Course details
This award leads to a QQI level 5 Certificate. The course is structured to provide students with a high standard of training and assessment leading to a recognized qualification for those wishing to work in the childcare sector in a variety of areas such as; working with the child in a day care nursery/crèche, preschool or with a child with a specific need. The course is also designed for those who intend to pursue further training in the childcare sector in Institutes of Technology and in Universities. Students spend three days per week in college-based training and the remaining two days on work experience. The work experience is monitored so that the student receives on-going constructive feedback. Successful graduates from this course may continue to and complete a QQI level 6 award, Early Childhood Care& Education. The graduate from this course will be qualified to work independently with children.
Entry requirements:
- Leaving Cert or equivalent. Mature students welcome.
- Modules info & codes:
- Child Development
- Early Care & Education Practice
- Early Childhood Education & Play
- Children with Additional Needs
- Nutrition
- Child Health & Well Being
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Primary Course in Food Safety (EHDA)
How to apply/Application deadline:
Applications for all our courses will be available on the website and in the college from 1st week in January 2015 for all courses commencing in September 2015. Interviews will be held for all courses later in the year generally in May/June. To apply, simply download an application form and forward to the College.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of this course may apply to the following centres:
- Nurseries
- Crèche’s
- Pre-Schools
- Early Start Centres
- Day Care
- Family Centres
- Private Homes
- Primary Schools (As Special Needs Assistants)
Further Study Opportunities:
Students who successfully complete the Level 5 Award in Childcare will be eligible to apply for the Level 6 Award.
Graduates from this course may apply to the following colleges:
- Early Childhood Studies UCC
- Early Childhood Care and Education CIT
- Social Care CIT
- Early Childhood Studies Carlow IT
- Early Childhood Studies Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
- Early Childhood Care and Education Tralee IT
Student Experiences:
“I’ve had a once in a life time experience studying in Kinsale, meeting so many fabulous people and learning what my true passion is!” Kelsie Niemetz, Childcare Studies.
“I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere that surrounded the whole college, yet the work (and yes there was work!!) still got done.” Naomi, Childcare, Mature Student.
Other Info:
In addition to QQI Level 5, students can also study for CACHE certificate. When students complete this Level 5 Award they will have undertaken:
- Occupational First Aid QQI Level 5,
- Music, Drama and Child Protection Workshops,
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About Kinsale College of Further Education
Education in this country is currently experiencing great change. They in Kinsale College are constantly reviewing our approach to the teaching of learners to meet these challenges. They are continuously developing and adapting our courses to reflect changes in work practices across industry and our links with businesses in Kinsale and the wider country. They Theylcome learners of all ages, nationalities and abilities including mature students who wish to return to education and training. They are justifiably proud of our learners and the results they have achieved in the past, which has enabled them to follow further courses of study in Universities at home and abroad. In addition to this many have progressed to Institutes of Technology and other Colleges of Further Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme and Cork Colleges Progression links. I encourage you to contact the college to get more detailed information on any course you are interested in. Choose wisely and remember that They are on hand to offer any further advice. This is your new beginning – your journey. By choosing Kinsale College you have taken he first important step.
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