Course description
Course Code 6M2007
This Level 6 course builds on the skills at Level 5 to provide employment opportunities as a room/playgroup leader. It is timetabled over two and a half days – Monday, Thursday & Friday morning
Course outline:
Mandatory: child development, early childhood curriculum, childhood social, legal and health studies, communications, work experience
Optional (minimum of 3 must be chosen) early childhood numeracy and literacy, special needs assisting, school age childcare, health promotion, customer service
Training is also provided in child protection, paediatric first aid and Siolta/Aistear.
There is a €50 registration fee for all students plus a course fee of €120. In addition non medical card holders are required to pay a €200 DES contribution (this can be paid in 4 installments)
Further Education and PLCs (Post Leaving Cert Courses) have become a popular alternative to the CAO system here in Ireland. PLC Courses are validated by QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) at levels 5 & 6 of the NFQ and offer a valid and valuable route into the workforce whilst also offering the option to continue with further study or proceed on to third level. 
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) helps to keep skills and knowledge up to date and ensures the standard of registrations and qualifications are maintained. CPD courses can also enhance career opportunities helping skilled workers to build credibility and confidence by continuing to achieve educationally..