Expand+Child Development 5N1764
This module looks at all aspects of Child Development and how children develop in the five areas of Physical, Intellectual, Language, Emotional and Social Development.

Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773
In this mod...

Hide-Child Development 5N1764
This module looks at all aspects of Child Development and how children develop in the five areas of Physical, Intellectual, Language, Emotional and Social Development.

Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773
In this module you will gain the knowledge, skill and competence to ensure that each child’s learning, development and well-being is facilitated through the provision of opportunities, experiences, activities, interaction, materials and equipment having regard to the age and stage of development of the child.

Child Health & Well Being 5N1765
In this module you will gain the knowledge, skill and competence to provide for the health and well-being of children and maintain healthy, hygienic and safe practices and environments in a range of early childhood care and education (ECCE) settings

Early Care and Education Practice 5N1770
In this module you will gain the knowledge, skill and competence to enable you to work under direction with children, their families and colleagues within an ECCE setting.

Communications 5N0690
The purpose of this module is to facilitate learners to acquire communications skills relevant to vocational and personal development and to explore the use of modern information and communications technology (ICT), in personal and vocational life. It enables the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning.

Work Experience 5N1365
The purpose of this module is to provide learners with the personal knowledge, skills and capacity to participate in a suitable work placement under supervision for a limited time.

Understanding Special Needs 5N1709
This module is designed to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge in Caring for Children with Special Needs either in the home or as part of a team in a childcare setting. The module aims to promote good practice, equality of opportunity and respect for diversity

Occupational First Aid 5N1207
Areas covered include: cardiac first response, wounds and bleeding, musculoskeletal injuries, altered levels of consciousness, burns and scalds. It provides an in-depth knowledge of first aid procedures necessary when working with children.

Social Studies 5N1370
Learners will develop an understanding and awareness of social issues in their own lives and society in general.

Modules may be subject to change

Expand+Career Opportunities
Successful graduates of the course are eligible to work in a variety of settings which include –

• Playschool
• Crèche
• Montessori
• After school clubs

Possible Progression from this Course

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Successful graduates of the course are eligible to work in a variety of settings which include –

• Playschool
• Crèche
• Montessori
• After school clubs

Possible Progression from this Course

Moate Business College
6M2007 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education Level 6

Carlow Institute of Technology
CW748 Early Childhood Education and Care Level 8

Sligo Institute of Technology
SG242 Early Childhood Education Level 8

Waterford Institute of Technology
WD149 Early Childhood Studies Level 8

Dundalk Institute of Technology
DK876 Early Childhood Studies Level 8