Early Childhood Care And Education Level 5

Course details

This course provides the successful learners with a nationally accredited award in the theory and practice of Early Childhood Care and Education. The learner will gain knowledge, skills and the competence to work under supervision and independently in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education settings. This award provides a link to Early Childhood Care and Education Degree Programmes in Ireland through the CAO system. QQI level 5 is an internationally recognised award which allows learners to travel with their qualification.

Programme of Study

• Child Development
• Child Health and Well-Being
• Early Care and Education Practice
• Early Childhood Education and Play
• Work Experience
• Communications
• Creative Arts for Early Childhood
• Children with Additional Needs

Components subject to change

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• Leaving Certificate Applied with a merit profile
• Full FETAC Level4 Award in the area of Childcare with a merit profile
• Mature Applicants - experience will beconsidered in lieu of formal qualifications

Places are offered following a successful interview. Garda vetting is necessary prior to work experience placement. Learners must be 18 years old by the 30th November 2015 to facilitate work experience and GardaVetting.

Career Opportunities

• ECCE workers in Pre-Schools & CreÌ€ches,
• Classroom assistants,
• Special needs assistants,
• Nanny

Higher Education Progression*

DIT:

• Early Childhood Care and Education (DT572)

IT Carlow:

• Early Childhood Care and Education (CW748)

UCC:

• Early Childhood Care and Education (CK111)

BIFE:

• Early Childhood Care & Education (QQI Level 6)

Certification

• QQI Level5 Award in Early ChildhoodCare andEducation (5M2009)
• First Aid(BIFE)