Early Learning & Care - Advanced
The aim of this programme is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skill and competence to work as autonomous practitioners, subject to practice supervision, promotion and supporting the holistic needs of children 0-6 years, and/or to take responsibility for a room or area in the early learning and care setting. This award also provides the learner with the opportunity to progress into further and higher education and training.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 Certificate or equivalent.
• 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)
• A desire to work in the sector
• Mature learners are 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.
Careers / Further progression
Employment and Career Opportunities
There are employment opportunities for graduates of the programme as Early Year Assistants with opportunities to progress to Room Leader in a range of early learning and care settings both community based and private. Higher education progression opportunities include Early Childhood Teaching and Learning BA Level 8 and Early Childhood Care and Education BA Level 8.
Progression Opportunities
Early Childhood Teaching and Learning BA Level
Early Childhood Care and Education BA Level
Further information
There are no formal tuition fees for Irish and EU Nationals who are full time students on our courses. Courses are funded by the European Social Fund.
An administration fee is required to cover student services. Students will be required to pay examination fees.
Students attending our full-time PLC courses are eligible to apply for government grants. Grants range depending on individual circumstances.
For further information on grants please contact the college or SUSI www.susi.ie
Application
Application Forms are available to download from www.cmco.ie. Courses are offered subject to
demand. Places on oversubscribed courses may be determined by interview. For students with
additional learning needs, see our website for information regarding extra supports available.
Modules Year 2
• Advanced Professional Practice Placements in Early Learning and Care
• Sociology and Social Policy in Early Learning and Care
• The Developing Child
• Curriculum and Pedagogy
• Inclusive Early Learning and Care
• Supervision and Administration in Early Learning and Care
Note: In order to progress to Year 2 of the course, learners must successfully achieve all of the programme learning outcomes associated with Year 1.
6M21471 - Early Learning & Care
Qualification
QQI Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care, NFQ Level 6
• Those who prefer to finish after one year can achieve a Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care on successful completion of the Year 1 modules.
Phone: 0504 21734
Email: colaistemhuire@tipperaryetb.ie
Web: www.cmco.ie