Full-timeEarly 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...
Full-timeEarly 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...
Full-timePathway 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...
Full-timePathway 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...
Day ReleaseFull-timePart TimeChildhood 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...
Day ReleaseFull-timePart TimeChildhood 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...
OnlinePart TimeLearning 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...
Day ReleasePart TimeShort CoursesHighfield 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....
OnlinePart TimeChildhood 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....
Evening ClassesShort CoursesSQA Forest Kindergarten Training Course @ SCQF L7
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This programme leads to a National Award and is suitable for qualified early learning practitioners, early years workers, managers, teachers, third sector workers, and others who wish to organise and supervise regular off-site visits to woodland and green spaces for children in their care.Accredited through the SQA, the award recognises t...