| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Course Provider |
Columba College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2009 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Killucan |
| Course Content |
Expand+This is a one-year full-time course that enables students to become professional, reflective practitioners with an integrated approach in early childhood care and education. Students will acquire skills in the area of children's play, social studies...
Hide-This is a one-year full-time course that enables students to become professional, reflective practitioners with an integrated approach in early childhood care and education. Students will acquire skills in the area of children's play, social studies, child development and children with additional needs. A supervised work placement also allows students to link theory to practice and gain valuable experience in different childcare settings. This course is suitable for both school leavers and mature persons seeking to further their education. The course can be used as a stepping stone into the workplace directly or as a progression route into further education.
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| FET Code |
5M2009 - Early childhood Care & Education |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Comment |
Certification
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 5 Early childhood Care & Education 5M2009
Work Placement
all courses involve work placement one day per week. Garda vetting is a requirement for Columba College and all work placements. The application form for Garda vetting is available at the school office. |
| Course Fee |
The following fees apply to all courses:
non refundable deposit €50
Administration fee €50
QQI exam fee €50
In addition, students may have to pay the Government participant contribution of €200 if they are not eligible for an exemption under the criteria outlined below. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Students attending full-time approved courses in Columba College may be eligible to apply for a maintenance grant or Back to Education allowance. You do not have to pay the participant contribution if you:
- have a medical card
- are eligible for ...
Hide-Students attending full-time approved courses in Columba College may be eligible to apply for a maintenance grant or Back to Education allowance. You do not have to pay the participant contribution if you:
- have a medical card
- are eligible for Back to Education allowance or VTOS allowance
- are eligible for a student grant
Any student not eligible under the above criteria will have to pay the Government contribution of €200. If applicants wish to avail of their entitlements they should go to www.susi.ie or contact their local social welfare office.
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| Application Date |
Apply to college up to September 2017 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence in September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
◾Child Development
◾Early Care and education Practices
◾Early Childhood Education and Play
◾Child health and wellbeing
◾Social Studies
◾Manual Handling
◾Communications
◾Paediatric First Aid
◾Work Experience
◾Communications
◾Human Growth and Development
◾Safety and Health in the Workplace |
| Entry Requirements |
• Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 5 passes.
• Leaving Certificate Applied
Applicants should submit details of achievements
• For mature students, entry will be based on interview/assessment.
• All Applicants required to attend for interview. |
| Assessment Method |
Examinations and Assessment
All subjects are examined by Quality and Qualification Ireland (QQI)
Assessment is a combination of continuous assessment written and practical examinations. |
| Further Enquiries |
Call the college office on 044 937 4107
Email us at admin.cck@lwetb.ie |
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