| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Course Provider |
Carlow Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kilkenny & Carlow 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)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Carlow Town |
| Course Content |
This one-year course/programme prepares students to work with young children aged 0-6 in a variety of childcare settings. The award will provide participants with skills, knowledge and competence to work as a childcare professional within the childcare and early education sector. |
| FET Code |
5M2009 - Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Comment |
Expand+Certification
Quality and Qualifications Ireland QQI - Level 5 – Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
Due to ongoing developments in QQI - award names and content are subject to change.
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records cle...
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Quality and Qualifications Ireland QQI - Level 5 – Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
Due to ongoing developments in QQI - award names and content are subject to change.
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a requirement on courses where students have access to children or vulnerable adults. Students must be vetted for clearance by the Gardaí prior to attending work experience. It is your responsibility to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance / criminal records clearance.
Students who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland / Northern Ireland, and for whom Garda vetting / clearance is unavailable, are required to provide verifiable evidence of criminal records clearance from the relevant police authorities.
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| Course Fee |
Expand+Your tuition is free, though you pay for registration and examination/ awarding body fees.
In addition, every student is liable for the Government Levy (Fee) on PLC courses* for each year of tuition.
The typical course fee for an Irish Citize...
Hide-Your tuition is free, though you pay for registration and examination/ awarding body fees.
In addition, every student is liable for the Government Levy (Fee) on PLC courses* for each year of tuition.
The typical course fee for an Irish Citizen/other EU national is:
• Registration & Examination/Awarding Body Fee €150
• Govern. PLC Levy (fee)* €200*
TOTAL €350*
Depending on your course, you might also have to pay:
Other awarding body examination fee € varies by course
Materials, clothing or equipment fee € varies by course
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| Financial Support |
SUSI PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.
Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie |
| Interview |
Interviews for courses are generally held in late August / early September. Interviews for some courses will also take place in May. |
| Application Date |
Closing Date
The closing date for general applications is August 18th 2017.
The closing date for first round applications to courses with early interviews is April 21st 2017. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course/Programme Content
Child Development
Child Health & Well Being
Early Care & Education Practice
Communications
Early Childhood Education & Play
Work Experience
Equality & Diversity in Childcare
Special Needs Assisting |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Prospects
Students who qualify in this area can pursue a career in:
Assistants in Crèches Nurseries
After School Services Pre-schools and Playschools
Au pairing / Nanny
Primary Schools and Special Needs Classroom Assistants
Higher Education
QQI graduates are eligible to progress to Level 6 Early
Childhood Care & Education at Carlow Institute of
Further Education and Training or to apply to Institutes of
Technology and Universities for follow-on courses. |
| Further Enquiries |
Carlow Institute of Further Education,
Kilkenny Road, Carlow
Tel: 059 9131187 Fax: 059 9143521
Email: cife.info@kilkennycarlowetb.ie
www.carlowife.ie |
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