NPA Playwork and Childcare SCQF level 5

NPA Playwork and Childcare is delivered in partnership between Adult Learning Services and West College Scotland.

The NPA in Playwork and Childcare at SCQF level 5 introduces learners to techniques that are important in the playwork, early learning and child care sector.

This NPA develops knowledge and understanding of child development and the role of play, children’s rights and inclusive practice, practical, technical and transferable skills; oral, written and evaluation abilities; resource management; problem solving and planning; and organisational and communication skills.

This qualification covers the following areas for children and young people: development and wellbeing, rights and protection, practice and process. It also includes supporting children and young people in a play setting, an out of school care setting, an early learning and childcare setting, as well as supporting children with additional support needs and providing play sessions in a sport environment.

This entry-level qualification provides some of the basic skills and knowledge required for progression to qualifications that can be recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for registration.

We are currently accepting expressions of interest for this course. The course will take place 1 day a week, during school hours from March-June and is likely to take place in Barrhead Foundry. We are hoping to confirm the detail soon, but we encourage anyone who is interested to register their interest as soon as possible.

Please note that we need a minimum of 14 students to be able to run this course.