Childcare And Development Higher

What is special about this course?

This course meets Curriculum for Excellence values by enabling learners to understand child development and the roles and responsibilities of practitioners, other professionals and parents/carers in meeting the needs of children from pre-birth to 16.

Entry requirements

The candidate would normally be expected to have achieved 4 passes at national 5, one of which should be English.  Non-traditional qualifications will also be considered.

There are 3 units, which make up the Higher Childcare and Development course as follows:

  • Child Development
  • Child Development: Theory
  • Services for Children and Young People

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time

You will study by way of class-room based lectures and tutorials in College and by using on-line (VLE) support materials.

How long will my course last?

1 Years

Where can I study my course?

    Start date

    August

    Fees

    For finance/funding information – please refer to UHI Orkney Finance.

    For course fees – please email ocrevenue@uhi.ac.uk

    What can I do on completion of my course?

    This course can lead to entry on the following vocational courses NC Early Education and Childcare, which in turn could lead to employment in childcare settings.

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