Course information
HNC Early Childhood Studies Summary: This one-year course offers you a stepping stone into a career as an educational practitioner in early years setting such as working in a primary school or a nursery with children aged up to 8. Working with early years is a rich and rewarding role. If you are already working in early years setting and want to broaden your knowledge and skills, this course is for you. This course is ideal for those who are looking to influence change through early years education and will let you explore concepts of early learning and learning through play. It has a work placement element allowing students to apply learning to practice. Additionally, the course will deepen your knowledge and understanding of early years and develop your academic literacy skills.
Level 4 Certificate Awarding body: University of Roehampton Start date: September 2022 Assessments: You will experience a range of final summative assessments and formative development activities during your studies. You can expect to be assessed on each module through mostly coursework including essays, group and individual presentations, portfolios, poster presentations, in-class assessments, reflective writing and observations.
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Modules: You will be required to attend timetabled sessions typically two days a week, allowing you to work in early years setting for the rest of the week. Students can expect a mix of online and on-campus teaching (subject to Government guidance). Our virtual learning environment (VLE) allows you to stay on top of assignments 24/7. Note students are required to maintain attendance at 80%. You will be studying a suite of 6 modules (120 Level 4 credits) over two semesters including – Year 1 (Level 4): • • • • • •
1 year part time
Developing Academic Literacy Early Learning and Development Early Years Provision and Curricula Learning Through Play Practice-based learning – Play Understanding Self and Principles of Communication
The Level 4 Higher Education Certificate in Early Childhood Studies will equip you with the knowledge and skills to progress to our BA programme through the advanced entry. Additionally, the course will prepare you for a career as an entry-level early childhood practitioner. It’s aimed to equip you with the experience and disciplined characteristics employers look for in a coordinator or assistant role within an Early Years setting.
Entry criteria: • Learners must be 19 years or older at enrolment. • Learners must hold evidence of having completed a Level 3 course in coaching, counselling or equivalent. • Learners must be able to evidence completion of Level 2 English and Maths. All candidates will be interviewed prior to offer of a place and will need to complete a fitness to study questionnaire. International applicants must satisfy the minimum English requirements as published on the College website and updated periodically (currently IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with minimum 5.5 in each of the four components).
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Mature students who do not meet the entry criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered on the basis of relevant work experience, passing the course entrance assessment and successful interview.
