Full-timeOnlineShort CoursesPace – 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...
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...
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...
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....
Open LearningPrinciples of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
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Although individuals with learning disabilities and their families continue to face many challenges, most commentators would agree that we are living in more enlightened and optimistic times in terms of our approach to learning disability support. Individuals with learning disabilities are now being offered more personalised services with...
Open LearningIntroduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
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Aimed at people who are entering the field of healthcare, social care, early years provision or childcare for the first time. Relevant to a wide range of care setting roles, and would beideal introductory course for support workers, domiciliary and residential care workers, health care assistants, early years practioners, youth workers a...
SchoolsEarly Learning and Childcare @ SCQF Level 5
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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 aims to help you develop some of the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for work in the early learning and childcare sector. If you are successfully accepted on to t...
SchoolsEarly Learning and Childcare (Thursday Afternoon) @ SCQF Level 5
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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 aims to help you develop some of the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for work in the early learning and childcare sector. If you are successfully accepted on to t...