PDA Childcare SCQF Level 8 - PT

Start

24 Aug 2026

End

11 Jun 2027

PDA Level 8 Childhood Practice is for people already working in early education and childcare settings and wish to develop their professional practice. The course includes units on Enhanced Professional Practice, Leadership and Teamworking, Integrated Working and Collaborative Practice, Policy to Practice and Pedagogical Approaches. Learners can potentially progress to study Childhood Practice qualifications at SCQF Level 9.

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Qualifications

SCQF Level 8

Delivery

Online delivery - 72 weeks 1 evening per week

Location

Online Delivery

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Entry requirements

You must have an award accepted by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to register as a practitioner, e.g. HNC Childhood Practice, SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) or SVQ 3 Playwork. You should have at least 12 months of post-qualifying experience in a relevant job role within the childhood practice sector.Your Personal Statement should explain your interest in the course and include details of your current job role and qualifications to meet the entry requirements.

Progression opportunities

Further study at SCQF Level 9/PDA Level 9 Childhood Practice/BA Childhood Practice

Application and Interview Process

A written Personal Statement is an essential part of your application and can help us decide whether this course is suitable to you. To make sure you are giving us all the information we need to consider your application please include the following:

  • Your reasons for applying for this course. Why is this course for you?
  • Details of relevant qualifications that you have to meet the course entry requirements.
  • Information about any training and further courses you have completed.
  • Details of any work experience.
  • Future apirations and why this course is important to you.

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