Early Learning & Care - ELC
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
Duration 28 weeks
Further information
For details of courses and next start date/enrolment please contact the college or check out their website www.lcfe.ie
LCFE MULGRAVE STREET CAMPUS (LIMERICK CITY CENTRE)
• Enquiries to lcfeadulted@lcetb.ie or Phone 061 414344
CAPPAMORE CAMPUS (CAPPAMORE)
• Enquiries to adultedcappamore@lcetb.ie or Phone 061 414344
Tuition Fees Skills to Advance eligible applicant funding or €1400
Application Form & Tuition Fees
Fees are tuition fees only, except where otherwise indicated. Some validating bodies charge separate registration/examination fees. Please refer to their respective websites.
20% discount on tuition fees for individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment.
20% discount on tuition fees for all full-time LCFE learners 20% discount on tuition fees for all senior citizens.
Application forms cannot be processed nor places reserved without the full payment of tuition fees. Cheques, bank drafts or postal orders should be made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB).
For Security Reasons WE CANNOT ACCEPT CASH.
Terms and Conditions:
Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not materials fees.
Proof for the applicable discount must be provided at registration.
Proof for a discount will not be accepted once a programme commences.
Learners will be requested to verify their details and ID in order to avail of discounts Once a course starts no refunds are issued.
Expressions of Interest will be invited – please email lcfesta@lcetb.ie for enquiries
LEVEL 5 CERTIFICATE IN EARLY LEARNING AND CARE (ELC) Starts SEPT 2022 classroom Based
Participant Profile
This two-year part-time certificate programme is suitable for individuals working or interested in working in the Childcare Industry. The course provides for the development of knowledge, skills and competence and learning experiences with children from 0-6 years across a range of early learning and care settings.
This award also provides the learner with the opportunity to transfer and progress into further and higher education and training, including Stage Two of the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care.
**This programme leads to a new QQI award, the level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care 5M21473
NOTE: It is important to note that the 6 mandatory Programme Modules are not accredited Awards in their own right. The Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care will be awarded on successful completion of all of the 6 mandatory Programme Modules.
YEAR 1: 28 Weeks (14 weeks X 2)
Monday Daytime in your Childcare setting
September
Placement setting A (4 hrs this term) 7.5 hrs over 10 weeks
January
Placement setting B (4 hrs this term) 7.5 hrs over 10 weeks
Tuesday 18.00 - 20.00 20.00-22.00
Sept
Professional Practice Placement in ELC (2 hrs)
Children’s Rights, Legislation and Regulations
Jan
Professional Practice Placement in ELC (2 hrs) Children’s Rights, Legislation and Regulations
Wednesday
18.00 - 22.00
Sept
Early Childhood Growth & Development
Jan
Early Childhood Growth & Development (Triona Cahill)
Thursday 18.00 - 22.00
Sept
Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies
Jan
Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies (Florence Ajala)
YEAR 2: 28 Weeks (14 weeks X 2)
Monday
Daytime in your Childcare setting
Sept
Placement setting A (4 hrs this term) 7.5 hrs over 10 weeks
Jan
Placement setting B (4 hrs this term) 7.5 hrs over 10 week
Tuesday
18.00 - 20.00 20.00-22.00
Sept
Professional Practice Placement in ELC (2 hrs)
Holistic Care of Children
Jan
Professional Practice Placement in ELC (2 hrs)
Holistic Care of Children
Thursday
18.00 - 22.00
Sept
Understanding and Assisting Children with Additional Needs
Jan
Understanding and Assisting Children with Additional Needs
Further Information
Participants require 120 Credits to receive a Certificate in Childcare. Learners should ensure that they secure the required HSE / Tusla Professional Practice Placement (Work Experience). Requirement for 150 hours professional practice placement in a minimum of two settings. One setting is to involve working directly with children between birth and 2 years and 8 months, and one working directly with children aged between 2 years 8 months and 6 years. Learners must be Garda Vetted before going on professional practice placement and have completed the current Children First E-learning programme.
NOTE: Interview, English Language Assessment and Induction Sessions are expected take place Late August Early September 2022
5M21473 - Early Learning & Care
Accreditation leads to a new QQI award, the level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care 5M21473
Terms and Conditions:
Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not materials fees.
Proof for the applicable discount must be provided at registration.
Proof for a discount will not be accepted once a programme commences.
Learners will be requested to verify their details and ID in order to avail of discounts. Once a course starts no refunds are issued.
LCFE Mulgrave Campus
Mulgrave Street, Limerick. Tel: 061 414 344
Email: lcfeadulted@lcetb.ie