| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Course Provider |
Castlebar College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB |
| Course Code |
6M2007 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Castlebar |
| Course Content |
Why study this course?
To be a pre-school leader, the minimum requirement is a Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education, Level 6.
Gives you further knowledge to work as an effective Special Needs Assistant. |
| FET Code |
6M2007 - Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Duration |
1 year - September to May |
| Comment |
Award: QQI Level 6: Early Childhood Care and Education
Additional qualifications if any?
Occupational First Aid 5N1207
Workshop in Child Protection Guidelines
Workshop in Drama and Creative Studies
RSA Workshop in Road Safety
Garda vetting must be successfully completed for all courses in the Department of Health Services, Childcare & Youth Work. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+College Fees: 380
College Fees with all Exemptions: 150
Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI/FETAC Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exemp...
Hide-College Fees: 380
College Fees with all Exemptions: 150
Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI/FETAC Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exempt from both of these fees:
Current Medical Card Holders (up-to-date medical cards to be presented at interview)
VTOS dispersed students
Students awarded Back to Education Allowance from INTREO
Documentation must be provided to College Office to avail of any exemptions
Recipients of the Student Grant (www.susi.ie) are exempt from the €200 Government Levy ONLY. Clear, original, up-to-date evidence must be provided to CCFE to avail of any exemption.
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| Financial Support |
Grants are available to students of CCFE on the same basis as they are to third-level students, subject to a means test. Details on the Grant Scheme are available from www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Applications are made online at www.ccfe.ie
There is an initial, non-refundable Application Charge of €50, payable at the time of application
The additional college fees apply |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
€50 |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content (Codes and Modules)
Typical modules can include:
6N1942 Child Development
6N1945 Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies
6N1944 Early Childhood Curriculum
6N1935 Early Childhood Literacy and Numeracy
6N1946 Work Experience
6N1950 Communications
6N2023 Child Psychology
6N1957 Special Needs Assisting |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students welcome. |
| Entry Requirements |
QQI Level 5 in a related discipline would be preferable. Relevant experience will be taken into account.
Additional/Specific Subject Requirements/Competencies for this course if any
All students will be required to successfully complete Garda Vetting |
| Assessment Method |
All modules are based on continuous assessment including assignments, projects and examination work.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 40 days’ work experience. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression Opportunities
This qualification can also be used to gain entry into Level 7 Degree Programmes. Exemptions from the first year of degree programmes may be available to graduates of the QQI Level 6 Programme..
For information on all relevant Higher Education links visit www.qqi.ie, www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant Higher Education Institutions.
Career Options
Nursery Supervisor / Manager Pre-School Leader. Play Group Leader, Nanny ,Childminding Business |
| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 094 9023134
Fax: 094 9027172
Email: admin@ccfe.ie
Web: www.ccfe.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |