| Course Name |
Childcare |
| Course Provider |
Limerick College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| Course Code |
CC005 5M2009 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| 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 |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Limerick City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Enrolment Procedure
You may choose the following options when enrolling for a programme:
All programmes at all campi commence week beginning Monday 25 September 2017.
1 Online (Preferred Method) Register online for the programme of your choice b...
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You may choose the following options when enrolling for a programme:
All programmes at all campi commence week beginning Monday 25 September 2017.
1 Online (Preferred Method) Register online for the programme of your choice by logging onto our website and following the simple step by step registration process: www.lcfe.ie
2 Enrolment at LCFE Mulgrave Street Enrolment for Adult Education Evening Programmes for January 2017 will take place at the College as follows:
Enrolment - September 2017 Mon 21st August - Wed 20th September 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 29th August 5pm - 7pm
Wednesday 6th September 5pm – 8.30pm
Tuesday 12th September 5pm - 7pm
3. Enrolment at LCFE Cappamo re Enrolment for Adult Education Day and Evening Programmes for September 2017 will take place at the College as follows:
Enrolment - September 2017
Mon 21st August – Wed 20th September 9.30am - 1.30pm
Tuesday 12th September 5pm - 7pm
NOTE: For convenience it is possible to register for all of our programmes that are available at both campi at either Mulgrave Street or Cappamore.
4 By Post
One may register by post by returning a completed application form and payment by cheque, bank draft or postal order. Please make payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCET B). FOR SECURITY REASONS, WE CANNOT ACCEPT CASH. Return application form(s) to:
Evening Programmes,
Limerick College of Further Education,
Mulgrave Street, Limerick
January Enrolment
All programmes up to 14 weeks in duration will also run in January 2018. Enrolment for Adult Evening Programmes for January 2018 will take place at the College as follows:
Enrolment – January 2018:
Wed 3rd - Thursday 18th January, 10am - 3pm
Wed 10th January, 5pm - 7pm
Existing Programmes will recommence on Monday 8th January 2018 and new programmes will commence on Monday 22nd January 2018.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
24 weeks. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 7 - 9.30pm. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+€1,080.
Application forms cannot be processed nor places reserved without the full payment of tuition fees. Cheques, bank drafts or postal orders should be made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB).
For Security R...
Hide-€1,080.
Application forms cannot be processed nor places reserved without the full payment of tuition fees. Cheques, bank drafts or postal orders should be made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB).
For Security Reasons WE CANNOT ACCEPT CASH.
Refund Policy
Programme Cancellation For a programme to commence it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached the programme will be cancelled. Participants will be notified and a full fee refund will be processed. Any fees paid by cash are refunded by cheque and will require some time to process.
Viable Programmes
All other programmes must remain viable and be self-financing; therefore, NO REFUND S, under any circumstances, are available once a programme commences. We regret we cannot entertain any other requests for refunds. Once a programme commences participants cannot defer their place on that programme to another term. It is the responsibility of the participants to inform themselves of the programme commencement date, content, programme duration, etc.
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| Financial Support |
20% discount on tuition fees for individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment
20% discount on tuition fees for all full-time LCFE learners
20% discount on tuition fees for all senior citizens |
| Comment |
Expand+Accreditation QQI Level 5 Certificate In Childcare Major Award Early Childhood Care And Education 5M2009
Assignment/ Project Submission
Coursework will not be returned to learners once submitted for assessment. Learners are therefore advised to ...
Hide-Accreditation QQI Level 5 Certificate In Childcare Major Award Early Childhood Care And Education 5M2009
Assignment/ Project Submission
Coursework will not be returned to learners once submitted for assessment. Learners are therefore advised to retain a hard copy of all coursework submitted. This is necessary both for the learner’s own future reference and in the event of the tutor requesting a copy of the coursework, for whatever reason.
Electronic back-up copies should also be retained. All hard copy materials will be disposed of by 30th September of every academic year.
Course Cancellation:
For a course to commence it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached, the course will be cancelled. Participants will be notified and a full fee refund will be processed automatically.
Viable Courses:
All other courses must remain viable and be self-financing; therefore, NO REFUNDS, under any circumstances, are available once a course commences. We regret we cannot entertain any other requests for refunds. Once a course commences participants cannot defer their place on that course to another term. It is the responsibility of the participants to inform themselves of the course content, course duration etc.
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| Course Content |
Expand+Participant Profile
This course is suitable for individuals working or interested in working in the area of childcare and who wish to gain a Certificate in Childcare. It will develop knowledge and skills through theory and practice necessary to ...
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This course is suitable for individuals working or interested in working in the area of childcare and who wish to gain a Certificate in Childcare. It will develop knowledge and skills through theory and practice necessary to care for and encourage the young child to reach his / her potential.
Programme Description
Mandatory Modules: General Studies Modules:
•Child Health and Well Being
•School Age Childcare
•Child Development
•Early Childhood Education and Play
•Early Care and Education Practice
•Communications
Elective Modules
•Childminding Practice
Work Experience Modules
•Work Experience
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Programm e Structure
Monday 19.00 - 21.30 24 weeks Child Health and Well Being / School Age Childcare
Tuesday 19.30 - 21.30 12 weeks Child Development
Wednesday 19.00 - 21.30 24 weeks Early Childhood Education and Play /Child Minding Practic...
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Monday 19.00 - 21.30 24 weeks Child Health and Well Being / School Age Childcare
Tuesday 19.30 - 21.30 12 weeks Child Development
Wednesday 19.00 - 21.30 24 weeks Early Childhood Education and Play /Child Minding Practice
Thursday 19.00 - 21.30 24 weeks Early Care and Education Practice, Work Experience and Communication
• Check brief outline of School Age Children in this booklet
• Participants require 120 Credits to receive a Certificate in Childcare
• Each Module is equivalent to 15 Credits
• Modules can be completed in any order over a period of time by attending the college, one, two, three or four evenings per week
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| Further Enquiries |
MAIN CAMPUS
Mulgrave Street, Limerick
Telephone 061 414 344
CAPPAMORE CAMPUS
Cappamore, Co.Limerick
Telephone 061 381 272
www.lcfe.ie Email adulted@lcfe.ie |
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