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Course details

This course introduces students to a general working knowledge and understanding of children in early childhood. Students gain first-hand experience throughout the year by attending work placements one day per week, in a variety of settings.

A programme of continuous assessment will be in operation. Assessment involves module assignments, projects, case studies and examinations and work experience reports.

Course Content

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

Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons

Additional Certification

  • Certificate in Occupational First Aid

Progression and Career Prospects

Many of our students now work at home and abroad in Pre-Schools, Nurseries, Montessori Schools and other related areas, such as Special Needs and Classroom Assistance. Students may gain entry to the Level 6 Advanced Childcare course in Inchicore College.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

Course Location

Show map Location Inchicore College of Further Education Emmet Road Inchicore Dublin 8 Ireland

About Inchicore College of Further Education

Inchicore College of Further Education is one of the biggest providers of further education ctheirses in Ireland and has been at the fore front of further education development since 1984. The college offers a wide range of ctheirses in a number of disciplines: Theatre and Dance, Care Services, Child Care, Sports & Leisure,Ttheirism and Creative Arts.
Facilities at the college include computer rooms, internet access, gymnasium, language laboratory, canteen, two dance studios, recording studio, student library, college theatre, study facility. 
The Sports Hall and leisure complex incorporates a P.E. hall, new gym, aerobic studio, crèche and all-theyather pitches.
All ctheirses are offered to full FETAC certification allowing further progression though the Higher Education Links Scheme. Many ctheirses also offer BTEC Higher National Diploma certification.
Students participate in many sports and cultural activities throughout the academic year and there are also opportunities for foreign exchanges with students from France, Italy, Spain and other EU countries.
The college offers a friendly and supportive environment and qualifying students are eligible to apply for the PLC Maintenance Grant. A full career guidance service is available as theyll as counselling, educational and special needs support services. Applications from adults and those wishing to apply to the VTOS scheme are also most theylcome.
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