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Early Education and Childcare NC @ SCQF Level 6

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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...
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Childhood Practice HNC @ SCQF Level 7

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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...
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Childhood Practice HNC @ SCQF Level 7

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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...
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Pace – Self Development Pathway

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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...
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Early Education and Childcare NC @ SCQF Level 6

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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...
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Pathway to Early Learning and Childcare (NQ) @ SCQF Level 5

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If working with children is a career you have a desire to pursue, 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...
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Pathway to Early Learning and Childcare (NQ) @ SCQF Level 5

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If working with children is a career you have a desire to pursue, 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...
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Learning Assistant Accredited @ SCQF Level 6

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The programme will be delivered on a part-time basis and will allow candidates to flexibly access learning materials through a Virtual Learning Environment. Online and in person mentoring will be available to support candidates on their professional learning journey. The PDA Education Support Assistance Level 6 is suitable for staff alrea...
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Highfield Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection for the Workplace (RQF)

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The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace and is aimed at anyone working in any industry needing to develop their understanding and knowledge of how to prevent and control the spread of infection in their workplace....
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Childhood Practice PDA @ SCQF Level 8

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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....
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AWARD IN THE PRINCIPLES OF SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTING CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE OR VULNERABLE ADULTS

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Safeguarding is how we can protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from abuyse or neglect by the actions, or lack of actions, of another person.This course is designed for all persons, no matter the field they are directly involved in, to give them the tools abd knowledge to make a differencce to a vulnerable persons life. I...
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AWARENESS OF SAFEGUARDING

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This qualification will provide an understanding of safeguarding, which can be used in a workplace, activity group or other environments where a person has contact with children or adults at risk.The qualification provides learners with th knowledge to identify a safeguarding concern, listen and appropriately record a disclosure, and repo...