Early Learning & Care
This one year Level 5 QQI programme in Early Learning and Care provides a foundation in Early Childhood Studies for 0 – 6 year old child. It provides an opportunity to progress to employment or further study in Early Learning and Care Sector. This course contains a mix of practical and theoretical elements with workshops organised throughout the year.
Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
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NFQ Classification | Major |
Awarding Body | QQI |
NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
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Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
This is a one-year full time course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Cert Applied
A FETAC/QQI Level 4 qualification
Mature students (age 23+) welcome
Interview
Garda vetting must be successfully completed.
Police Clearance required if lived abroad for more than 6 months over the age of 18 years.
Careers / Further progression
Progression/Career Opportunities:
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and/or to progress to Higher Education and Training.
Further information
Commencing in September 2024
NO FEES for September 2024
Means tested grants are available from SUSI.
Please visit http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.
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Course Outline:
Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning & Care 5C21523
Children’s Rights, Legislation and Regulation 5C21524
Holistic Care of Children (0 – 6 years) 5C21525
Early Childhood Growth and Development 5C21526
Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies 5C21527
Understanding and Assisting Children with Additional Needs 5C21528
5M21473
Phone: 094 9023134
Email: castlebar@mayocollege.ie
Web: https://mayocollege.ie/