Child Health and Well Being (QQI Lvl 5)

Course details

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to provide for the health and well-being of children and maintain healthy, hygienic and safe practices and environments in a range of early childhood care and education (ECCE) settings.

Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• understand the responsibilities involved in providing for the health and well-being of children
• care for the physical needs of children in the ECCE setting
• promote good practice in child health and well-being
• maintain an environment for children that is healthy, hygienic and safe.

This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. Assignments may be emailed or posted to the College whichever is more convenient.

Topics covered include:

• Unit 1: Safety
• Unit 2: Health
• Unit 3: Feeding Babies and Children
• Unit 4: Nappy-Changing and Toileting.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

• Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate and or relevant work/life experiences.
• Students must currently be working (or on work experience) in the childcare sector for a minimum of 6-8 hours per week, throughout the course, as assessments will require learners to draw upon practical experience and to also complete the Skills Demonstration element.
• As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
• If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
• If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.

Progression to further Studies:

This course leads to a level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications. Learners can use this credit towards completing the major award in Early Childhood Care and Education – 5M2009.