Childcare - Early Childhood Care & Education

St. Colman's Community College

 

Course Name Childcare - Early Childhood Care & Education
Course Provider St. Colman's Community College
Alternative Provider(s) Cork ETB
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Course Code 5M2009
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time, Daytime
Location (Districts) Midleton
Course Content This course is designed for learners who are interested in pursuing a career in childcare or learners who wish to pursue further studies. This course will facilitate learners who wish to care for young people in a range of settings, including nurseries, creches and playgroups. Studying towards a childcare qualification is an enjoyable journey as you will get to explore all aspects of a child’s development, from safety and psychology, to regulation and legislation.
FET Code 5M2009 - Early Childhood Care & Education
Duration 1 year
Comment Work experience placement is an integral part of this course. Candidates gain first-hand experience by attending appropriate and related work placements within the community care environment. Garda clearance is essential to partake in work experience which comprises a minimum of 10 days placement.
Financial Support

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Interview Yes
Application Date By September 2017
Online application available - view link below.
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Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Course commences in September 2017
Subjects Taught Child Development
Early Care and Education Practice
Early Childhood Education and Play
Child Health and Well-being
Work Experience
Communications
Children With Additional Needs
Creative Arts for Early Childhood
Word Processing

To obtain a full QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Community Care Award a learner must be successful in 8 components
Mature Entry Places Mature students welcome
Entry Requirements Applications are welcome from all adult applicants and those sitting the Leaving Cert 2017

Garda Vetting form available online (View link to course webpage below)
Careers or Further Progression Progression/Career Opportunities
Learners, who have successfully completed the Childcare course, are eligible to apply for employment as a Childcare assistant within the childcare sector. Alternatively, the full FETAC Level 5 award facilitates entry, to QQI Level 6 Childcare Courses.
Further Enquiries Telephone: 021 463 1696
Email: stcolmans@colmans.ie
Principal Mr. Gerry Kelly
Deputy Ms. Goretti Fitzgerald
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