Early Learning and Care (Level 5)

Description

This course provides students with the Level 5 certificate which is required to work in the Childcare sector.

Duration

One year, full time.

Modules

Professional Practice Placements in Early Learning and Care (25 Credits)
Children’s Rights, Legislation and Regulation (15 Credits)
Early Childhood Growth and Development (25 Credits)
Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies (25 Credits)
Understanding and Assisting Children with Additional Needs (15 Credits)
Holistic Care of Children (Birth to Six Years) (15 Credits)

Certification:

NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI in Early Learning and Care (120 FET credits) (subject to validation).

Career Options:

This course prepares students for work in the area of childcare as a childcare worker in a crèche or as a childminder as well as employment as a Special Needs Assistant in a Primary or Second-level school.

Third Level Progression:

This course allows progression to a large number of Degrees in Maynooth University including Early Childhood Teaching MH801.
There are numerous Degrees that allow progression in UCD including Social Policy DN750 and Psychology DN720.
Students may also apply for progression to DCU to study Early Childhood Education or Social Care Practice TA025 in IT Tallaght.
DIT accept this course on their Early Childhood Education DT572 and Social Care DT571 programmes.

There are many more opportunities for college progression.

Please contact guidancecounselling@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries.

Entry Requirements:

Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme, QQI Level 4 or equivalent.
Work/life experience is acceptable for mature students.

Students should be 16 years or over at the start of the course.

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