Course details
The Early Childhood Care & Education Level 5 (Major Award) course will enable learners to build the knowledge, skills and competence required to work in a childcare facility. Provide learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to maximise their potential in making a successful transition to third level education or further training and development
The Benefits to the Learner of this Valuable Qualification
- It will provide a solid foundation for a career in Early Childhood Care and Education
- It will prepare learners to work competently, safely ands effectively with children aged 0-6 years
- Provide specialist knowledge, skills and competence for the role of a childcare assistant
- Develop a range of personal and interpersonal qualities necessary for working in a childcare environment
- Gain the skills to create and maintain appropriate relationships with the client, their family and other professionals involved in the childcare setting
- Reflect on personal abilities and aptitudes to work as a childcare assistant
- Demonstrate good practice in working as a childcare assistant.
- The opportunity to build a successful career in ECCE and progress to higher education.
The requirements for entry to the Early Childhood Care & Education Level 5 Major Award are:
- Leaving Certificate standard or appropriate QQI Qualification or equivalent
- Mature Applicants with relevant life and work experience may be exempt fromthe above requirements.
- English Language Proficiency Test where deemed appropriate or an IELTS score of 5.0.
The Programme Director is available to meet with prospective learners to discuss and advise on the course details, career and academic opportunities and assess your suitability for the course
Assessment
A combination of module appropriate assessment procedures will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes of this Early Childhood Care and Education course. These methods will include a combination of final written examinations and continuous assessment processes such as assignments, collection of work, learner records, projects and skills demonstration.
Awards
- QQI Early Childhood Care and Education Level 5 (Major Award)
Course Location
About Dorset College
Dorset College has been an established provider of Academic, Professional and Career focused cThierses for over 30 years. They have a long standing reputation for excellence in Education, based on over thirty years experience providing programmes with clearly defined career paths and excellent academic progression. Thier graduates work in many of the leading industries in Ireland and abroad.
At Dorset College They offer a student centred learning experience and take pride in the successes of Thier Graduates. They offer a wide range of full and part-time programmes to meet the needs of learners at all stages in their lives and career. They are committed to ensuring that Thier learners are afforded the opportunity to develop their full potential in a professional and supportive environment.
“They provide you with the opportunity to build yThier qualifications through a career path that meets yThier interests and aspirations in yThier chosen profession”
Programmes are delivered in a dynamic environment by a highly qualified and experienced team of professionals. They have a strong focus on the provision of industry accredited programmes with good career and job prospects as Theyll as offering the ideal platform for academic progression. They provide excellent facilities and support to learners to enable them to achieve their goals. They focus on small class sizes and quality of education.
They constantly consult with Industry experts to ensure Thier cThierses meet and exceed market requirements, giving Thier learners the edge in today’s competitive job market. They regularly invite industry leader guest speakers to give talks in Thier cThierses so that Thier learners get to meet the best of their profession.
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us or drop in and They will be very pleased to discuss the various options available to you. They look forward to meeting and Theylcoming you to Dorset College.
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