Childcare / Special Needs Assisting

Kilmallock College of Further Education

 

Course Name Childcare / Special Needs Assisting
Course Provider Kilmallock College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) Limerick & Clare ETB
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Course Code 5M2009
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time, Daytime
Location (Districts) Kilmallock
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.
FET Code 5M2009 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Duration 1 year
Comment Awards
QQI Level 5 Early Childhood Care & Education
Occupational First Aid Cert
Course Fee Course Fee: 250.00
Registration Fee: 20.00
Interview Yes
Application Date Up to September 2017
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Actual Start Date: 18/09/2017
Actual Finish Date: 01/06/2018
Subjects Taught Typical Modules in this course include
Child Development (5N1764)
Child Health & Well Being (5N1765)
Early Care & Education Practice (5N1770)
Early Childhood Education & Play (5N1773)
Mature Entry Places Mature students are invited to apply.
Entry Requirements 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.

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.
Careers or Further Progression 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.
Further Enquiries Contact Person: Anne Daly
Telephone: 063 98275/98144
Email: adaly@cik.ie
Website: www.cik.ie
Address: Kilmallcok College of Further Education/Coláiste Iósaef, Kilmallock, Co Limerick
or
Eoin Shinners
Tel: 063 98144
email: eoin.shinners@lcetb.ie
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