Course Detail

Working in Childcare (FETAC Level 5)

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

Course Details

This is a comprehensive and in-depth course covers aspects of working in childcare including: (1) roles in childcare, (2) day to day issues, (3) key legislation, (4) working with, and involving parents, (5) influencing, communicating and team working, and (6) personal reflection and improvement planning. The course is designed to equip the learner with the personal skills and knowledge required to work in a professional manner with children, parents and colleagues either in the home or a childcare setting. It aims to promote good practice, equality of opportunity and respect for diversity in lifestyles, religion and culture in early years care.
This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.
By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24x7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.

Topics Covered in this Course

Unit 1: Working in Childcare

Childcare in Ireland
Roles in Childcare
Childcare Support Agencies and Bodies
Day to Day Issues
Professional Development

Unit 2: Key Legislation

Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Legislation
Responsibilities of Childcare Workers

Unit 3: Working with Parents

Reasons for Parental Involvement
Parent's Rights
Promoting Parental Involvement
Impact of Childrearing approaches

Unit 4: Relating to Parents, Children the Team

Influencing Skills
Communicating with Parents
Team Working

Unit 5: Personal Reflection

Personal Reflection
Determining your Strengths and Weaknesses
Personal Improvement Plan

Who should complete this course?

Childcare workers, Childcare supervisors and Childcare managers.
People who wish to gain an accredited qualification in childcare and wish to study at their own pace, and in their own time.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

Level 4 Certificate, or Leaving Cert, or equivalent, or relevant life and work experience.
As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
Applicants must currently be working in a childcare setting, as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience.
A basic working knowledge of computers and access to a computer with internet access is required to do the course.
For more details on the suitability of this course

Assessment

This course is assessed through completion of an assignment and a learner record.
As part of our quality assurance, student 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 leads to a Level 5 component award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Students who successfully complete this programme may use this level 5 component certificate as credit towards the following FETAC Major Awards: Level 5 Childcare (DCHSC) and Level 6 Supervision in Childcare (DCXXX). 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 5 component certificate in Working in Childcare (D20153).
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 EUR60 fee payable for administration, moderation and certification.

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