You will be employed in a local nursery. Typical duties will include: craft activities, reading stories, making snacks and setting up/dismantling equipment for play sessions etc. You will be part of a team which is responsible for the children’s care, learning and development.

Description:

You will be required to attend monthly tutorials at Shetland College and must provide evidence that you are competent to SCQF 7 standards.  Your assessor will assess you in the workplace and you will complete your porfolio of evidence using an e-portfolio.  As part of the Modern Apprenticeship you will also need to achieve the required Core Skills.

Duration:

• The SCQF 7 Modern Apprenticeship may take up to three years to complete.
• Core Skills

Qualifications you will acquire:

• Modern Apprenticeship in Children’s Care Learning and Development consisting of:
• SCQF 7 in Children’s Care Learning and Development
• Int 2 Child Development Unit
• Early Years Higher
• Core Skills

Personal qualities, skills and qualifications:

• A Higher pass is essential, for example: Early Years, English etc
• A mature outlook and willingness to work as part of a team are essential
• Applicants must be physically able for the tasks involved in the job and have a pleasant and caring manner
• Applicants must have at least 6 months' experience in a child care setting before starting this programme