| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Course Provider |
West Clare Adult Education Centre |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2009 |
| Course Type |
VTOS |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Centre |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Morning, Afternoon |
| Location (Districts) |
Kilrush Clare |
| What is VTOS |
Expand+The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme is an educational opportunities scheme for unemployed persons which is funded by the Department of Education and Science with assistance from the European Social Fund. The Scheme is operated through the Vo...
Hide-The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme is an educational opportunities scheme for unemployed persons which is funded by the Department of Education and Science with assistance from the European Social Fund. The Scheme is operated through the Vocational Education Committees and provides a special range of courses designed to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people.
The aims of the scheme are:
- to give unemployed people education and training opportunities which will develop their employability
- to prepare people to go into paid employment or on to further opportunities leading to paid employment
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| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start Date 28/08/2017.
End Date 31/08/2018. |
| Duration |
34 weeks. |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Le...
Hide-Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
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| Eligibility |
Expand+Eligibility criteria are determined by the Department of Education and Skills.
To qualify for VTOS a person must:
- be at least 21 years of age at the commencement of the course,
- be in receipt of an unemployment payment or signing for c...
Hide-Eligibility criteria are determined by the Department of Education and Skills.
To qualify for VTOS a person must:
- be at least 21 years of age at the commencement of the course,
- be in receipt of an unemployment payment or signing for credits for at least 6 months*.
Also, the course must be provided or approved by the local VEC for the purposes of the VTOS scheme.
A limited number of places are available to persons in receipt of One Parent Family Payment, Disability Allowance, Illness Benefit, Blind Pension, Invalidity Pension, Deserted Wife's Benefit/Allowance, Widow's/Widower's Contributory/Non Contributory Pension and Prisoner's Wife's Allowance and to qualified spouses/partners of persons eligible to participate in VTOS.
Periods spent on VTOS, FS training schemes, Community Employment, Job Initiative, Youthreach or time in prison can count towards the 6 month qualifying period.
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| VTOS Financial Support |
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| Comment |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and or to progress to higher education and training.
Ref: 40460 |
| Course Content |
Programme Aim
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and or to progress to higher education and training. |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794) QQI
Communications (5N0690) QQI
Computer Applications (4N1112) QQI
Word Processing (4N1123) QQI
Child Development (5N1764) QQI
Child Health & Well Being (5N1765) QQI
Children...
Hide-Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794) QQI
Communications (5N0690) QQI
Computer Applications (4N1112) QQI
Word Processing (4N1123) QQI
Child Development (5N1764) QQI
Child Health & Well Being (5N1765) QQI
Children with Additional Needs (5N2396) QQI
Creative Arts for Early Childhood (5N1769) QQI
Early Care & Education Practice (5N1770) QQI
Early Childhood Education & Play (5N1773) QQI
Word Processing (5N1358) QQI
Occupational First Aid (5N1207) QQI
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| FET Code |
5M2009 Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Careers or Further Progression |
What opportunities will VTOS offer me?
• The chance to get an education suitable for an adult leading to a Major Award at Level 5 on the NFQ.
• The chance to seek better quality employment with confidence in my new skills and certificates.
• The chance to make the move into Higher Education, to gain the degree or national diploma that can secure my future.
Job Opportunities
• In-Creche Childcare
• In-Home Childcare
• Pre-School Assistant
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| Further Enquiries |
Frank Benson
Tel: 065 905 2799
E-mail: francis.benson@lcetb.ie |