Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 6
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: SCQF Level 6
Start in: March; October
Learning mode: You are learning and being assessed in your place of employment.
Duration: Part time: 12-18 months
How: You are supported, monitored and assessed in a workplace.
What is special about this course?
This course is flexible and work based aiming to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in early years and childcare settings.
You will use an electronic portfolio to gather the practice and knowledge required to fulfil the occupational standards for the course.
Applicants must be working with children 0-16 on a regular basis. This course is not appropriate for school leavers.
You will study topics such as:
- Promote Effective Communication
- Promote Health, Safety and Security in the Work Setting
- Develop Your Practice Through Reflection and Learning
- Promote the Safeguarding of Children and Young People
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
- Work based
This is a full work based award. No attendance to campus is required as will be supported in the workplace by your assessor. This will be around 5 - 10 hours of study per week.
How long will my course last?
12-18 MonthThis is a fully work based award.
- Beechwood Campus
Start date
October and March
Fees
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.
| Further Education course (SQCF 1-6) | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time SVQ 2 Care courses | £936 | £1,250 |
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 SVQ 2 Care courses | £6,149 |
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 SVQ 2 Care courses | £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.
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Please contact business.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Apply for Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 6
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