| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Course Provider |
Marino College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin 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 |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Fairview |
| Course Content |
Course Aims
This one-year course is designed to prepare students to work competently, safely and effectively with young children. It is ideal both for school-leavers and mature people seeking a formal qualification. Having successfully completed year one, students can, depending on performance at level 5, progress to the QQI Level 6 Supervision in Childcare Award in Marino College. |
| FET Code |
5M2009 - Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Comment |
Award
QQI Level 5 Childcare Award 5M2009
Garda Vetting
Students applying for courses involving working with children and or vulnerable adults, are required to undergo Garda Vetting procedures prior to commencing placements. If, as a result of the outcome of the Garda Vetting procedures, a student is deemed unsuitable to attend clinical or other professional placement he/she may be required to withdraw from the course. |
| Course Fee |
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Registration fees apply. However it is important that students should budget to cover the cost of the various student services - similar to the requirements of Third Level Colleges. These costs include examination fees, insurance, regis...
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Registration fees apply. However it is important that students should budget to cover the cost of the various student services - similar to the requirements of Third Level Colleges. These costs include examination fees, insurance, registration charges, books and where required - uniforms and specialised equipment. Details of these charges are available on request from the college. There are no fees for tuition. No refund of course costs will be issued after 30th September.
In addition, students are liable for a €200 participation contribution, imposed on all PLC courses. The following categories of student are exempt from paying the contribution.
Full current medical card holders in their own right and their dependent children.
Those who are eligible under the student grant Scheme
Those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance or VTOS allowances.
Please note evidence that you are in receipt of any of the above must be provided before an exemption can be implemented. Therefore, initially only those who produce a full medical card in their own right will be exempt. All others must pay the €200 contribution and it will be refunded when their eligibility is confirmed.
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| Financial Support |
Expand+Students attending full-time approved courses at Marino College are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. The Grant is based solely on income and where students wish to proceed with an application it is necessary to apply to one's local Educati...
Hide-Students attending full-time approved courses at Marino College are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. The Grant is based solely on income and where students wish to proceed with an application it is necessary to apply to one's local Education & Training Board.
More information available from www.susi.ie
Back to Education Allowance
The Back to Education Allowance is a scheme which enables anyone in receipt of benefits eg Jobseekers Allowance or One Parent Family Payment to enrol on a Post Leaving Certificate or Adult Education course and continue to keep their benefit. For more information on the schemes you can contact your local Social Welfare Office.
Back to Education Initiative
The Back to Education Initiative provides part-time Further Education Programmes for young people and adults. The aim is to give people an opportunity to combine return to learning with family and other responsibilities. Priority is given to early school leavers, participants can retain their benefits and there are no course charges.
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| Interview |
All eligible applicants will be interviewed. You may need to bring a portfolio to some interviews. |
| Application Date |
Application for all courses can be made online. See application weblink field below. Otherwise applications should be made directly to Marino College of Further Education, Connolly House, 171 North Strand Road, Dublin 1. Telephone: 01 8557116. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content Includes
Child Development
Child Health and Well Being
Early Care & Education Practice
Early Childhood Education & Play
Creative Arts for Early Childhood
Communications
Work Experience
Word Processing
Pediatric First Aid
Work Placement
This course includes the 200 minimum hours work experience required by agencies who manage cover for childcare settings. |
| Entry Requirements |
Year 1
Leaving Certificate standard including Leaving Certificate Applied and Interview. All applicants will be interviewed. |
| Assessment Method |
Assessment & Certification
Further Education & Training Council (FETAC) |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Future Prospects
Students who successfully complete this course may, depending on results, progress to the Level 6 second year. Where students wish to progress to employment, there are opportunities that include working in Practical Employment in ...
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Students who successfully complete this course may, depending on results, progress to the Level 6 second year. Where students wish to progress to employment, there are opportunities that include working in Practical Employment in Pre-School Centres, Day Nurseries, Creches, Child Care Residential Centres, Hospitals and as Nannies. There are links with related courses in Institutes of Technology in Ireland and the Degree course in Early Childhood Studies DIT, DCU, NUIM and others
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 01 8557116
Fax: 01 8554064
Email: marinofe@eircom.net
Web: www.marinocollege.ie |