QQI LEVEL 5

EARLY LEARNING AND CARE

DESCRIPTION

This course will prepare graduates for roles in a range of Early Childhood settings as well as employment as Special Needs Assistants in schools.

This part time programme can lead to the Advanced Certificate at Level 6, although learners will have the option to exit after 2 years having achieved the Early Learning and Care Level 5 Stage 1 Award.

It is the first step on a pathway to Degree level qualifications in ELC.

During their level 5 course students will undertake 150 hours of work placement and will have the opportunity to experience babies and children from ages 1 - 6.

MODULES

Modules are as follows:

• Professional Practice Placements in Early Learning and Care

• Children’s Rights, Legislation and Regulation

• Early Childhood Growth and Development

• Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies

• Understanding and Assisting Children with Additional Needs

• Holistic Care of Children (birth to 6 years)
  

  Occupational First Aid

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must attend course advisory meeting/interview.

Candidates must have completed Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent (QQI Level 4 modules) in order to participate on the course.

Mature applicants welcome and will have the opportunity to meet entry requirements via an interview and written task where the minimum entry requirement is not met.

ESOL applicants will be required to undergo a language assessment in order to ensure they will be able to meet the demands of the course.

Applicants will receive information about this at their advisory meeting/interview.

Garda Vetting is required and is organised by the College.

Offers made on this course are made based on the applicant satisfying minimum entry requirements.

EMPLOYMENT

Graduates undertake employment in a range of Early Learning and Care Settings such as Creches, Montessori Schools, Community Playgroups and Afterschool Programmes.

EDUCATION

Many students choose to progress to the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care (Stage 2 - Level 6).

Students may also progress to courses such as

Technological University of Dublin TU995

Early Childhood Education

TU996 Social Care

COSTS

Registration Fee - €50 (non refundable, secures your place)
This is the total course charge for this college year.