Eligible schools
All East and North Ayrshire schools
This course is for school pupils only
Location/Day/Time
- Kilmarnock Campus - Tuesday and Thursday 14:00-16:00.
- Kilwinning Campus - Tuesday and Thursday 14:00-16:00.
Overview
The course is designed as an introduction to Early Learning and Childcare at Level 5 and gives you an understanding of the demands and responsibilities of working in the sector. It also provides suitable progression if you have studied the Level 4 Early Learning and Childcare course.
Course Content
SCQF level 5 Skills for Work:
Early Learning and Childcare is an introductory qualification that develops the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for working within the sector, including:
- An understanding of the workplace and your responsibilities (e.g., timekeeping, appearance).
- Self-evaluation skills.
- Positive attitude to learning.
- Flexible approaches to solving problems.
- Adaptability and positive attitude to change.
- Confidence to set goals, reflect and learn from experience.
- Skills to become effective jobseekers and employees.
You will study four units, and these are:
- Development and Wellbeing of Children and Young People.
- Play in Early Learning and Childcare.
- Working in Early Learning and Childcare.
- Care and Feeding of Children.
To achieve the course award, you must successfully achieve all the units listed above.
Entry Requirements
You should have achieved 5 National 4 qualifications including English and have a real interest in Early Learning and Childcare and in learning new skills. You should also be committed to consistent and full attendance throughout the course. Selection for a place on this course is based on pupils meeting the above requirements, attending a face to face interview with a short group task and your personal statement, which will be used to assess your suitability for this course.
How will I be assessed?
The assessments used in this course will allow you to demonstrate a competence in key knowledge, skills and attitudes required in early education and childcare sector.
Assessment approaches will include closed book and project-based activities.
What should I expect?
The course is an excellent first step for those wishing to pursue a career in Early Learning and Childcare or progress to further study in a related field.
Careers and Further Study
This course may provide you with opportunities to progress to Early Learning and Childcare (SCQF level 6) or further full-time study within Early Learning and Childcare Level 5.