Day ReleaseFull-timePart TimeChildhood Practice HNC @ SCQF Level 7

If you want to pursue a career in working with children, this programme provides an opportunity to develop knowledge, experience and skills to gain employment as a Nursery Practitioner in Early Learning and Childcare settings or as a pathway if you wish to undertake further study. Early childhood experiences are now widely recognised as...
Full-timeEarly Education and Childcare NC @ SCQF Level 6

If you want to pursue a career working with children and young people, this course will develop your understanding, skills, and existing strengths that would support a career in early learning and childcare. This course aims to effectively prepare you for further study or employment. The NC in Early Education and Childcare can help you g...
Full-timePathway to Early Learning and Childcare (NQ) @ SCQF Level 5

If you are considering a career working with children, this is an ideal introductory programme to develop the knowledge, skills, and qualities that you will need to launch your journey into an exciting career pathway. Successful completion of the programme provides a pathway for you to:
Progress to a first level professional qualificat...
Full-timePathway to Early Learning and Childcare (NQ) @ SCQF Level 5

If you are considering a career working with children, this is an ideal introductory programme to develop the knowledge, skills, and qualities that you will need to launch your journey into an exciting career pathway. Successful completion of the programme provides a pathway for you to:
Progress to a first level professional qualificat...
Full-timeOnlineShort CoursesPace – Self Development Pathway

Each cohort will be made up of about 12-15 young people aged between 16-25 years for a period of 12 weeks. By participating in vocational units this programme aims to support young people to develop their confidence, resilience, and self-esteem. The programme provides a self-development pathway to help participants a develop a positive ap...
Full-timeEarly Education and Childcare NC @ SCQF Level 6

Introduction: If you want to pursue a career working with children and young people, this course will develop your understanding, skills, and existing strengths that would support a career in early learning and childcare. This course aims to effectively prepare you for further study or employment. The NC in Early Education and Childcare...
Day ReleaseFull-timePart TimeChildhood Practice HNC @ SCQF Level 7

If you want to pursue a career in working with children, this programme provides an opportunity to develop knowledge, experience and skills to gain employment as a Nursery Practitioner in Early Learning and Childcare settings or as a pathway if you wish to undertake further study. Early childhood experiences are now widely recognised as...
OnlinePart TimeChildhood Practice PDA @ SCQF Level 8

Dumfries and Galloway College in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Council are offering the Childhood Practice Professional Development Award Level 8 & 9. PDA Level 9 is a recognised qualification that meets the SSSC (Scottish Social Service Council) to register as Lead Practitioner/Manager in Early Learning & Childcare. ...
OnlinePart TimeSchoolsIntroduction to Education of Children & Young People

If you are interested in pursuing a career in working with children, the Early Learning and Childcare National 5 course may be for you. It is an introductory course that focuses on developing practical skills and knowledge working in the Early Learning and Childcare sector. in the early learning and childcare sector. ...
ApprenticeshipsOnlinePart TimeWork Based TrainingSVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) at SCQF 7

This SVQ is designed for those in a practitioner role working with children and young people in a residential, day, home care or family support setting.Upon successful completion, you will gain a recognised qualification which guarantees you have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out your role competently....
ApprenticeshipsOnlinePart TimeWork Based TrainingSVQ: Care Services, Leadership & Management at SCQF 10

This SVQ is suitable for those who have a leadership and management role in a care service.Upon successful completion, you will gain a recognised qualification which guarantees you have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out your role competently....
ApprenticeshipsOnlinePart TimeWork Based TrainingSVQ in Social Services Children & Young People at SCQF 9

This SVQ is designed for those in a supervisory or managerial role working with children and young people in a residential, day, home care or family support setting.Upon successful completion, you will gain a recognised qualification which guarantees you have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out your role competently....