Early Learning and Child Care N4/5

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What will you experience in National 4

The National 4 course is made up of the following four units:

Child Development & Health
Play in Early Education and Childcare
Working in Early Education and Childcare
Care of Children

You will be taught through a range of practical activities, as well as classroom-based theory. Study will take the form of individual research, group activities, practical work, watching videos and reviewing course hand outs/text books.

Throughout the course you will be offered an opportunity to review and identify how your skills and knowledge are developing, and will be expected to demonstrate:

What will you experience in National 5

The National 5 course is made up of the following four units:

Child Development
Play in Early Education and Childcare
Working in Early Education and Childcare
Parenting

You will be taught through a range of practical activities as well as classroom-based theory. Depending on your location, this will take place at one of the College’s campuses or within your school. Study will take the form of individual research, group activities, practical work, watching videos and reviewing course hand outs/text books issued by your lecturer.

Throughout the course you will be offered an opportunity to review and identify how your skills and knowledge are developing, and will be expected to demonstrate:

Pupil Expectations

Regular attendance and good timekeeping;
A professional attitude and an interest in Early Education and Childcare;
A willingness and commitment to learning;
Planning, preparation and research skills;
An ability to establish/maintain good working relationships with others;
Problem solving skills.

To achieve the course award you must attend regularly and successfully complete the all units. Assessment will be based on test and case studies along with project work and a folio. This course will show on your final SQA certificate as a National 4 qualification.

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