Course details
This course will introduce students to a general understanding and knowledge of children in the early years. Students will gain first hand experience by participating in work placement in a relevant childcare setting. The course is ideal for both school leavers and for mature students. On successful completion of the course students will receive a recognised qualification in the rapidly growing area of childcare. The course content relates to working with young children from birth to 6 years of age.
Certification
National Certificate FETAC Level 5 in Childcare
Entry Requirement
Applicants will be interviewed and places awarded according to suitability for the course.
Career Option
Early Year Childcare workers in Creches, Pre-Schools and Nurseries. Classroom Assistant, Special Needs Assistant and Au Pair.
Further Education Links
Students may progress to Fetac Level 6 at McEgan College or continue their studies at Institutes of Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme. For further details see p.14.
Course Outline
Child Development (5N1764), Special Needs Assisting (5N1786), Child Health and Well Being (5N1765), Communications (5N0690), Early Care and Education Practice (5N1770), Work Experience (5N1356), Early Childhood Education and Play (5N1773), Creative Arts for Early Childhood (5N1769)
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About McEgan College
McEgan College is a co-educational school providing a broad curriculum to both girls and boys up to Leaving Certificate level. The school prides itself on catering for the needs of all students and indeed for the wider community. The original school was opened in 1934 and was dedicated to Boetius McEgan, Bishop of Ross, who was captured by Cromwellian forces after a battle in the Castle Park and executed at Carrigadrohid Castle in 1650. In 1984 an extension of ten rooms was built on the site of the original castle and in 1996 three additional classrooms were added to the College.
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