Student Handbook 2024/25
Early Childhood Education and Care (Yr 1 of 3) (Level 5 Higher National Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Early Years
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma Early Childhood Education and Care (Yr 1 of 3)Campus: Strand RoadType: Part TimeStart Date: 15/09/2025Fees:
Part time per annum fee to be confirmed -
Course: Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma Early Childhood Education and Care (Yr 1 of 3)Campus: LimavadyType: Part TimeStart Date: 15/09/2025Fees:
Part time per annum fee to be confirmed -
Course: Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma Early Childhood Education and Care (Yr 1 of 3)Campus: StrabaneType: Part TimeStart Date: 15/09/2025Fees:
Part time per annum fee to be confirmed
You may be eligible for funding on this course *
If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company
* Terms and Conditions apply
Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Main St Strabane 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
- 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
- 5 Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development - Young Children
- 6 Promoting Healthy Living
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
48 UCAS Points- Grade C (or above) in GCSE English is essential. Access 40%. Applicants must have a Level 3 Qualification, e.g. National Certificate/Diploma in Early Years or CCLD, CACHE Level 3 Diploma/ Extended Diploma, DCE, an AVCE/advanced GNVQ in an appropriate Vocational area, GCE A level/ Leaving Cert. 525 work placement hours are required. Access NI check & Health Declaration all required. Attendance at an information session is essential. Students cannot be enrolled unless form signed by course coordinator.ROI Requirements
48 UCAS points and minimum of OLC English at grade O5 is essential. 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. 525 work placement hours are required. Access NI check & Health Declaration all required. Attendance at an information session is essential. Students cannot be enrolled unless form signed by course coordinator.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Access NI Check
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
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 by the end of semester 2 of year 2 of the part time programme.
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Uniform - £25.00
What's Next?
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, Family Support WorkerEnquiry
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I was so much happier completing a course in something I really enjoyed, rather than studying three A-Levels in subjects that weren't going to benefit me in the future.Kyle Scott (Sport) -
It made sense for me to study in an area where I could work alongside my studies. There is a huge benefit to the HLA because you can study locally, there’s no course fees and you learn about the industry while you’re working. There are so many employment opportunities!Roberta Deehan (HLA in Hospitality and Tourism Management)