Early Learning & Care (Level 5)

Early Learning and Care Certificate (5M21473)

This very practical course offers training in the skills needed to work in the childcare profession. It is a preparation for those who wish to work with young children in a variety of pre-school settings and may also lead to work as a Special Needs Assistant in a school setting. It covers all aspects of childcare and leads to a full Level 5 award suitable for immediate entry into the workplace. There is a Professional Practice Placement module as part of the course, so students will already have practical, hands-on experience when they finish the course.

Course Content

Holistic Care of Children (5N21474); Early Childhood Growth (5N21474); Curriculum Play and Creative Studies (5N21474); Understanding and Assisting Children with Special Needs (5N21474); Child Rights, Legislation and Regulation (5N21474); Professional Practice Placement (5N21474).

Certification

Early Learning and Care Certificate (5M21473)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements & Garda Vetting

A minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or Applied Leaving Certificate is generally required or its equivalent. All those who apply will be given the opportunity to view the classroom space.

Garda Vetting is a requirement for every applicant. Non national applicants must provide Police Clearance from their home country before they can commence this course.

Career Opportunities

This one year course provides certification at QQI level 5 in early childhood care and education (ECCE). It meets the requirements for the ECCE pre-school programme.

Third Level Links/Progression

Maynooth: Early Childhood Teaching and Learning (MH003)

TU Dublin: Early Childhood Education (TU995)

UCD: Social Sciences (DN700)

Marino Institute of Education: Early Childhood Education (CM020)

ATU Sligo: Education, Home Economics and Biology with concurrent Teacher Education (AU985

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Course Charges

€100 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.