Course details

Introduction

This course is aimed at learners who are interested in pursuing a career in early years care and education.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate with 5 passes or Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent. For mature students applications may be considered based on a proven interest in the childcare profession. Entry may be subject to interview and depends on satisfactory completion of an induction programme and Garda Vetting.

Course Content

  • Early Childhood Education & Play
  • Early Care and Education Practice
  • Child Development
  • Child Health and Wellbeing
  • Creative Arts for Early Childhood
  • Infant & Toddler Years
  • Word Processing
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Work Experience

Certification

5M2009 QQI Level 5 Early Childhood Care and Education

Course Structure

It provides learners with opportunities for practical workplace experience and the underpinning knowledge of childcare including Síolta and Aistear, as well as fostering communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children. Work Experience within a variety of Early Childhood Care and Education situations forms an integral part of the course.

Career Options | Progression

Holders of a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education may progress to further studies at Institutes of Technology/Universities or directly enter employment as a childcare worker in crèches, play-schools, special needs schools or as a classroom assistant. If you have sufficient practical experience in childcare you may also progress to the QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education.

Evaluation

You will be assessed on the basis of:

  • Assignments
  • Examinations
  • Project Work
  • Practical Skills Tests
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Monaghan Inst of FE & Training

There are many routes to a job and career success. Increasingly, further education and training are required. Universities or Institutes of Technology don't suit the needs of all - for some 34,000 Leaving Certificate and mature students, a place on a pLC Course is the preferred option. Courses are open to a wide range of participants including school leavers, adults and second chance learners, social welfare recipients, graduates wishing to re-skill etc

Monaghan Institute offers a wide range of further education and training (FET) courses. Each course is specifically designed for employment - the balance between theoretical and practical study is decided with the job-market firmly in mind. Close links with local employers and the community ensure that the focus of FET course provision is reflective of local needs and current/future skills shortages.  The work experience you complete as part of your training keeps both you and staff attuned to the realities of modern business/industry/commerce.

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