Early Childhood Care & Education Galway & Roscommon ETB - Galway City

To provide students with an understanding of the principles of childhood development and to familiarise students with the skills required to pursue a career in childcare. The course will also give students an insight into the range of employment opportunities in the health service/special needs sector.

Modules

Child Development - (5N1764)

Child Health & Well Being - (5N1765)

Communications - (5N0690)

Creative Arts for Early Child - (5N1769 )

Early Care and Education Practice - (5N1770 )

Early Childhood Education and Play - (5N1773)

Occupational First Aid - (5N1207)

School Age Childcare - (5N1769)

Work Experience - (5N1356 )

Course Info

Work experience takes place one day per week throughout the academic year. Students have a practical opportunity here to apply theory, knowledge and interpersonal skills in a variety of childcare and educational settings.

Special Features

Course directed by professional and qualified tutors who are credited with a wealth of practical experience. Preparation for employment in a wide variety of settings including schools (special, pre-school and crèches), day-care, residential care, and after school programmes.

Entry Requirements

FETAC Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.

This course is no longer available.

Course details

To provide students with an understanding of the principles of childhood development and to familiarise students with the skills required to pursue a career in childcare. The course will also give students an insight into the range of employment opportunities in the health service/special needs sector.

Modules

Child Development - (5N1764)

Child Health & Well Being - (5N1765)

Communications - (5N0690)

Creative Arts for Early Child - (5N1769 )

Early Care and Education Practice - (5N1770 )

Early Childhood Education and Play - (5N1773)

Occupational First Aid - (5N1207)

School Age Childcare - (5N1769)

Work Experience - (5N1356 )

Course Info

Work experience takes place one day per week throughout the academic year. Students have a practical opportunity here to apply theory, knowledge and interpersonal skills in a variety of childcare and educational settings.

Special Features

Course directed by professional and qualified tutors who are credited with a wealth of practical experience. Preparation for employment in a wide variety of settings including schools (special, pre-school and crèches), day-care, residential care, and after school programmes.

Entry Requirements

FETAC Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.

Updated on 20 December, 2017

About Galway & Roscommon ETB - Galway City

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A Learning Life
Their Mission
To provide and facilitate the provision of comprehensive and inclusive education opportunities and to promote, co-ordinate and contribute to the development of education services in Galway City
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