Early Childhood Care And Education Level 6

Course details

On the successful completion of this award the learner will have acquired the knowledge, skills and competence to work as an autonomous practitioner and/or take responsibility for the work of others in an Early Childhood Care and Education setting. Skills acquired will provide the successful learner with the ability to lead and co-ordinate a team in the provision of an Early Childhood Care and Education environment which promotes development, learning and well-being. This award will provide learners with opportunities to transfer and progress to programmes leading to higher education and training awards. QQI level 6 is an internationally recognised award which allows the learner to work abroad with their qualification.

Programme of Study

• Child Development
• Early Childhood Curriculum
• Childhood Social, Legal and Health Studies
• Personal and Professional Development
• Work Experience
• Supervision in Early Childhood Education
• The Philosophy of Early Childhood Education
• One module can be carried forward from level five Early Childhood Care and Education

Components subject to change

Entry Requirements

• QQI level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education (5M2009) with 2 distinctions
• Other QQI level 5 awards within the caring professions with 2 distinctions. It is recommended Child Development / Human Growth and Development components would be part of the level 5 award.
• Places are offered after successful interview.
• Vetting is necessary prior to work experience placement.

Career Opportunities

• Room leaders
• Supervisors
• Managerial posts
• Special Needs Assistants

Higher Education Progression*

In the past our learners have been accepted into year two of the following course:

DIT:

• Early Childhood Care and Education (DT572)

IT Carlow:

• Early Childhood Care and Education (CW748)

UCC:

• Early Childhood Care and Education (CK111)