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HND: Childhood Practice SCQF Level 8

This qualification is suitable for you if you hold a Practitioner qualification as specified by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) such as HNC Childhood Practice or SVQ Social Services: Children & Young People at SCQF Level 7 and have achieved 120 SCQF credits. In addition, part-time learners should be working in, or have access to a placement in the Early Learning and Care sector. Due to the diversity of roles within the sector learners may not be working directly with children but may be in a coordinating role.

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Level:

SCQF Level 8

Duration:

  • Full-time study is one academic year and includes a mix of online and in person study. Days of study are different dependent on campus.
  • Part-time study is predominately online with on-campus lectures and seminars
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What skills will I learn?

  • Teamwork
  • Leadership skills
  • Good communication
  • Confidence
  • Adaptability
  • Self-awareness
  • Reflection
  • Resilience

What will I study?

  • The overall aim of this award is to develop your ability as a reflective practitioner, strengthen your research and study skills and your knowledge and skills in childhood practice in relation to current research.
  • It will ensure you are up to date with the government’s aspirations for children and families in Scotland and that you understand the major changes in legislation policy and guidance for the sector.
  • This is a 15 credit Group Award, which has a mandatory placement requirement to evidence competency, and an SVQ Assessor will be allocated to support and visit you in placement to assess your competency.

Some of the units that you will study include:

  • Enhanced Professional Practice
  • Leadership and Team Working
  • Integrated and Collaborative Working
  • Pedagogical Approaches
  • Implementing Contemporary Frameworks within a Play Context

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • On successful completion and with a Graded Unit result at an A or B  learners can progress to the BA (Hons): Childhood Practice or BA (Hons): Childhood Studies at SCQF level 9 and 10. 
  • The BA (Hons) Childhood Practice is the recognised SSSC registration requirement for Manager/Lead Practitioner.
  • It is possible to progress on to a degree at university from this course - see our HE and Degree Pathways guide for more information.

What career opportunities are there?

  • The BA (Hons) Childhood Practice is the recognised SSSC registration requirement for Manager/Lead Practitioner.

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