Early Learning & Care with Special Needs - Stage 2 Advanced Certificate
The overall aim of the two-stage 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 0 to six years, and/or to take responsibility for a room or area in an 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 |
Duration
1 Year
Format Full-time. September to May
Timetable Hours between Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 15:30.
Entry Requirements
Education: Learners will be expected to have completed Stage One of this programme or equivalent. A minimum English language and literacy competency of B2 in writing, reading, listening and speaking on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) is required at entry to the programme for speakers of English as a second or other language.
All applicants will be required to attend an application review and Garda vetted. Police clearance is required for non-Irish nationals. Minimum English language and literacy competence at entry to the programme for speakers of English as a second language would be B2 in writing, reading, listening and speaking.
An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the minimum entry requirements set out here, and satisfactory presentation at an application review.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Crèche leader.
Nursery supervisor.
Playgroup leader.
Pre-school leader.
Special needs assistant.
Progressions
Advance to QQI level 6 in Montessori at Mallow College. Use your full QQI award to progress to degrees in Early Childhood Education, Montessori Education, Social Care, Community Development, and Arts.
UCC: Early Years and Childhood Studies (CK111) Year One
MTU Cork: Early Childhood Education and Care (MT572) Year Two
WIT: Early Childhood Education and Care (WD149) Year Two
For more links and detailed information on how to use your Mallow College qualification go to mallowcollege.ie/progressions.
A full QQI award achieves a maximum of 390 points for CAO.
Further information
Classes start the week of Monday the 11th of September 2023.
Mature Students Welcome
Full Fees (EU/EEA Citizens): €330
€50 Deposit + €80 QQI Fees + €200 Registration per year.
Medical Card Holders: €250
€50 Deposit + €200 Registration per year.
Student Grant Recipients (SUSI): €330
€50 Deposit + €80 QQI Fees + €200 Registration per year.
Additional means-tested student grants are available from SUSI.ie.
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA): €330
€50 Deposit + €80 QQI Fees + €200 Registration per year.
Retain Social Welfare benefits.
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS): €0
€50 Deposit (refundable) per year.
Retain Social Welfare benefits. Additional weekly allowances for meals, travel and childcare are also available.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Yes
This is Stage Two of a Two-Stage Programme.
The overall aim of the two-stage 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 0 to six years, and/or to take responsibility for a room or area in an ELC setting.
This award also provides the learner with the opportunity to transfer and progress into further and higher education and training.
The current qualification requirement for room leaders is Level 6 (DCEDIY, register of recognised Early Years qualifications.) Qualifications for different roles in ELC may be subject to change in line with evolving national policy.
The programme leads to a new award, the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care 6M21471.
It is important to note that the 6 mandatory Programme Modules are not accredited Awards in their own right. The Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care will only be awarded on successful completion of Stage One of the Programme and all of the 6 mandatory Programme Modules in Stage Two.
Erasmus+
50 full-time day students will travel, fully-funded, with Erasmus+ to another European country for 2 weeks. Find out more and apply.
Course Contents
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 in Early Learning and Care 6C21522
Special Needs Assisting 6N1957
Courses are continually developed – content and specific award components are subject to change. See disclaimer.
Garda Vetting
This course requires participants to be Garda vetted. Continued participation on the course and work placement is dependent on the successful completion of this process.
Work Experience
Students will undertake 150 hours of Professional Practice in a minimum of 2 early Years of Early Years settings per annum. The settings will include birth -2 yrs 8 months, and 2 yrs 8 months to 6 years. All Professional Practice placements must be carried out with an ELC provider currently registered with TUSLA. Learners must be garda vetted before going on the placement. Learners must complete the current Children First E-Learning programme before going on placement.
Award QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care – 6M21471.
Format Full-time. September 2022 to May 2023.
Timetable Hours between Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 15:30.
Phone: +353-22-43309
Email: info@mallowcampus.ie
www.mallowcampus.ie