Student Handbook 2024/25
Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4 Higher National Certificate)
Pearson BTEC
Early Years
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
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
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
48 UCAS points and minimum of GCSE English at grade C or equivalent. Access 40%. Applicants must have a Level 3 Qualification, e.g. A-Levels, BTEC National Diploma, CACHE Level 3 Diploma/ Extended Diploma, DCE, Level 3 in Playwork, an AVCE/Advanced GNVQ in an appropriate Vocational area. Interview required prior to enrolment.ROI 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 O5 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
Work Placement
The number of hours in work placement will be 375 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.
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Uniform - £20-40
What's Next?
Further Study
Students can progress to the Level 5 HND in Early Childhood Education and Care or can choose to progress to university. Past students have progressed to Speech and Language, Nursing, Teaching, Social Work, Psychology or another related profession.Career Prospects
Classroom assistant, Playgroup leader, Creche leader, Childminder, Family Support Worker, Special Educational Needs Assistant.Enquiry
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I progressed from NWRC directly into final year of a degree programme at Glasgow School of Art, along with my twin sister.Tipsudar Cochrane -
I studied the OCN Level 2 Award in Bakery & Patisserie. My course was delivered in the College's kitchens. There was a sense of community and a warm relaxing atmosphere throughout. If I was to describe my experience in 3 words it would be fun, exciting and therapeutic!Stephen McAteer (Limavady)
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