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National Progression Award (NPA)
Campus
Langside Campus
SCQF Level
6
Local Authority
Glasgow, East Renfrewshire
SCQF Credit Points
24

Are you wanting to work with children and young people and have a keen interest in a career in the following areas: Child Development Officer, Childhood Practice Practitioner, Playworker, or Primary Teaching. If the answer is yes, you have the opportunity to study the theory and practice required to prepare you for further study leading to potential employment. The National Progression Award is designed as a stepping-stone towards support practitioner status at SCQF Level 6 or to further study at Higher National Certificate SCQF Level 7.

When you complete this qualification, you will have the opportunity to choose to add value through the completion of a work placement. You will be given the choice to complete a work placement which on successful completion will provide you with a Foundation Apprenticeship.

Qualification Breakdown

NPA Social Services: Children and Young People at SCQF 6
Units covered include:

  • Communication with Children and Young People
  • Play for Children and Young People
  • Development of Children and Young People
  • Promote the Wellbeing and Safety of Children and Young People
  • Safeguarding of Children and Young People

Entry requirements

You must have a clear interest in Early Learning and Childcare, Playwork, Education or Social Services. along with:

  • Higher English

Attendance Pattern

You will attend college on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 13:30 – 16:00.

You will have the opportunity to choose to do a 3-week block placement in June and potentially commit to additional time as required (this will be discussed with your school to best fit with your timetable) in order to achieve a Foundation Apprenticeship. This opportunity will be discussed with you at the beginning of the course.

Progression Pathways

On successful completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to be treated as an internal applicant. This will also be dependent on your attendance and commitment to this course. You could progress on to the following full-time programmes:

  • HNC Childhood Practice (SCQF Level 7)
  • HNC Additional Support Needs (SCQF Level 7

The entry point (level you would study) would be dependent on the level and relevance of your other qualifications.

Employment Routes / Job Areas

You may be able to progress to a Nursery Manager post once you have achieved a degree or equivalent in Childhood Practice

A Modern Apprenticeship in Childcare or Early Years Care and Education, leading to a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Levels 2 to 4 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development

How to Apply

When you click on the Apply button you will be redirected to create an application account for your chosen Senior Phase course. 

  • Use a personal email address and ensure your password is something that you will remember. 
  • You will receive an email asking you to confirm your account.  This will  take you to the application form.   
  • you will receive a link to the application portal within each email you receive - please use this link to track your application