Expand+Introduction
This course is designed for those who wish to work with children under the age of 6 years. It is both a nationally and internationally recognised qualification and students who have successfully graduated are now working, worldwide, in ...

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This course is designed for those who wish to work with children under the age of 6 years. It is both a nationally and internationally recognised qualification and students who have successfully graduated are now working, worldwide, in the sector. The course covers a child’s overall development from conception until 6 years. Students get the opportunity to have hands-on experience and acquire the theory to support it. This qualification is the minimum requirement for those wishing to work in the area. Many additional features enrich the overall experience of the course.

Students participate in
• Childcare seminars and conferences
• Practical workshops in Siolta and Aistear
• Child Protection training
• Professional Guest Lectures
• Educational Field Trips

Expand+€250 Student Services Fee

These services include the supply of certain classroom and study materials, field trips, industrial site visits, facilitating the visits of guest lecturers, the provision of extra training (examples include manual handlin...

Hide-€250 Student Services Fee

These services include the supply of certain classroom and study materials, field trips, industrial site visits, facilitating the visits of guest lecturers, the provision of extra training (examples include manual handling, patient handling, conflict resolution and leadership courses), free IT and printing supports for students, the availability of many leisure and recreational pursuits and the ongoing support of College teams and societies.

Exemptions: There are no exemptions from this charge; however a student whose VTOS place has been confirmed will be refunded the charge.

€200 Department of Education and Skills (DES) Programme Participant Contribution

Since Budget 2010 the DES has stipulated that all participants on Further Education (FE) courses are required to pay €200 to secure their place on their chosen course.

Exemptions: All students who are holders of a Medical Card or a dependent of a Medical Card holder, receive VTOS or BTEA are exempt from paying this charge. Students who successfully apply for and receive a student maintenance grant will be refunded this charge.

€50/€80 Examination Fees: Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is an internationally recognised educational accrediting body. The vast majority of courses in the college are awarded by QQI. The QQI examination fees for the coming academic year are €50 for a level 5 qualification and €80 for a level 6 qualification.

This fee is paid at registration at the beginning of the year. The remaining courses offered by the College are certified by other accrediting bodies namely: CIDESCO, ITEC, ICM, MTA, and MOS vmware and have their own exam fees. They may differ slightly from year to year due to sterling exchange rates. Course costs on each course page include these fees.

Other Costs
Some courses incur an extra cost which is related to kits, uniforms, manuals etc.

Exemptions: All students who receive VTOS are exempt from paying examination fees; students who are holders of a Medical Card or a dependent of a Medical Card holder are exempt from paying QQI examination fees only.

Expand+Application Process

Step 1: Complete The Application Form

The application form can be completed online at www. corkcollegeofcommerce.ie. When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID, this will enable you to view all college ...

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Step 1: Complete The Application Form

The application form can be completed online at www. corkcollegeofcommerce.ie. When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID, this will enable you to view all college correspondence in relation to your application. (Applicants can complete the application on-line in the college if required)

Step 2: Attend For Interview.
Applicants will be invited for interview at the college. Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.

Step 3: Accept Place On Course
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer of a place on a college course by post and by e-mail. Applicants must secure this place by paying the relevant Course Fee before a set date. Failure to do so may result in the place being offered to another applicant.

Step 4: Registration And Induction
When students are offered a place on a course the notification will also contain information regarding dates for registration and induction. All students must attend the college on these designated dates.

Expand+Course Content

Child Development 5N1764
Early Care & Education Practice 5N1770
Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773
Child Health & Well-being 5N1765
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
Children with Additional Needs 5N2396
Creat...

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Child Development 5N1764
Early Care & Education Practice 5N1770
Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773
Child Health & Well-being 5N1765
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
Children with Additional Needs 5N2396
Creative Arts for Early
Childhood 5N1769

Work Placement/experience
Students will undertake placement one day per week for the duration of the course for a minimum of 120 hours in a registered setting.

Garda vetting is an integral part of the application procedure for this course.

Expand+Education Progression Opportunities
CCOC QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Education 6M2007 West Cork campus. Excellent progression opportunities to UCC and other Higher Education colleges. Special arrangements in place with CIT (CCPS), Tralee IT and W...

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CCOC QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Education 6M2007 West Cork campus. Excellent progression opportunities to UCC and other Higher Education colleges. Special arrangements in place with CIT (CCPS), Tralee IT and Waterford IT for preferential entry for College of Commerce students. Up to 390 CAO points for any Institute of Technology can be attained by successful completion of this course

Career Opportunities
Students are qualified as Assistant Early Childhood Practitioners in pre-schools and crèches, Special Needs Assistants and can work as a Child Minder in the home. Graduates can subscribe to ‘CCOC college jobs register’ and CCOC LinkedIn alumni for up to date vacancies and networking.