Skills for Work: Early Education and Childcare SCQF Level 5 - Schools Academy

Start

22 Aug 2025

End

03 Apr 2026

This course is an introduction to developing skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for work in the early learning and childcare sector. Learners begin to prepare for working in the sector.

Transferable employability skills, including:

  • An understanding of the workplace and the employee's responsibilities (eg time-keeping, appearance, customer care) self-evaluation skills
  • positive attitude to learning
  • flexible approaches to solving problems
  • adaptability and positive attitude to change
  • confidence to set goals, reflect and learn from experience
  • skills to become effective job-seekers and employees

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Delivery

10am - 2.30pm Scottish Borders Campus

Location

Scottish Borders Campus

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Entry requirements

An interest in childcare and applicants should have or be working towards Early Learning and Childcare - SCQF Level 4 or at least 2 National 5's including English at level C or above.

Progression opportunities

SCQF Level 6 Early Education and Childcare/HNC Childhood Practice

Course Content

  • Development and Wellbeing of Children and Young People
  • Play in Early Learning and Childcare
  • Working in Early Learning and Childcare
  • Care and Feeding of Children and Young People

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