Childcare and Men in Practice SCQF Level 6

What is special about this course?

The Scottish Government recognises the need to diversify the early years workforce in order to ensure that children have access to positive male role models from an early age. 

This is an all male course, delivered in the evening to accommodate existing employment commitments. 

You will explore a child's development from birth, and will look at the benefits of play and how that links to learning. You will begin to understand and develop your own personal attributes that contribute towards an excellent practitioner.

You will work together to look at the factors which can impact on a child's overall development, and learn about the professionals involved in supporting children and their families. 

You will learn from experienced practitioners who have up-to-date industry knowledge.

The demand for skilled workers means there’s never been a better time to find employment as a childcare worker.

Special features:

• You will learn from experienced practitioners who have up-to-date industry knowledge.
• You will study in the evening over 11 weeks to accommodate existing commitments.
• If you successfully complete the course you will be offered an interview for a childcare course at UHI Moray.

Entry requirements

• No formal entry requirements.
• You must have an interest in childcare and will be required to attend a course information session.

Category 1 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required to successfully achieve target qualification, where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in key elements of the course.  Students on courses up to and including HND level have the cost of their application paid for.  For further information visit this webpage 

Course content includes:

• The development of children and young people – identifies the key milestones in each of the aspects of a child’s development from birth to 18 years, methods to assess development and professionals involved.
• Promoting wellbeing of children and young people – explores a range of influences and circumstances which may have an impact on the wellbeing of children and young people, the physical and emotional risks at different stages of a child’s development and the role of adults such as parents, play workers and teachers.
• Play for children and young people – explores the benefits of play, considers and reflects on the play environment.
• Support the safeguarding of children - support on handling safeguarding concerns that might be raised, the associated legislation and roles and responsibilities of adults.

Fees

Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.

If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.

If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

* Fees for 2024/25 are still to be confirmed.

Funding

Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.