Course details

The Aim of the Early Childhood Care & Education L 6 (Supervision) in meeting the needs of the early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) sector is to provide learners with a level of competence that will enable them to work as highly skilled professionals in this field.

Pobal Funding The Learner Fund offers eligible staff a subsidy towards the cost of early years courses at Level 5 and Level 6. The aim is to support staff working in early years services to be able to meet the new minimum qualifications requirements by September 2015.

The Early Childhood Care and Education course will equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and competence required to supervise an early childhood care and education settings and support others in their role and performance. Learners will understand and relate concepts of leadership and supervision to pedagogy and practice showing a significant depth of knowledge of the principles, theories and concepts pertinent to effective ECCE service delivery.

It will prepare learners to work competently, safely and effectively with children and with the practical skills and knowledge needed to maximise their potential in making a successful transition to Third level education and or other courses & training.

Learners will be introduced to a range of perspectives on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). Understand and implement a range of policies, procedures and best practice guidelines that support the delivery of an effective early childhood care and education service.

The requirements for entry to the Early Childhood Care & Education (Supervision) Level 6 are outlined below:

  • Leaving Certificate standard or appropriate FETAC/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 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.

Award

  • FETAC/QQI Early Childhood Care and Education Major Award Level 6
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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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