Entry requirements
You should have 120 credits at SCQF Level 7 and 120 credits at SCQF Level 8.
Why take this course?
This course is aimed at lead practitioners/managers who have met the standard for childhood practice as part of the registration process with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) or those aspiring to be lead practitioners/managers within the sector – although these are likely to be people who already have some experience at senior level.
What you will experience
The course will enable you to develop a professional knowledge and understanding, review your approach to your professional skills and abilities, and evaluate your professional values and professional commitment. You will cover key topics such as the health, wellbeing and fitness of children and young people, working with families, the development of children and equality, diversion and inclusion.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying for this course.
Opportunities
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
Employment
After successful completion of this course, learners can be registered by SSSC to work in childcare at a managerial level.
Student Stories
Amanda Smith
Care
PDA Childhood Practice
“To advance my career I had the choice of a PDA or to go down the degree route and I knew from the outset that my learning style was better suited to the PDA option.”
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Jennifer Taylor
Care
Social Services Children and Young People, SCQF Level 7
“I started out as the lunch lady at one nursery and now I am the Manager of Peek-a-Boo nursery. I would definitely recommend an apprenticeship – I would do it again.”
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Sarah Jane McKay
Care
HNC Childhood Practice
“I found studying at Fraserburgh campus very enjoyable, the staff motivated me to work hard and there were always plenty of opportunities to expand my learning and knowledge. When I first left school I had no confidence and doubted my abilities, NESCol changed that. “
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Susie Crane
Care
HNC Childhood Practice
“I had the life experience but not the right professional qualifications. To open the door to the big opportunities as an Early Years Practitioner I knew had to gain HNC Childhood Practice and then a degree – that’s when I applied to College.”
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Tiffany Burnett
Care
HNC Social Services
“I’ve really enjoyed everything about the course. I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I first started because it had been a long time since I had been in education, but since coming back to College I’ve really enjoyed learning all of the subjects – even the ones that are more difficult.”
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Bobbie Knowles
Care
HNC Social Services
“NEScol is an enriching learning environment where staff go above and beyond to ensure you experience great learning and understanding and also support YOU as an individual, encouraging you work to your full potential and achieve great things.”
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Phiwa Simelane
Care
Healthcare
“NESCol was a stepping–stone for me. It was calm, the course was paced evenly and the support I got was phenomenal. There was always help available. It prepared us for progressing into 2nd year in RGU.”
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Duncan Pirie
Care
HNC Social Sciences
“The lecturers are really helpful and understanding, and all of the people in my class get on really well.”
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Courtney Gall
Care
HNC Childhood Practice
“NESCol is the place that restored my faith in the education system and I was very fortunate to form great relationships, making friends for life and learning from lecturers that could see my passion and believed in me!”
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Anna Hutchison
Care
HNC Social Services
“I enjoyed being a student at NESCol because, for the first time in my life, I had people that believed in me and I am now one step closer to my dream career that I never thought would happen.”
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Applications
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Location
Aberdeen City CampusStarts
30th August 2022Day
TuesdayTime
9:00am - 5:00pmDuration
36 weeks This course is delivered in partnership with Aberlour Futures and the application process is via Aberlour Futures. Contact mary.crear@aberlour.org.uk with information on your qualifications, credits and to arrange any backfill training to meet entry requirements. You will then be invited to attend an interview with NESCol and if successful will join the course. Funding opportunities exist for this course. Please contact Catherinne MacIntyre (c.macintyre@nescol.ac.uk) for further information.
Please note that timetabling changes can often occur after the Part-time Course Guide is published, and as a result the printed version of the guide may not hold the most up-to-date information.
We therefore advise you that all start dates and times listed on the website are at all times accurate, and should be used as your main point of reference before booking your course.
If you take up a place on a College course, at the start of the course you will be asked to sign an enrolment form. In signing the form and/or taking up a place on a College course, you will enter into a contract with the College and be bound by the North East Scotland College Standard Terms and Conditions of Study. Copies of the Terms and Conditions are available for inspection on notice boards and at various locations throughout the College, at the College Reception, on the College website: nescol.ac.uk, or can be obtained on request from the Student Funding and Admissions Manager, North East Scotland College, Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BN. Please note that courses are offered subject to (a) there being sufficient numbers of enrolments and (b) the availability of resources. The College reserves its right (i) not to run courses where the number of students is considered insufficient or where resources are unavailable and (ii) in certain circumstances, to refuse admission to an individual applicant.
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