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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and Building Resilience (Level 4 Certificate)

OCNNI
Early Years

Course Overview

The OCN NI Level 4 Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Building Resilience is a nationally recognised qualification designed for professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of how childhood adversity impacts lifelong health, wellbeing, learning and relationships.This course provides learners with the skills and understanding to:Explore the nature and prevalence of ACEs and their impact on individuals, families, and wider society.Examine the neurobiological effects of toxic stress and links to mental health, learning and behaviour.Understand resilience theory and strategies to support children, families and communities.Apply approaches to transform service delivery through trauma-informed practice.Develop skills in self-care and emotional resilience to support professional practice.
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2026
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 4 Certificate Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and Building Resilience
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2026 (P)
    Fees:
    Part time per annum fee to be confirmed

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Understand adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on children’s stress response system
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Students should have a Level 3 in CCLD or related area and have a good standard of written English as the workload includes academic assessment. Learners should be aged 18 or above to undertake this qualification.Applicants should ideally be working or volunteering in a role within health, social care, early years, education or community services, to enable them to apply learning in practice.An entry interview will be conducted to ensure suitability and readiness for study at Level 4.

ROI Requirements

Students should have a Level 3 in CCLD or related area and have a good standard of written English as the workload includes academic assessment. Learners should be aged 18 or above to undertake this qualification. Applicants should ideally be working or volunteering in a role within health, social care, early years, education or community services, to enable them to apply learning in practice. An entry interview will be conducted to ensure suitability and readiness for study at Level 4.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required

Work Placement

N/A

What's Next?

Further Study

This unit supports students continuing in higher education in subjects such as early childhood education, psychology, social care and children’s health

Career Prospects

This qualification also supports career advancement by enhancing knowledge and skills relevant to roles that require an understanding of trauma-informed care, resilience building, and family engagement.

Enquiry

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