hepatitis B & C
- HIV and Related Illnesses
- Child Protection
- Supporting Children’s Behaviour
- Maintenance of a Safe Environment for Children
- Play in Practice
- Play in Early Education and Child Care
- Developing an Understanding of Working with Children
- Developing an Understanding of Working with Children - workplace experience
- Core Skills in Communication, Numeracy, IT, Problem Solving and Working with Others
- Supporting Children with Additional Support Needs
HOW WILL I STUDY?
With short lectures, group discussions, individual exercises and personal study. Units are assessed within college with one external examination. You will also undertake a work experience placement as part of this course.
GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE:
- Helpful lecturers who are experienced with childcare
- Hands on experience through a placement
- An interesting range of topics in manageable units
- A relaxed classroom atmosphere
STUDENT QUOTE:
"A really good course to develop skills in childcare. The two-day placement gives you a lot of experience." Richie Summers NC.
STAFF QUOTE:
"This is an interesting course which covers relevant subjects." Louise Cheyney, Lecturer.
PROGRESSION:
Academic: HNC Early Education & Childcare
Employment/Career: Progress to working with children in a variety of settings.
Former students have: Gone on to employment as support workers in after-school clubs, schools and private nurseries, or on to further study.
