| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Course Provider |
Liberties College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin 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)
More info...
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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) |
Liberties |
| Course Content |
Expand+This one-year full-time course prepares students to work with young children. It is ideal for both school-leavers and for experienced mature persons seeking a formal qualification. Successful students enjoy excellent employment prospects.
Features...
Hide-This one-year full-time course prepares students to work with young children. It is ideal for both school-leavers and for experienced mature persons seeking a formal qualification. Successful students enjoy excellent employment prospects.
Features of the Course
Work Experience: Nursery/Afterschool service - two days per week, as well as block placements
Students acquire a good understanding of normal development and
the needs of young children
Highscope Workshops
Garda vetting for work experience
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| FET Code |
5M2009 - Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification
QQI Level 5 Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009
Occupational First Aid Certificate |
| Number of Places |
75 |
| Course Fee |
Expand+There are no tuition fees for students who are citizens of Ireland or another European Union State. For all students there is a moderate course charge to cover expenses such as examination fees and specialist materials supplied directly to students....
Hide-There are no tuition fees for students who are citizens of Ireland or another European Union State. For all students there is a moderate course charge to cover expenses such as examination fees and specialist materials supplied directly to students.
From 2011, as required by government legislation, a Registration Charge of 200 (in addition to the course charge) will be payable by all Post Leaving Cert (PLC) students. There will be some exemptions and reliefs.
Contact the Admissions Office for an up-to-date listing of course charges. Candidates who are non-EU citizens should contact the College for details of entry conditions.
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| Financial Support |
Students may be eligible for a means tested maintenance grant under the Maintenance Grants Scheme for students attending Post Leaving Certificate Courses. General information and application details may be obtained on www.susi.ie. You can submit your application for a Maintenance Grant once you have secured a college place.
Candidates are advised to apply for a grant as soon as they have secured a college place in order to have time to submit all documents required. |
| Interview |
Yes - 23rd May 2017 |
| Application Date |
** Walk in Interviews Liberties College**
Monday to Friday 11:00 1:00
We are still recruiting for some of our courses commencing next week.(as at 6/9/2017)
Apply online on www.libertiescollege.ie
Alternatively you can obtain an application form from the College Office.
Completed forms should be returned to:
Admissions Office
Liberties College
Bull Alley Street
Dublin 8 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Principal Areas of Study
Early Care and Education Practice
Child Development
Child Health and wellbeing
Early Childhood Education and Play
Work Experience
* Communications
* Infant & Toddler Years
Creative Arts for Early Childhood
School Age childcare
Word Processing
(Modules offered may be subject to change). |
| Entry Requirements |
You should be at least 17 years of age
Two references must be presented with your application form
Leaving Certificate standard is required; or Pass Level (120 credits) in the Leaving Certificate Applied. Individual courses may have specific additional requirements. These will be outlined in the course descriptions for each course
Relevant work experience or training will be considered |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression
Courses at Pearse College are at Levels 5 & 6. Courses in Universities and IoTs are at Levels 7 & 8. All Universities and IoTs accept growing numbers of applications on the basis of performance in QQI Level 5 assessments. In many cases h...
Hide-Progression
Courses at Pearse College are at Levels 5 & 6. Courses in Universities and IoTs are at Levels 7 & 8. All Universities and IoTs accept growing numbers of applications on the basis of performance in QQI Level 5 assessments. In many cases holders of the QQI Advanced Certificate (Level 6) may apply for advanced entry.
UK institutions are open to applications and offer advanced entry to holders of Edexcel HND qualifications. Progression opportunities for QQI graduates are growing each year. There are now real and substantial opportunities for PLC students to progress to third level.
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 01 454 0044
Fax: 01 454 6348
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie
Web: www.libertiescollege.ie |
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