Expand+This Childcare Course is designed to equip the learner with the personal skills, knowledge and competence required for working with children in a professional manner, within Early Childhood Care and Education, Primary Education and Social Care settin...

Hide-This Childcare Course is designed to equip the learner with the personal skills, knowledge and competence required for working with children in a professional manner, within Early Childhood Care and Education, Primary Education and Social Care settings. The course aims to equip the learner with the necessary skills required for assisting children with General Learning Difficulties (GLD) and Specific Learning Difficulties (SPLD). This course promotes the highest standards of good practice, equality of opportunity, an inclusive approach to curriculum development and respect for diversity in lifestyle, religion and culture.

Expand+International Applicants
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to r...

Hide-International Applicants
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to remain in Ireland, issued by the Immigration section of the Department of Justice. Non-EU learners in certain circumstances may be required to pay a course fee for their course. For further details, please contact the college.

Learners are advised that to benefit from their chosen course they should be proficient in written and spoken English. Learners may be required to do an English Language proficiency assessment as part of the interview process.

Mature Students
The number of mature students attending CDCFE is increasing each year and at present constitutes a significant proportion of our total numbers. Mature students are very welcome and our Learner Support Service will pay particular attention to their learning needs.

Expand+Course Content
Child Development, Early Care and Education Practice, Early Childhood Education and Play, Child Health and Well Being, Work Experience, Communications, Special Needs Assisting, Social Studies, Paediatric First Aid Certificate, Child P...

Hide-Course Content
Child Development, Early Care and Education Practice, Early Childhood Education and Play, Child Health and Well Being, Work Experience, Communications, Special Needs Assisting, Social Studies, Paediatric First Aid Certificate, Child Protection Awareness Training.

Work Placement
Garda vetting is a mandatory requirement for this course. Students are required to carry out 120 practice placement hours in any of the following settings: A Registered ECCE setting as recognised by the HSE, a recognised Primary School as per the Department of Education and Skills and a recognised Montessori school.

Expand+„„Five passes in Leaving Certificate (one of which should be a
C3 in ordinary level English) /LCVP or a merit profile in Leaving
Certificate Applied. QQI level 4 certificate with merit profile.
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Mature students (over 21) who...

Hide-„„Five passes in Leaving Certificate (one of which should be a
C3 in ordinary level English) /LCVP or a merit profile in Leaving
Certificate Applied. QQI level 4 certificate with merit profile.
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Mature students (over 21) who do not meet the academic
requirements but who can demonstrate the ability to
successfully participate on the course will be considered.
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For Interview, bring two written references (one school, one
employer) and two passport photographs.
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A Garda Vetting application will be completed at interview.
Bring with you accurate details of all addresses from birth to
present and the corresponding years at that address.