Early Childhood Education & Care
The course is very practical and graduates have excelled at University and in Industry. You will be expected to critically analyse information and think independently. You will use the Early Years Specialist Room fully equipped with a range of play and practical resources while completing this qualification.
| Award Name | BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 | Pearson |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
48 UCAS points and minimum of OLC English at grade O5. Access 40%. Applicants must have a Level 3 Qualification, e.g. Leaving Certificate, BTEC National Diploma, CACHE Level 3 Diploma/ Extended Diploma, DCE, Level 3 in Playwork, an AVCE/Advanced GNVQ in an appropriate Vocational area. Please note in some universities OLC Grade 05 may not be accepted as equivalent to GCSE Grade C. Interview required prior to enrolment.
Additional Requirements Prior to Entry:
Access NI Check
Attendance at Information Session
Careers / Further progression
Further Study
You can progress into employment or to university - Teacher Training qualification, an (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood Studies, Psychology, Nursing, Paediatrics, Social Work, Youth Work or another related profession. We work closely with our partners in universities to develop opportunities for our students to continue their studies at degree level. In addition our students are well sought after in the local area for jobs as classroom assistants and early years practitioners.
Career Prospects
Teacher Training, Classroom assistant, Playgroup leader, Creche leader, Childminder.
Further information
Start Date: 09/09/2024.
Strand Road Campus
£2,500 per annum (subject to change). Additional Fees: Uniform: £20 - £40.
Applications are now open for Higher Education Courses 2024-25. To apply online please see "Application Weblink".
Course Overview
In the first two semesters of the course (Year 1) of the course students will complete the Higher National Certificate in ECEC by completing the mandatory Level 4 units (Units 1-8) and 375 hours in three distinct placement settings. While Level 5 modules are completed in the second half of the course (Year 2) as well as a further 150 hours of placement. The course is very practical and graduates have excelled at University and in Industry. You will be expected to critically analyse information and think independently. You will use the Early Years Specialist Room fully equipped with a range of play and practical resources while completing this qualification. As placement is an integral part of your qualification a self-declaration of current health status is implicit as part of the overall risk assessment process. Enrolment on this course is subject to a satisfactory Access NI check. Grant support may be available during your studies. Contact Student Services for more details.
Course Modules
1 Professional Development Through Reflective Practice
2 Protecting Children in Early Childhood Education and Care Environments
3 Play and Learning in Early Childhood
4 Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development- Babies & Toddlers
5 Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development - Young Children
6 Promoting Healthy Living
7 Preparing for Research
8 Promoting Inclusive Early Childhood Education
9 Investigating Childhood: Action Research for Early Childhood Practitioners (Pearson-set Project)
10 Improving Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care Environments
29 Innovative Approaches to Childrens Play and Learning in Practice
11 Current & Emerging Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education and Care
21 Trauma in Childhood: Addressing the Impact of Adverse Experiences on Child Health and Wellbeing
27 Outdoor Play and Learning
The number of hours in work placement will be 525 hours in a minimum of three distinct settings covering the age groups birth to one year 11 months, two years to four years 11 months and five years to seven years 11 months. 375 placement hours should be completed in year 1 of the full time programme.
Give us a call
Our campus can be contacted by phone:
Strand Road: 028 7127 6000