Course description

The purpose of the QQI Level 6 Childcare course is to enable you to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work as an autonomous practitioner and or take responsibility for the work of others in leading and coordinating the provision of a quality early childhood care and education environment which promotes children’s well-being, development and learning. This award will provide you with opportunities to transfer and progress to programmes leading to higher education and training awards.

Early Childhood Care and Education QQI Award (Major) Level 6 – 6M2007

QQI accredited course

Distance learning course

Theory is 100% online

Classroom skill session and in-house examinations

150 notional learning hours

You will be assigned a highly qualified full time in-house tutor, whom you can contact through phone or email

Additional support on our online forum

Minimum of Level 5 Childcare as entry requirement

20 hours of work experience per module required, in total a minimum of 150 hours for this major award

You are required to find your own work placement

Rapid Garda vetting and work placement insurance service provided at no extra cost

One exam based module; Other modules are continuous assessment through work-based assignments, projects, skills demonstrations and learner records

After successfully completing this course, you will be qualified to work as a childcare practitioner on supervisory level.

BA (Ord) in Early Childhood Studies (Blended)

The BA Early Childhood Studies degree is awarded by London Metropolitan University (LMU). In Ireland, there is an obvious need for well-qualified early childhood specialists working with young children and their families across all sectors: play, care, health and education. Portobello Institute is LMU’s only […]