BA Early Learning and Childcare (Graduate Apprenticeship) at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

BA Early Learning and Childcare (Graduate Apprenticeship) is the first Graduate Apprenticeship in Early Learning and Childcare in Scotland. Students learn in the workplace with a work-based mentor and an assessor who observes their practice, earning while they learn. It suits those new to the sector seeking practitioner registration requirements and those already in the sector wishing to build their skills.

Duration: 3 years full-time (work-based, about 35 hours per week) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Learning through play, Professional values in practice, Safe working practices in ELC and The developing child 0-18 years. Year 2 includes Observation in practice, Outdoor play and learning, Supporting ASN in practice and Working with our youngest children. Year 3 includes Childhood and society, Developing and supporting partnership with parents, Enquiring practitioner and Quality frameworks in practice.

Career pathways

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Practitioner; progression to the BA (Hons) Childhood Practice management modules for Lead Practitioner qualification.

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Application information

Entry requirements

3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above, preferably including English, or 2 A levels at grade C or above, preferably including English; alternatively the Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services: Children and Young People. Recognition of Prior Learning for SQA vocational awards (HNC, SVQ) may also be considered. Applicants must be in employment for at least 21 hours per week in the Early Learning and Childcare sector with employer approval before applying. PVG Scheme membership is required (Category 1 PVG course). Access route: SWAP Access courses. Not open to international applicants requiring a Student Route visa.

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (work-based, about 35 hours per week)

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