Course details

  • Outline the requirements necessary to provide for the health and well-being of children in an ECCE setting as informed by national guidelines to include child protection.
  • Describe the factors that contribute to the overall well-being of Children.
  • Outline the various nutritional needs of babies and young Children.
  • Identify requirements for the promotion of healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments for children.
  • Describe a range of common childhood illnesses.
  • Devise balanced menus for babies, toddlers and children.
  • Perform appropriate personal care routines for babies and young children including the care of the child when unwell.
  • Implement appropriate policies and procedures to include record keeping as required by legislation and good practice guidelines.
  • Utilize a range of practice skills that support and promote the health and well-being of children. Apply knowledge of child development to support children to form secure and positive relationships with adults and children in the Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) setting.
  • Reflect on personal practice leading to an understanding of healthy, hygienic and safe environments for children.

Assessment:

Project (40%) and Skills Demonstration (60%)

Progression Routes:

FETAC level 5 National Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Community Training & Education Centre Wexford

The Community Training & Education Centre (CTEC) is a not-for-profit training community organisation providing training for all sectors of society - employed and unemployed. All training is delivered from an adult education philosophy and every effort is made to ensure that our training provides learners with a positive and enjoyable experience which will encourage them in the “Lifelong Learning” process.

CTEC provides training for those seeking employment, participants on FAS CE schemes and those who are employed but who wish to enhance their skills base. In addition, they provide tailor-made training to suit the needs of individuals and/or groups and on-site business training.

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