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Working with Parents (Level 4 Certificate)

OCNNI
Early Years

Course Overview

The OCN NI Level 4 Certificate in Working with Parents is a nationally recognised qualification designed for professionals who support families and engage directly with parents and carers across early years, education, health, and community settings.This qualification equips practitioners with the skills and knowledge to:Promote parent and child play as a vital part of development.Embed quality improvements in parenting support services.Apply reflective practice to enhance professional effectiveness.Support parents with multiple and complex needs, using evidence-based approaches.Build and maintain effective relationships with parents, underpinned by equality, inclusion, and diversity.Who is this course for?The Certificate is aimed at those currently working with parents in a professional capacity, including:Early Years workers and classroom assistantsSure Start and family support workersCommunity and after-school workersChildcare and health & social care practitioners
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2026
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Campus
    Strand Road

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  • Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 4 Certificate Working with Parents
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2026
    Fees:
     Part time per annum fee to be confirmed
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You may be eligible for funding on this course *

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

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Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Quality Improvement within Parenting Support
  • Promoting Parent and Child Play
  • Reflective Practice when Working with Parents
  • Supporting Parents with Multiple and Complex Needs
  • Working with Parents to Build and Maintain Effective Relationships
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Learners should be a minimum of 18-years-old and have at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Health & Social Care, Playwork or equivalent and at least 2 years’ experience in a relevant setting. In addition, the centre requires that:Applicants are currently employed in, or have access to, a role that involves working directly with parents/carers, to support the completion of work-based assessment tasks.All applicants will be invited to attend an entry interview to discuss their experience, motivation and suitability for the qualification.

ROI Requirements

Learners should be a minimum of 18-years-old and have at least a Level 5 (ROI) qualification in Early Years, Health & Social Care, Playwork or equivalent and at least 2 years’ experience in a relevant setting. In addition, the centre requires that: Applicants are currently employed in, or have access to, a role that involves working directly with parents/carers, to support the completion of work-based assessment tasks. All applicants will be invited to attend an entry interview to discuss their experience, motivation and suitability for the qualification.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required

Work Placement

N/A

What's Next?

Further Study

Students may wish to pursue other higher education qualifications at NWRC.

Career Prospects

This course will provide continuous professional development for those in industry. These qualifications are aimed at key workers who deliver support to families with multiple needs. Key Workers may be working in family intervention projects, community settings and/or social care settings.

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