Introduction to Childhood Practice SCQF Level 5

What is special about this course?

This course provides an introduction to subjects related to the world of childcare. You will develop your soft skills in subjects such as ICT, numeracy and communication within a care context. Suitable for applicants who have successfully completed the Step into Care Level 4 course. 

There may be an opportunity for a short work experience placement.

Successful completion of this course may lead to progression onto an SCQF 6 course such as Childhood Practice.

Entry requirements

  • You must be 16 or over.
  • Four national 4 passes, one of which must be English.

Units include:-

  • Working in Early Learning and Childcare
  • Coping Strategies and Building Resilience
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Care practice
  • Development and wellbeing of children and young people
  • Children and Young People: Practice of play and process of play

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time

Face to face

Approx. 3 days per week. 

How long will my course last?

1 Year

Full time

Where can I study my course?

    Start date

    August

    Fees

    Fee information for FULL TIME Further Education courses

    If you have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, are ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full time course.  Please check our Fee Waiver Policy.

    Full time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible. We will use the information provided on your course application form to determine whether you are eligible. 

    Scottish students

    Further Education course  (SQCF 1-6)

    2023-24

    2024-25

    Full-time per year

    £1,790

    £1,844

    Rest of UK students

    For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

    Further Education course  (SQCF 1-6)

    2024-25

    Full-time

    £6,149

    International students

    For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

    Further Education course  (SQCF 1-6)

    2024-25

    Full time

    £6,149

     Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

    Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.

    Fee information for PART TIME Further Education courses

    A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our Fee Waiver Policy to see if you are eligible.

    Scottish students

    Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level 

    2023-24

    2024-25

    Part-time (per credit)

    £122

    £126

    Rest of UK and International students 

    Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level 

    2024-25

    Part-time (per credit)

    £500

    Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

    Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.

    Funding

    You may be eligible to apply for an Educational Maintenance Allowance or Bursary.

    Additional costs

    You will be required to purchase a textbook as part of this course (approximately £10). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered. http://www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk/study/funding/

    What can I do on completion of my course?

    Successful completion of the course may lead to progression onto an SCQF 6 course such as Childhood Practice. 

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