Childhood Social Legal & Health Studies
The objective of this distance learning QQI accredited childcare course is to provide you with an understanding of social policy and legislation relevant to early childhood education and care settings, children and their families and the skills necessary for dealing with child protection issues. The course aims to promote good practice, equality and respect for diversity in early childhood education and care.
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
12 weeks
Delivery Method: Correspondence / Online
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:
• Successful completion of a programme leading to a level 5 QQI minor or major Childcare Certificate / Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification in a related field and/or relevant life or work experience. Please contact the College for requirements surrounding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry.
• Learners must be currently either working or have access to work experience (can be voluntary) in an Early Childhood Care and Education setting for a minimum of 20 hours, during the course, as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience to complete activities.
• Ability to demonstrate the levels of knowledge, skill and competence associated with NFQ level 6.
• Learners must hold a valid PPS Number.
• Be able to read, draft, prepare, understand and process information across a broad range of topics.
• Learners must be fluent in English with excellent written English skills to complete this course. Learners for whom English is not their first language will be required to provide evidence of meeting a minimum English language and literacy competency of B2 in writing, reading, listening, and speaking on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).
• Be self-motivated and have the capacity to share the responsibility for their own learning.
• Be able to complete the self-directed hours of learning in the form of practice time, preparation, study time and reflection time.
• Available to attend scheduled online webinars and participate in all programme-related activities.
• Learners must be competent and confident in an online learning environment and have access to a laptop/PC/suitable mobile device with a functioning camera and audio and sufficient internet speed and strength.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
On successful completion of this course students may use this level 6 credit (credit value - 15) towards a QQI Advanced Certificate (code: 6M2007)
Further information
Students can enrol and start the course any time of the year.
€198
Overview
Study Our Childhood Social, Legal And Health Studies QQI Level 6 Distance Learning Course And You Will Acquire The Knowledge And Skills Necessary For Dealing With Child Protection Issues.
The objective of this distance learning QQI accredited childcare course is to provide you with an understanding of social policy and legislation relevant to early childhood education and care settings, children and their families and the skills necessary for dealing with child protection issues. The course aims to promote good practice, equality and respect for diversity in early childhood education and care.
Who Is This Childhood Social, Legal And Health Studies Course For?
This course is suitable for childcare facility owners, managers, supervisors and individuals already involved in or new to childcare who wish to gain a professional, nationally recognised and accredited qualification in childcare through distance learning.
Childhood Social, Legal And Health Studies Course Details
Learners who successfully complete this course will:-
• Evaluate a range of factors influencing and impacting on children's health and wellbeing to include family structure, community, culture, education, health, social services and social status
• Evaluate child protection guidelines in relation to the protection of children and staff
• Assess statutory regulations and national practice guidelines, which relate directly to and impact on early childhood care and education settings
• Examine national and international social policy and how it impacts on the wellbeing of children and families
• Implement procedures for dealing with specific child protection issues
• Evaluate the relevance of policies and procedures which safeguard children within ECCE settings
An experienced Kilroy's College tutor will help you to progress, at your own pace, through each study unit. The programme is delivered online or by post. It is an entirely flexible way of learning and you can literally study this childcare course from anywhere and at a time that suits you.
Unit 1: Factors in health and well-being
Unit 2: Skills required for meeting stakeholders' needs
Unit 3: Child protection guidelines
Unit 4: Legislation and best practice
Unit 5: National and international social policy and how it impacts on the wellbeing of children and families
Unit 6: Policies & procedures
Unit 7: Child protection concerns
Unit 8: Our attitudes and their results
Unit 9: Learning goals – personal and team
Assessment
This course is divided into 9 study units. You will be assessed through completion of a project and two assignments. This will include demonstration of your understanding and application of concepts, selection of relevant research techniques and sources of information and also your ability to analyse, evaluate, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
All work submitted must be your own and the course must be completed within 12 weeks of receiving your study units. There is no final exam at the end of the course. Work submitted will be marked by your tutor, checked by an internal verifier and also by an independent QQI external authenticator.
In addition in every unit you will find practice questions and activities. These are provided as a means of self-assessment and progress check.
6N1945 Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies
Qualification And Progression
On successful completion of this course you will receive a QQI Level 6 Component Certificate in Childhood Social, Legal and Health Studies (6N1945) from QQI.
The Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. Kilroy's College is registered with QQI to provide courses leading to QQI awards in the National Framework of Qualifications.
This Childhood Social, Legal and Health Studies course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications. On successful completion of this course students may use this level 6 credit (credit value - 15) towards a QQI Advanced Certificate (code: 6M2007).
How Distance Learning Works
A Personal Childhood Social, Legal And Health Studies QQI Level 6 Tutor
Once you have enrolled as a student with us, a personal tutor will be assigned to work with you throughout your studies and provide expert guidance and tuition. You will be in a 'class of one', with your tutor, an experienced and qualified specialist in Childhood Social, Legal and Health Studies QQI Level 6 distance education.
Ph: 01 639 4660
Fax: 01 662 0539
Email: info@kilroyscollege.ie