Course details
Our Early Childhood Care and Education courses aim to develop our learners the highest level of professional competence as practitioners. This is achieved through a wide knowledge and a deep understanding of educational practises in conjunction with the principles set down by Síolta: the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Aistear: The Framework for Early Learning. This qualification will allow you to work as a room leader or supervisor under the ECCE scheme. You will be qualified to work with children from 0-12 within the broader ECCE (Childcare) settings. This course is ideal for those currently working within an early years setting.
The Office for the Minister for Children (OMC) has identified that the Early Childhood Care and Education level 6 is the pre-requisite qualification for those in childcare services who wish to avail of the grants for early childhood education initiatives in Pre- schools.
The ECCE level 6 course offers the next stage for a career in childcare at a supervisory or management level.
Course Content:
Mandatory Modules
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Curriculum
- Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies
- Work Experience
- Communications
Elective Modules
- Supervision in Early Childhood Care
- Disability Awareness
- Early Childhood literacy and numeracy
Entry Requirements
- All participants must have access to a professional childcare environment to fulfil the assessment requirement of the course, which is 120 hours work experience.
- Valid Garda Vetting from Waterford & Wexford ETB – Students from childcare (ECCE) level 5 courses studied in Waterford & Wexford ETB CAN CARRY THEIR Garda Vetting over to ECCE Level 6.
- (A Waterford & Wexford ETB Garda Vetting form can be completed on registration for this course, however this may delay access to placement (this vetting form can be obtained from School PLC office).
- Limited places.
FETAC(QQI) Course Code: 6M2007
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About Enniscorthy Vocational College
It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you We_They. Our dedicated and highly skilled staff will provide you with all the advice and assistance you may require in order to make an informed decision.
Over many years our staff, under the guidance of the Course Directors, has built up a wealth of experience which will greatly benefit you as you strive to fulfil your potential and achieve both personal and professional goals. The website has been designed so as to provide prospective learners with valuable information which should aid in their decision making. All learners are welcome to continue their studies at We_They and our support and help is assured at all times. We encourage students to develop to their full potential. Through study, projects and experience of work in your area we hope to foster in each student self-confidence and ability to further life choices.
The College is constantly developing links with other third level institutions and to date has developed partnerships with Waterford Institute of Technology, Carlow Institute of Technology and Aberystwyth University in Wales. Personally, I look forward to welcoming you to the College as you embark on the next stage of you journey through the process of lifelong learning.
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