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HNC Childhood Practice (Year 2)

This course isn’t currently open for applications, but you can still register your interest.

  • Qualifications Higher National Qualifications
  • SCQF Level SCQF Level 7
  • Study mode Evenings only and Weekends
  • Campus Kilmarnock
  • Start date September 2025
More information

Attendance/Duration

This course runs from 6.00pm-9.00pm for 35 weeks. These times include a period for shut down procedures at the end of the night.

Overview

This advanced course builds upon your existing early years practitioner qualifications and experience, focusing on developing leadership skills, deepening your understanding of pedagogy, and critically examining the policies that shape childhood practice. This course prepares you for senior roles and leadership within the early years sector.

Entry Requirements

For entry to this course you’ll need:

  • Currently hold an early years practitioners qualification as required by SSSC e.g. HNC Childhood Practice.
  • At least two years experience as a practitioner or have a senior role.
  • A satisfactory work reference
  • Eligible to be a member of the PVG scheme

Course Content


Here’s just some of what you’ll be doing:

  • You’ll investigate and demonstrate an understanding of the skills inherent in effective leadership, team working and collaborative working.
  • Develop professional practice and understanding of theoretical concepts and pedagogy in early learning and childcare.
  • You’ll develop a critical understanding of local, national and international policies and legal frameworks which impact on quality of good practices.
  • You’ll engage in personal reflection for continued improvements.


This course maps to the National Occupational Standards and the Professional Childhood Practice Standards.

Careers and Further Study

Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll have the choice of:

  • Progressing into senior practitioner roles, such as team leader, room leader, or deputy manager within early learning and childcare settings.
  • Pursuing further study at a degree level in Childhood Practice, Education, or related fields.
  • Taking on roles in policy development or training within the early years sector.
  • Moving into roles that involve the management and oversight of early years services.

Cost

£660

For details of funding options and/or instalment plans please speak to our Finance Team on 01563 537871 or email: coursefees@ayrshire.ac.uk.

You can also visit https://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/courses/tuition-fees for information.