Dundrum College of Further Education (DCFE) has rebranded and is now known as Dublin College Dundrum.
COURSE FEES:
All PLC courses have a non-refundable €50 acceptance/registration fee.
In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs, or professional fees may apply to some courses.
Aim
The aim of the Stage 1 of the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and as part of a team, subject to direction and practice supervision, as a member of the early learning and care community of practice, providing holistic care and learning experiences for children from 0-6 years across a range of early learning and care settings.
This award also provides the learner with the opportunity to transfer and progress into further and higher education and training, and to Stage Two of the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care.
**This programme leads to a new QQI award, the Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care
5M21473.
NB - It is important to note that the 6 mandatory Programme Modules are not accredited Awards in their own right. The Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care will be awarded on successful completion of all of the 6 mandatory Programme Modules.
| Course Location | EU |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 14 |
| Course Type | In-Person Training |
| Course Start Date | 7th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Code | 496589 |

Course Description Dundrum College of Further Education (DCFE) has rebranded and is now known as Dublin College Dundrum.
Course Description Dundrum College of Further Education (DCFE) has rebranded and is now known as Dublin College Dundrum.
Course Description Dundrum College of Further Education (DCFE) has rebranded and is now known as Dublin College Dundrum.
Course Description Dundrum College of Further Education (DCFE) has rebranded and is now known as Dublin College Dundrum.