Course overview
This course is only available to school students. Please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement.
The NQ level 5 provides an integrated programme of theory and practice and aims to enable you to work effectively in certain posts within the Early Education and Childcare sector and/or to progress to further study.
The knowledge and understanding you will gain on the course will help you develop positive values and attitudes and will encourage you to reflect on your learning and practice.
What you will learn
Course topics include:
- Development and Wellbeing of Children and Young people.
- Play in early learning and childcare
- Contemporary families
- Children and young people Rights and protection
Entry requirements
- Four National 4 qualifications, one of which must be English
- Students should have or be working towards National 5 English.
Career Opportunities
This programme may help to develop your career in Early Education or Childcare, such as a nursery assistant or in an out of school care setting.
Future prospects
You may progress on to:
- NC Early Education and Childcare Level 6