| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Course Provider |
Castlebar College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2009 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Castlebar |
| Course Content |
Programme Overview
If you wish to work with children, this is the minimum requirement necessary to work in creches, pre-schools or after-schools. It is a stand-alone- qualification for employment in any early years setting. |
| FET Code |
5M2009 - Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Duration |
1 year- Academic Year September to May |
| Comment |
Award: QQI Level 5: Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
Garda vetting must be successfully completed for all courses in the Department of Health Services, Childcare & Youth Work.
Additional qualifications (skills) if any?
Occupational First Aid 5N1207
Workshop on Child Protection Guidelines
Workshop in Drama and Creative Studies
RSA Workshop in Road Safety |
| Number of Places |
24 |
| Course Fee |
Expand+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...
Hide-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:
5N1765 Child Health and Well-Being
5N1764 Child Development
5N1773 Early Childhood Education and Play
5N1770 Early Care and Education Practice
5N1356 Work Experience
5N1390 Personal Effectiveness
5N1769 Creative Arts for Early Childhood Studies
5N1781 School Age Childcare
5N1779 Infant and Toddler Years |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students welcome. |
| Entry Requirements |
Any of the following would satisfy entry requirements:
Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Certificate Applied
A QQI Level 4 qualification
Mature students (age 23+) are also welcome to apply
Additional/Specific Subject Requirements for this course:
Garda vetting must be successfully completed. |
| Assessment Method |
All modules are based on continuous assessment including assignments, projects and examination work. Students will be required to complete four weeks work experience in two week blocks. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression Opportunities
Early Childhood Care and Education, Level 6 6M2007 This qualification can also be used to gain entry into Level 7 Degree Programmes
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
Work may be obtained in the following areas: Playgroups, pre-schools, crèche, childminding services, au-pair or nanny. |
| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 094 9023134
Fax: 094 9027172
Email: admin@ccfe.ie
Web: www.ccfe.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |