Course Description:
This part-time course in childcare prepares learners to start working with young children. It is ideal for people who want to gain a formal qualification that enables them to seek rewarding work in this vibrant sector.
Principal Areas of Study:
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Personal Effectiveness
- Early Childhood Education and Play
- School Age Childcare
- Child Health and Wellbeing
- Early Care and Education Practice
- Child Development
(Modules Offered May be Subject to Change)
Certification: QQI Level 5 Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009
Places Available: 16
Course Duration: Four Terms. Two modules are run each term. All eight modules are required to achieve the Major Award. Terms run from January to March, April to June and September to December. Subject to places being available, learners can start in January, April or September.
Features of this course:
- Part-time (one morning per week)
- Work Experience
- Garda Vetting
- Small Class Size
Progression:
- Early Childhood Care and Education – QQI Level 6 (Liberties College and other ETB Colleges)
- Early Childhood Care and Education – Level 7 and 8 Degree Courses (TU Dubin and Marino Institute of Education
Employment:
- Childcare Creches
- Nurseries
- Playgroups
- Play Assistants
Entry Requirements:
- Assessment
- Interview
Please contact the Centre for the next assessment and interview date. While no previous experience in childcare is required, applicants should be able to demonstrate an interest in a future career in childcare or related areas.
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