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Intermediate Certificate: Childhood Studies

This course is for you if you already have some experience of working with children and young people and/or have a certificated academic qualifications at SCQF level 4 or above. This SCQF Level 5 course combines theory and hypothetical practical experiences for working with children and young people, allowing you to develop an awareness and understanding of all aspects of children’s growth, development and the importance of play, well-being and families. You will participate in a number of hypothetical practical experiences and online learning opportunities to develop your skills and understanding for working with children and young people. As part of your studies you will explore mental health and well-being that will develop your resilience and support your knowledge of this contemporary subject.

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Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5

Duration:

  • Full-time study is one academic year and days of study are different depending on campus.
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Who is this course for?

This course is for those who already have some experience of working with children and or certificated academic qualifications at SCQF level 4 or above. It will allow you to continue to develop your knowledge and understanding and progress onto a Level 6 course which will have a placement element.

What skills will I learn?

  • Teamwork
  • Empathy
  • Organisational skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Confidence
  • Self-awareness
  • Resilience
  • Begin to develop the skills of a reflective Early Years Worker

What will I study?

This course allows you will develop and prepare the skills required for work within the childcare industry, gaining an understanding of the key issues involved in working with children and young people.


This will include understanding the individual child’s needs as they grow and develop into young people, how to provide and encourage holistic child development, support education and the value of play experiences.


Some of the units you will study include:

  • Child Protection: An Introduction
  • Development and Well-being of Children and Young People
  • Children and Young People: Rights and Protection
  • Children and Young People: The Process of Play
  • Supporting Children with Additional Support Needs
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing Group Award ant SCQF Level 5




Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • National Certificate: Childhood Practice SCQF Level 6
  • PDA Educational Support Assistance SCQF Level 6
  • Advanced Certificate: Health and Social Care (Access to Nursing and Care HNCs) SCQF Level 6
  • SVQ: Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 6 (work-based learning)

What career opportunities are there?

  • Potential employment opportunities may arise within the child, health and social care sector on further study and completion of registered childcare qualifications at level 7.

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