Course details

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence relevant to work as an early years practitioner in a range of Early Childhood Care & Education settings (ECCE). This Fetac Level 6 common award is aimed at learners who wish to attain a recognised qualification and embark on a professional care in Early Childhood Care & Education.

On this full time course you will acquire a thorough knowledge of child development, comparative early years methodologies and how to create a positive learning environment for children. Learners will develop the capacity to work and communicate effectively with parents, families, colleagues and other professionals to safeguard support and promote children's learning, development and well being.

Throughout the course learners will focus on a variety of assessment strategies including observation, documentation and assessment tools to evaluate, plan, design and implement, and monitor activities and experiences which support children's learning.

Qualifications Gained

  • Fetac Level 6 in Early Childhood Care & Education 6M2007

Entry Requirements

  • Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. Acceptance to Full Time courses is interview based.

Course Content Modules

  • Early Childhood Curriculum (mandatory)
  • Child Development (mandatory)
  • Childhood Social & Legal & Health Issues (mandatory)
  • Personal & Professional Development (mandatory)
  • Work Experience (mandatory)
  • Early Literacy & Numeracy
  • Early Learning Environment
  • Early Learning Arts & Culture
  • Supervision in Childcare
  • Early Learning Philosophy
  • Special Needs Assisting
  • Creative Studies for Special Needs
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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