| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education - Special Needs Assisting - SNA |
| Course Provider |
Ennis Community College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| 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 |
| Certificate |
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First Aid |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Ennis |
| Course Content |
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This is a one year full-time Childcare Course designed to equip candidates to work as members of a professional team in the area of childcare. Graduates are also qualified to seek employment as Classroom Assistants (SNAs) in Primar...
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This is a one year full-time Childcare Course designed to equip candidates to work as members of a professional team in the area of childcare. Graduates are also qualified to seek employment as Classroom Assistants (SNAs) in Primary and Secondary Schools.
Course Content
This course introduces students to a general working knowledge and understanding of children in early childhood. Students attend college four days per week 9:00 am to 1:15 pm and gain first hand experience throughout the year by attending work placements in a variety of settings, one day a week 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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| FET Code |
5M2009 - Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Duration |
One year full-time course, September to mid- May. Classes are timetabled between 9:00 am and 1:15 pm Monday to Thursday. Work experience takes place on Friday. |
| Comment |
Certification
Level 5 Childcare 5M2009. Certificate in Occupational First Aid. |
| Course Fee |
In line with the Department of Education and Skills guidelines, there are no tuition fees.
However, the following are payable:
€20 non-refundable administration fee with your application form.
€100 registration fee on commencement of a course.
€200 contribution to the Department of Education and Skills - see exemptions under Finance.
€50 QQI exam fees payable in January - Medical Card Exemption.
Some modules will require the purchase of a text book or material. |
| Financial Support |
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• Grants are available to eligible students. Please check www.susi.ie for further details.
• Students on the Back to Education scheme, medical card holders or dependents of medical card holders will be exempt from paying the mandatory Dep...
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• Grants are available to eligible students. Please check www.susi.ie for further details.
• Students on the Back to Education scheme, medical card holders or dependents of medical card holders will be exempt from paying the mandatory Department of Education and Skills contribution of €200. Medical card holders will also be exempt from examination fees.
• Recipients of Social Welfare payments contact the offices of the Department of Social Protection before commencing the course. The college will require a copy of your letter from Social Welfare stating that you are in receipt of BTEA.
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| Interview |
Interviews will be held in May 2017 and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill any remaining places. Therefore early application is advisable. |
| Application Date |
Applications taken from April 3rd, 2017.
The following should be returned to Ennis Community College:
(i) completed application form
(ii) €20 non-refundable deposit
(iii) copy of most recent exam results/school report where appropriate.
(iv) 2 passport photographs
(v) a copy of your PPS card/medical card if applicable
(vi) a mobile telephone number and e-mail address
(vii) a photocopy of your birth certificate |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Participants will study the following modules:
Child Development
Early Care and Education Practice
Early Childhood Education and Play
Child Health and Well-Being
Work Experience
Customer Service
Special Needs Assisting
Creative Arts for Early Childhood
Occupational First Aid
Work Experience
The work experience requirement for this programme is a minimum of 120 hours/16 days. |
| Mature Entry Places |
Yes |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate applied or equivalent. Mature students with some experience of working with small children in nurseries, voluntary organisations and family homes are welcome to apply. The learner must be Garda Vetted to participate fully on this programme. |
| Assessment Method |
Assessment
Continuous assessment takes place on all PLC courses. Work produced throughout the year such as projects and assignments will be graded and will contribute towards final assessment. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities
This qualification will enable students to work in a variety of childcare settings including preschools, creches, nurseries and as classroom assistants/special needs.
Progression / Further Education
A limited number of places are reserved on a competitive basis on ordinary degree and honours degree courses in third level colleges for students who successfully complete a Level 5 Course. Please refer to the current guide to the Higher Education Links Scheme on www.cao.ie |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact
Ennis College of Further Education
Ennis, Co. Clare
Telephone 065 6829432
Facsimile 065 6840655
E-mail info@enniscc.ie
Website: www.enniscommunitycollege.com |