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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Whittingham Road
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Whittingham Road
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Years
Select a subject
The Higher National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care is an excellent choice for those aspiring to make a positive impact on young children’s lives. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing students for a variety of roles in early childhood education. With a focus on child development, safeguarding and professional practice, the course equips students with the expertise needed to excel in educational settings enabling them to achieve "full and relevant" status.Unit 1: Personal and Professional Development through Reflective Practice.Unit 2: Protecting Children in Early Childhood education and Care Environments.Unit 3: Play and Learning in Early Childhood.Unit 4: Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development (Babies and Toddlers).Unit 5: Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development (Young Children).Unit 6: Promoting Healthy Living.Unit 7: Preparing for Research (Pearson-set Project).Unit 8: Promoting inclusive Early Childhood Education and Care Environments.
Exam type
A levelA level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
An A Level profile preferably with a subject focus within the same area as the HNC
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
An Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject area such as Health or Early Years.
A BTEC Level 3 qualification preferably with a subject focus within the same area as the HNC
Students living in
England
£5,995 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.
£5,995 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.
£5,995 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.
£5,995 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.
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