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Higher National Certificate - HNC
North, West and Hebrides
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Higher National Certificate - HNC
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Higher National Certificate - HNC
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Higher National Certificate - HNC
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Higher National Certificate - HNC
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Higher National Certificate - HNC
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Higher National Certificate - HNC
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Higher National Certificate - HNC
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1 Years
If you enjoy working with children and would like to make a difference to their formative years, the HNC Childhood Practice is the ideal course for you. This is a nationally recognised qualification and valued award for people who want to work in a variety of early learning and childcare settings, supporting children and young people with varying needs. This course will give you a deep understanding of working with children and young people, and will help you to integrate knowledge and theory into practice, including the importance of anti-discriminatory practice in line with the National Care Standards and Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice. On successful completion you will be eligible to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at practitioner level.
Please note that applications via UCAS are for the HNC only. If you wish to apply for BA (Hons) Childhood Practice please see our website for details of how to apply.Exam type
A levelA level:
D Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
CC Grades / Points required
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6):
Pass Grades / Points required
preferably including English, plus 4 National 5s or Standard Grades at Credit level, or equivalent, one of which should be English if you do not have a Higher or A level.
preferably including English, plus 4 National 5s or Standard Grades at Credit level, or equivalent, one of which should be English if you do not have a Higher or A level.
Social Services (Children and Young People)
Students living in
England
£7,110 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£1,285 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£7,110 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£7,110 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£7,110 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£8,775 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£8,775 per year
Students from International
£8775 Per year
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