| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education - Children with Additional Needs - Special Needs Assisting |
| Course Provider |
Limerick College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2009 ECSN |
| 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 |
| Location (Districts) |
Limerick City |
| Course Content |
Programme Overview
This 1 year, full time programme will provide the practical skills and knowledge necessary to work with children i.e. to care for and encourage the young child to reach his/her potential in a nurturing environment. This programme offers an introduction to the Montessori Approach, and working with Children with Additional Needs. |
| FET Code |
5M2009 - Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education 5M2009 |
| Course Fee |
There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration fees, examination fees, and for some courses, materials fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview. |
| Financial Support |
Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.Learnerfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary. |
| Interview |
Interviews will be held in May and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill anyremaining places. Therefore, early application is advisable. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
Note that an Application Administration Fee of €20 now applies to all applications. This is a non refundable payment. |
| Subjects Taught |
Typical Modules
Child Development
Occupational First Aid
Early Care & Education Practice
Child Health & Wellbeing
Approaches to Early Childhood Education (Montessori)
Children with Additional Needs
Communications
Early Childhood Education & Play
Word Processing
Work Experience*
* Work Experience is a mandatory component of the programme. Learners will be responsible for finding their own placement in a registered childcare setting 1 day per week. |
| Entry Requirements |
• Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic
requirements.
• In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Employment / Progression Opportunities
• Award holders are qualified to work in a variety of settings including Crèches, Nurseries and Montessori Playgroups.
• Holders may progress to FETAC Level 6, Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care...
Hide-Employment / Progression Opportunities
• Award holders are qualified to work in a variety of settings including Crèches, Nurseries and Montessori Playgroups.
• Holders may progress to FETAC Level 6, Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education at LCFE or other Colleges.
• Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country will be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.qqi.ie
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| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie |