Early Learning & Care Stage 2
The aim of the programme is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to work as autonomous practitioners, subject to practice supervision, promoting and supporting the holistic needs of children from birth to six years, and / or to take responsibility for a room or area in an Early Learning and Care (ELC) setting.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Entry Requirements
Learners wishing to progress to stage 2 – the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care, must provide evidence of successful achievement of the knowledge, skill and competence associated with stage 1. Specifically, all learners intending to progress to the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care must show evidence of achievement in all minimum Intended Programme Learning Outcomes and all Minimum Intended Module Learning Outcomes across all modules for Stage 1 Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care.
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
Further information
Fees, grants, fee waivers
Admissions Fee €150
QQI Examination Fee €50 (exempt if you have a Medical Card)
Non-EU/EEA applicants will be subject to full international fees
Learner Supports
SUSI Maintenance Grants available.
Learner support available through the Fund for Students with Disabilities
Terms and Conditions
Commencing September 2023 – subject to validation
Stage 2 - Advanced Certificate in Early Learning & Care (6M21471)
This course is designed to Enable students explore Childhood Care and Education with a view to re-skilling / up-skilling and exploring concepts and subject areas that may interest the learner in future programmes or employment.
Facilitate the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill & competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of ECCE settings and or to progress to higher education and training.
Course Content
Advanced Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning and Care 6C21517
Sociology and Social Policy in Early Learning and Care 6C21518
The Developing Child 6C21519
Curriculum and Pedagogy 6C21520
Inclusive Early Learning and Care 6C21521
Supervision and Administration Skills in Early Learning and Care 6C21522 Professional Practice Placement
Each learner is expected to complete 150 hours of professional practice placement in a minimum of two settings. One setting must involve working with children aged between 2 years 8 months and the other setting working with children aged between 2 years 8 months and 6 years. A “setting” in this context, refers to the age of the children. Therefore, a single childcare provider can have a room for babies and another room for older children; this would count as two settings. A primary school is not considered a suitable setting for Professional Practice Placement. Stage 2 learners, upon completion of both years, must have completed 300 professional practice placement hours.
Assessment takes place on an ongoing basis throughout the year and in the month of May. Assessments are based on part project work and part examination.
6M21471 - Early Learning & Care
Certificate
Advanced Certificate in Early Learning & Care (6M21471)
Telephone/Fax: (096) 36496
email: office@jmsschoolenniscrone.ie