Course Details

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Get Ready for Work Child Care

SCQF Level 4

If you are between 16 and 18 years of age and want to learn about Childcare or Care of the Elderly, this is an ideal introduction. The course introduces learners to the principles of the Care field and may involve a work placement where valuable experience in either a Nursery or Residential/Nursing home can be obtained.

What You Study

  • Health for Life
  • Numeracy
  • An Introduction to Child Protection
  • Job Seeking
  • Values and Principles in Care
  • Emergency First Aid
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Health and Safety

Duration and Attendance

Up to 26 weeks

Monday to Friday

Entry Requirements

Candidates must be referred from Skills Development Scotland Careers Advisor.

Further Study

  • First Steps in Care
  • Preparing to Care
  • NC Introduction to Early Education and Childcare
  • SVQ Level 2 Children's Care Learning and Development
  • NC Early Education and Childcare

Career Opportunities

Employment in the Care Field

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at
Short Full Time 19 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Leven Campus
Short Full Time 17 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Leven Campus

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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