Course description
Early Childhood Care & Education
Course Delivery
Blended Online option – Live Webinars, recorded lectures and classroom sessions
Learners will have support through contact with their online blended learning tutor by phone and by email throughout the duration of the course.
Qualifications
QQI Level 5 Major Award in Early Childhood Care and Education – 8 Components
Course Code
5M2009
Course Price
Pay In Full – €895
Pay in Instalments – €1000
(€250 deposit & 3 monthly instalments paid consecutively of €250 starting when the course begins)
Aims
The Early Childhood Care and Education Level 5 full major award programme offers learners a comprehensive preparation for a career as an Early Years practitioner in a variety of ECCE settings.
Entry Requirements
A minimum Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard of education. Mature applicants with relevant life/work experience. Proficiency in English language with a strong interest in the provision of quality care and education for children.
Continuous Assessment
Students need to complete 110 hours of work practice in an ECCE setting.
Continuous assessment including practical skills demonstrations and 1 written examination.
Course Content
- 5N1764 CHILD DEVELOPMENT
- 5N1770 EARLY CARE & EDUCATION PRACTICE
- 5N1773 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & PLAY
- 5N1765 CHILD HEALTH & WELL BEING
- 5N1356 WORK EXPERIENCE
- 5N0690 COMMUNICATIONS
- 5N1786 SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING
- 5N1781 SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE