Skills for Work - Early Education and Childcare SCQF Level 4
What is special about this course?
This Skills for Work course is aimed at school pupils who are interested in working in a childcare setting or for pupils who have an interest in child development and children’s needs.
Entry requirements
You will attend taster sessions and undergo a short interview.
This course consists of four units at Intermediate Level 1 covering
- child development
- parenting skills
- working in early education and childcare
- play in early education and childcare
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
- Skills for Work
You will study by way of classroom based lectures.
The course is continuously assessed.
How long will my course last?
2 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?
Progression
This course may provide candidates with opportunities to progress to:
Introduction to Care
Higher Early Years Care and Education
NC Early Education and Childcare
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
Please discuss with your school guidance teacher if you would like to apply for this course.
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at Orkney College UHI. Orkney College UHI operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.