| Course Name |
Childcare |
| Course Provider |
Sligo College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| 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)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballinode |
| Course Content |
Expand+This course is essential for any student wishing to further their career in Childcare to a supervisory level. Sligo College of Further Education has established unique academic links with Sligo Institute of Technology to offer the opportunity to suc...
Hide-This course is essential for any student wishing to further their career in Childcare to a supervisory level. Sligo College of Further Education has established unique academic links with Sligo Institute of Technology to offer the opportunity to successful candidates to progress to degree level (Early Childhood Care & Education).
This course is designed to
Enable students explore Childhood Care and Education with a view to re-skilling / up-skilling and exploring concepts and subject areas that may interest the learner in future programmes or employment.
Facilitate the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill & competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of ECCE settings and or to progress to higher education and training.
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| FET Code |
6M2007- Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Duration |
1 Year. From September to May |
| Comment |
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Early Childhood Care & Education (6M2007)
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| Course Fee |
Fees
Student Services Fee: 250
PLC Government Levy: 200
QQI Examination Fees: 50
Class Materials: 0
The following Exemptions Apply:
PLC Government Levy - Medical Card - Grant- BTEA - VTOS
QQI Examination Fees - Medical Card (QQI Only) - VTOS
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| Financial Support |
PLC Maintenance Grant
All applications for grants must be made online to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Applications for the 2017/18 academic year will open when the 2017 Grants Scheme is announced by the Department of Education and Skills.
Applicants who wish to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant should first check their eligibility at www.susi.ie |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
Child Development 6N1942
Early Childhood Curriculum 6N1944
Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies 6N1945
Child Psychology 6N2023
Communications 6N1950
Work Experience 6N1946
Early Childhood Arts & Culture 6N1936
School aged Childcare 5N1781
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.
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| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
It is preferable for candidates to have a relevant QQI Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in the care area or relevant life experience.
Interview
Mature applicants welcome. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities
Students who successfully complete the course may gain employment in a wide variety of organisations such as community childcare, Montessori and crθches. |
| Further Enquiries |
Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie |
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