| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Course Provider |
Roscrea Community College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Tipperary 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 |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Roscrea |
| Course Content |
This programme allows the candidate achieve a recognised qualification in the rapidly growing field of childcare. The course is ideally suited to those who wish to work with children in supervised settings. |
| FET Code |
5M2009 - Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Early Childhood Care & Education 5M2009
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| Course Fee |
Expand+If successful at interview:
A booking fee of 25 (non-refundable) must be paid to secure a place on our PLC courses.
Resource contribution fee 75 payable on registration
Additional courses/services fees payable on registration
(these c...
Hide-If successful at interview:
A booking fee of 25 (non-refundable) must be paid to secure a place on our PLC courses.
Resource contribution fee 75 payable on registration
Additional courses/services fees payable on registration
(these costs are outlined on the college website www.cpr.ie)
(*current medical card, VTOS, BTEA holders or candidates in receipt of the student grant scheme are exempt from these fees)
Department of Education and Skills Contribution fee 200 payable on registration
Exam fees 50 payable in spring (if applicable)
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| Financial Support |
Applicants may be eligible for a maintenance grant further information and applications forms are available on: www.susi.ie |
| Application Date |
Applications are accepted from Spring each year and interviews for course places take place in late May and August.
Apply online (link below) or contact the college on 0505 2393 or
Email: ColaistePhobal@tipperaryetb.ie, for application form.
Application form downloadable from college website also - http://www.cpr.ie/images/application_form_2017.pdf |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence in September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
Areas of Study:
Child Development
Early Care and Education Practice
Early Childhood Education and Play
Child Health and Well Being
Work Experience
Communications
Children with Additional Needs
Occupational First Aid
Word Processing
Creative Arts for Early Childhood |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are welcome to apply. |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate or equivalent, relevant prior experience or a keen interest in the area.
The Garda vetting process must be completed when applying for this course. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+FURTHER STUDY
Colαiste Phobal Ros Cre has Progression and Cooperation Agreements with Limerick Institute of Technology, Carlow Institute of Technology and Waterford Institute of Technology. Holders of major QQI level 5 awards may apply for degree co...
Hide-FURTHER STUDY
Colαiste Phobal Ros Cre has Progression and Cooperation Agreements with Limerick Institute of Technology, Carlow Institute of Technology and Waterford Institute of Technology. Holders of major QQI level 5 awards may apply for degree courses under the Higher Education Links Scheme including:
DCU [DC235]: Yr 1 BSc (Hons) Education and Training
UCC [CK 111]: Yr 1 BA (Hons) Early Years and Childhood Studies
Mary Immaculate College Limerick [MI 007]: Yr 1 BA (Hons) Early Childhood Care and Education
Carlow I.T. [CW 748]: Yr 1 BA (Hons) Early Childhood Care and Education
WIT (WD 149): Yr 1 Ba (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
Athlone I.T. [AL 860]: Yr 1 BA (Hons) Social Care Practice
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Creches, Pre-schools, Early Start Centres, Day Care, Family Centres, Private Homes, Schools. Graduates may also work in centres which cater for children with additional needs.
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| Further Enquiries |
Email: ColaistePhobal@tipperaryetb.ie
or jnielsen@tipperaryetb.ie
Phone: 0505 23939 or 087-1727405
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |