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Advanced Certificate in Supervision in Childcare (Level 6 Major Certificate)

Course Type :- Distance Learning
Institute Name:- College of Management and IT (CMIT)
Fee:- € on request
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Description

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CMIT are offering Childcare staff an opportunity to pursue a LEVEL 6 Advanced Certificate in Supervision in Childcare. This Major Award meets the educational requirements as set out for the ECCE scheme. This course has been designed to equip all staff with the recognised qualification and full accreditation within a 6 month duration. In a climate where time is precious, CMIT is offering an innovative approach to learning. The CMIT eLearning system enables learners to work at their own pace needing only an internet connection, while being supported by a qualified Tutor.
There is a qualified Childcare Tutor assigned to all students to provide guidance and assistance throughout the course. The tutor will provide assistance throughout the course, and will provide written personalised feedback on all your assessment work. We are also offering additional discounts for 3 or more Students who enrol together.
By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24x7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes comprehensive Course Manuals (6), Videos, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course is very user friendly and easy to follow. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive Tutor feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.

About the Early Childhood Scheme
The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) is a government funded initiative offering a free pre-school year in an early education centre. Part of the requirements of the scheme, stipulate that Childcare Leaders and employees must hold certain qualifications in order to qualify for the scheme. The certification offered by this course fully meets the educational requirements for childcare staff who need to comply with the requirements of the ECCE Free Preschool Scheme. For more details see: "Guidelines regarding Qualification Requirements for participation in the Free Preschool Scheme" (Office of the Minister for Children, 2009).

Topics Covered in this Course

Component 1: Supervision in Childcare

Personal Development
Supervisory Management
Organisational Skills
Leading a Childcare Team
Managing Stress
Time Management Skills
Working in Partnership with Parents and Carers

Component 2: Social and Legal Issues in Childcare

Overview of the Childcare Sector
Social Policy and Legislation
Child Protection
Equality in Childcare

Component 3: Child Development

The Whole Child Approach
The Physical Child
The Thinking Child
The Social and Emotional Child
Observation Studies

Component 4: Early Childhood Programmes

Overview of Childhood Education
Features of effective Childhood Programmes
Programme Development and Implementation
Planning and Evaluation

Component 5: Child Psychology

Overview of Child Psychology
Research Methods
Learning and Development
Technology in Child Psychology and Learning
Transition from Childhood to Adolescence

Who should complete this course?

All Childcare Staff, Managers and Supervisors who wish to meet the educational requirements of the ECCE scheme.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

Leaving Cert (or equivalent) or a FETAC Level 5 major awardin any area (certificates must be provided).
Applicants must currently be working (or on work experience) in the childcare sector for a minimum of 6 hours per week, throughout the course, as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience.
Some assessments require completion of work, which must be observed and evaluated by a supervisor or manager.
A basic working knowledge of computers and access to a computer with internet access is required to do the course.
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Exemptions

It is possible to gain exemptions from certain components of the course. If you already hold a FETAC award, or any childcare award, please contact us for details and we will advise you of available exemptions.

Assessment

This course is assessed through completion of project work, assignments and personal learner records which record your personal experience of supervision in a childcare context.
All work submitted must be your own work.
As part of our quality assurance, assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent FETAC External Authenticator.

Transfer and Progression to Further Studies

This course is listed on the Higher Education Links Scheme, and, on successful completion, may be used to obtain access to a course at a higher level (e.g Level 7 or 8 on the National Framework). For more details contact us.

Learner Protection

CMIT is subject to section 43 of the Qualifications Act 1999 and as such, has put in place appropriate arrangements in place for the protection of learners on FETAC programmes which have a duration of three months or longer, should CMIT unexpectedly cease to provide such a FETAC programme. To comply with this, CMIT has either:- (1) arrangements in place with at least two other FETAC registered organisations so that learners may transfer to complete their programme, or (2) a Bank Guarantee is in place so that learners may be refunded.

Accreditation

Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Supervision in Childcare (DCXXX).
The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMIT is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland.
Please note that there is a EUR120 fee payable for administration, moderation and certification.

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