| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education - Advanced |
| Course Provider |
Drogheda Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
6M2007 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Drogheda |
| Course Content |
This one year course is aimed at students who have already completed QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care & Education (or equivalent). It provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career as a supervisor in a childcare setting. |
| FET Code |
6M2007 - Early Childhood Care & Education Level 6 |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award:
QQI Level 6 award in Early Childhood Care and Education
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| Course Fee |
Fees for 2016/17 were:
€200 registration fee - paid by all students
€200 PLC Government Levy - exemptions for medical card holders, those in receipt of a student grant e.g. SUSI and social welfare recipients e.g. Back to Education Allowance
€50 QQI Examination fee - exemptions for medical card holders
Total €450 |
| Financial Support |
Further Education Students are eligible to apply for a means tested grant. Application is made to SUSI www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Interviews take place in May and September |
| Application Date |
Expand+Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants wi...
Hide-Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants will be invited to an interview to ascertain their suitability for the course. Further applications are accepted over the summer months and similar interviews take place in early September for any remaining vacancies. All applicants will be notified by post as to the results of the interview.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence Early September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
•Child Development
•Childhood Social, Legal & Health Issues
•Early Childhood Curriculum
•Early Learning Philosophy (Montessori Option)
•Early Childhood Arts and Culture (Montessori Option)
•Special Needs Assisting
•Communications
•Work Experience |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students with relevant experience or related qualification or an interest in the area |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants must hold a Level 5 Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate or equivalent. All applicants will be interviewed. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Graduates may opt to go directly into the world of work or decide to progress to Third Level Degree Programme in Early Childhood Care and Education (advanced entry into Year Two is an option for those with sufficiently high grades at Level 6) |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Fax: 041 984 1653
Web: www.dife.info
email: info@dife.info |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |