| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care Education & Special Needs |
| Course Provider |
Mallow College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cork ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2009 |
| 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 |
| Certificate |
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First Aid |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Mallow |
| Course Content |
Introduction
Work experience is an integral part of this course. Students spend four days in college and one day a week on practical work placement. There are also block placements throughout the year. The dates and duration will be specified by the college. |
| FET Code |
5M2009 - Early Childhood Care, Education & Special Needs |
| Duration |
1 Year. |
| Comment |
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
5M2009.
Occupational First Aid Certificate. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However,...
Hide-All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However, students are required to pay a student services fee of €250. A deposit of €50 is required to reserve a course place. Failure to pay this deposit may result in the course place being allocated to another applicant.
Students may also be required to pay an annual Government participation fee of €200.
• However, Full Medical Card holders and those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances are exempt from paying this contribution.
• Students awarded a student maintenance grant will be refunded the Government participation fee subject to proof of receipt of the grant.
Fees for examinations and certification will be outlined by course co-ordinators. Students who are Medical Card holders may be exempt from some state examination fees. Certain courses also carry additional course related costs, further details of these can be found in the relevant course details. For more information please contact the College on (022)43309 or email info@mallowcollege.ie.
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| Financial Support |
Expand+Student Maintenance Grant
Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework...
Hide-Student Maintenance Grant
Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework of Qualifications. The amount of the grant depends on the distance a student travels from their place of residence to the college.
Student Grant applications can be made online only to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie Applications can be made from May and should be made before starting a course.
Further information can be found on www.studentfinance.ie
Note: BTEA or VTOS recipients are not eligible for the Student grant.
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| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+5M2009 Course Content
Child Development 5N1764
Child Health & Well Being 5N1765
Creative Arts for Early Childhood 5N1769
Early Care & Education Practice 5N1770
Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773
Irish for Pre-school Services 5N2005
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Child Development 5N1764
Child Health & Well Being 5N1765
Creative Arts for Early Childhood 5N1769
Early Care & Education Practice 5N1770
Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773
Irish for Pre-school Services 5N2005
Special Needs Assisting 5N1786
Understanding Special Needs 5N1709
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Work Placement/experience
Work experience is an integral part of this course. Students
spend four days in college and one day a week on practical work
placement. There are also block placements throughout the year.
The dates and duration will be specified by the college.
Vetting
This course requires participants to be Garda vetted. Continued
participation on the course and work placement is dependent on
the successful completion of this process.
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| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. All applicants will be required to attend an interview. An off”er of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the minimum entry requirements set out here, and satisfactory presentation at interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Education Progression Opportunities
Advance to QQI level 6 in Early Childhood Care at Mallow College. Use your full QQI award to progress to degrees in Early Childhood Education, Social Care, Community Development, and Arts. For more links and detai...
Hide-Education Progression Opportunities
Advance to QQI level 6 in Early Childhood Care at Mallow College. Use your full QQI award to progress to degrees in Early Childhood Education, Social Care, Community Development, and Arts. For more links and detailed information on how to use your Mallow College qualification go to mallowcollege.ie/progressions.
Career Opportunities
Personal care assistant, Pre-school special needs assistant, Primary school special needs assistant, Secondary school special need assistant.
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 022 43309
Fax: 022 22742
Email: info@mallowcollege.ie
Web: www.mallowcollege.ie |
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