Course details

The Childcare Studies programme equips learners with the practical skills necessary for employment in the childcare services sector. Learners will study a range of core subjects and specialisms enabling them to pursue their particular areas of interest. On completing the course, learners can go directly into employment in a variety of Childcare Services or to work in Primary Schools or Special Needs Settings.

Learners who successfully complete a QQI Level 5 Certificate may be able to use their results to progress to related Level 7 and Level 8 Degree Programmes in Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology. Third level progression opportunities for QQI learners are continually being developed and enhanced.

Course Features

  • Practical demonstrations, guest speakers, field trips
  • Workshops in drama, music, toy making, face painting, sign language, Highscope and Montessori
  • Continuous assessment of course work

Course Content:

  • Child Development
  • Early Childhood Education and Play
  • Early Care and Education Practice
  • Child Health and Well-Being
  • Work Experience
  • Special Needs Assisting
  • Communications
  • Information Technology
  • Practical Workshops in Stolta and Aistear

Entry Requirements

  • Leaving Certificate or equivalent, or LCA, or relevant experience
  • Interview
  • Mature applicants welcome
  • Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Sallynoggin College of Further Education

We_They (SCFE) has been included on a national panel of trainers approved to offer childcare training under the newly launched “Learner Fund”. The training will be offered as part of our Adult Education provision, with support from the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Childcare Committee.

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