Professional Practice Placements in Early Learning and Care
Children’s Rights, Legislation and Regulation
Holistic Care of Children 0-6 years
Early Childhood Growth and Development
Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies
Understanding and Assisting Children with Additional Needs
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 1 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Certificate in Early Learning and Care, |
| Course Start Date | 9th September 2024 |
| Course End Date | 30th May 2025 |
| Course Duration | one academic year |
| Course Fee | 50 |
| Entry Requirements | Leaving Cert, including Leaving Cert Applied or an NFQ level 4 major award or equivalent Applicants whose first language is not English require proficiency at B2 (CEFRL). Applicants may wish to participate in a Level 4 Starter Course with English, to prepare them for this Level 5 programme Interview A desire to work in the sector Mature learners welcome. Where an applicant does not have a Leaving Cert or Level 4, they will have the opportunity to demonstrate their readiness for the course in an interview and by writing a short piece outlining their interest in a career in early learning and care. "All learners are required to be Garda vetted, by the college, as part of this programme and as part of their work placement in a creche setting. It is important that applicants understand the need for Garda clearance in order to progress in this course". |
| Career Path | There are employment opportunities for graduates of the programme as Early Years Assistants in a range of early learning and care settings both community-based and private. Further Study Opportunities Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care, Level 6 Cathal Brugha Fet College Early Childhood Teaching and Learning BA Level 8 Maynooth University Early Childhood Care and Education BA Level 8 TU, Tallaght BA in Early Childhood Education, Level 8 in NCI BA in Early Years Care Education, Level 7 in AU Athlone |
| Course Code | 5M21473 |
