- Location: Institute of Technology Carlow, Kilkenny Road, Carlow, Ireland
- Duration: 1 Year
Course details
What is this course about?
This proposed programme will provide an opportunity for students to study for a one year Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. This programme is being offered as a direct response to the introduction of the free school year in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECCE scheme) by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. This programme is designed for graduates of Social Care who are working in the Early Childcare sector and who do not hold the necessary qualification for the ECCE scheme.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, students should be equipped with sufficient knowledge and skills in early childhood education and care to enable them to make a professional contribution to early childhood education & care, nationally and internationally.
What are the minimum entry requirements?
To be eligible for consideration for this Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care, the applicant must hold a minimum level 7 qualification in social care or its equivalent.
All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
What subjects will I study?
- Placement Hdip
- Early Childhood Education
- Pedagogy & Curriculum
- Managing Contemporary & Quality Practie
- Playwork & Out of School Ed & Care
- Philosophy in ECE
- Creative Studies for ECE
About Institute of Technology Carlow - Wexford Campus
- School Visits and Presentations
- Campus Visits
- Participation at Exhibitions
- Open Day at IT Carlow
- Child Protection and Safeguarding for Beginner Course LineEUR 22
EUR 205Duration: Upto 4 Hours - Pastoral Safeguarding - CPD Certified NextGen LearningEUR 51Duration: Upto 20 Hours
