| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care and Education |
| Course Provider |
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa CFE |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cork ETB |
| Course Code |
6M2007 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
School |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Please contact the provider for the details of next enrolment and start date
or check out their website http://csn.ie/evening-classes |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
All modules will run for 13 weeks from 7.00pm to 10.00pm.
You choose the number of modules you would like to study each year. Different modules are offered on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings as per start date in table. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+€180 per module. The QQI exam cost is €20 per year and €80 the year you finish your award.
• Payment should be made at registration at the office reception of the college, by phone, online or by post.
• Fees can be made by cash, credit card, lase...
Hide-€180 per module. The QQI exam cost is €20 per year and €80 the year you finish your award.
• Payment should be made at registration at the office reception of the college, by phone, online or by post.
• Fees can be made by cash, credit card, laser card or cheques.
• Fees are refunded Only when classes are not formed. Refunds are not made in any other circumstances. Please retain your receipt for refunds. Refunds are made through the Cork ETB and not the college. The refund process takes a minimum of three weeks. Student services and administration are included in the cost of courses.
All Examination costs are included in the course fees. Most examinations take place during the last week of April and the first two weeks in May. Exceptions to this are the Royal Horticulture Certificate in Horticulture, which take place in June 2017.
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| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Level 5 Certificate Award in Childcare. Competence in written and spoken English essential. |
| Financial Support |
People who are in receipt of an old age pension or in receipt of a social welfare payment are entitled to a concession. To obtain this concession the college will need a photocopy of documentation to show what payment you are on. This must be presented on registration along with your pps number. This can only be given at the time of registration. |
| Course Content |
Expand+The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work as an autonomous practitioner and or take responsibility for the work of others in leading and coordinating the provision of a quality early chi...
Hide-The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work as an autonomous practitioner and or take responsibility for the work of others in leading and coordinating the provision of a quality early childhood care and education environment which promotes children’s well-being, development and learning. This award will provide learners with opportunities to transfer and progress to programmes leading to higher education and training.
All ECCE (Early Years Recognised Qualifications) room leaders must hold a minimum QQI Level 6 Major award in Early Childhood Care and Education (6M2007) from December 2016.
Work Experience
Learners are required to obtain a minimum of 120 hours work experience during the course and are expected to carry out some of the assignments in the workplace.
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| Subjects Taught |
Compulsory Modules:
Child Development 6N1942
Early Childhood Curriculum 6N1944
Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies 6N1945
Communications 6N1950
Work Experience 6N1946
Optional Modules:
Supervision in Early Childhood Care 6N1973
Special Needs Assisting 6N1957
Remaining credit value of 15 from level 5 |
| Assessment Method |
Expand+Continuous Assessment including work-based assignments, projects, skills demonstrations and learner records. One exam is required for the Child Development module.
Child Development 6N1942:
Project 60%
Exam - Theory 40%
Early Childhood Curri...
Hide-Continuous Assessment including work-based assignments, projects, skills demonstrations and learner records. One exam is required for the Child Development module.
Child Development 6N1942:
Project 60%
Exam - Theory 40%
Early Childhood Curriculum 6N1944:
Project 40%
Skills Demo 60%
Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies 6N1945:
Assignment 40%
Project 60%
Communications 6N1950:
Collection of Work 50%
Skills Demon 50%
Work Experience 6N1946:
Collection of Work 60%
Skills Demo 40%
Optional Modules:
Supervision in Early Childhood Care 6N1973:
Learner Record 100%
Special Needs Assisting 6N1957:
Project 50%
Skills Demo 50%
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| FET Code |
6M2007 |
| Further Enquiries |
(t): +353 21 4961020
(f): +353 21 4961320
(e): nightclasses@csn.ie |
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