Course will include substantial placement experience for which PVG vetting will be required PVG student leaflet * Child development: birth to 12 years * Holistic approach to child health * Play in practice * Supporting children's behavious * Supporting children's rights and entitlements * Supporting a curriculum in an early years and childcare setting * Developing an understanding of working with children * First aid * HIV, related illness and Hepititis B and C * Developmental theory in early education and childcare * Develop an understanding of working with children (workplace experience) * Play in practice (workplace experience) * Suporting a curriculum (workplace experience) * Introduction to early years curriculum

Successful students may find employment with children in either the voluntary, private or statutory sector as SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registered support workers.