Caring for Children Distance Learning

Course details

The Caring for Children distance learning course is intended to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to care for children from 0-6 years either in the home or as part of a supervised team in a childcare setting.

By choosing to study this course with Portobello Institute, students will have access to course materials from our online learning centre for the duration of the course. The course materials for this FETAC certified course are thorough and easy to read and can be downloaded in your own time and from the comfort of your own home. You will also be assigned a personal tutor for the duration of the course who will help you with any challenges you may encounter. In addition you will be able to upload assignments online and receive online feedback. You can use our online learning centre from any computer that has internet access. However, access to a computer is not compulsory as we can arrange for everything to be processed by post. There is an additional administration cost of €30 for this service.

Qualifications Gained

• Portobello Institute Certificate in Caring for Children 0-6 years
• Fetac Level 5 Component Certificate in Caring for Children 0-6 years

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a nationally recognised First Aid Certificate in order to complete this module successfully. A list of recognised courses can be obtained from the Health and Safety Authority.

Course Content Modules

• Unit 1: Safety
• Unit 2: Health
• Unit 3: Feeding babies and children
• Unit 4: Nappy changing and toileting

Assessment Criteria

• A set of written assignments, a project and one short written exam will be required to successfully complete this course.