| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Course Provider |
Beaufort College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2009 5N1765 5N1764 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
Minor |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Navan |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Please contact the provider for the details of next enrolment and start date or check out their website www.meathvec.ie |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
11 weeks each module.
Tuesday 7.00pm - 10.00pm Child Health & Wellbeing Starting Tuesday 20th September
Wednesday 7.00pm - 10.00pm - Child Development Starting Wednesday 21st September |
| Course Fee |
Expand+€175 per module
No enrolment without fees
If third party funding is approved for a course documentary evidence of this must be provided along side deposit is required to secure place on enrolment. This deposit will be refunded subject to paymen...
Hide-€175 per module
No enrolment without fees
If third party funding is approved for a course documentary evidence of this must be provided along side deposit is required to secure place on enrolment. This deposit will be refunded subject to payment by funding body at end of course.
There are minimum numbers required before classes can be formed and classes may be can-celled if this minimum number is not reached.
Refunds will only be issued if a class is cancelled. All refunds issued by last week of October.
Places allocated on first paid basis.
Fee non-refundable once class forms.
Fees cover cost of class tuition, where class materials or the hire of specialist equipment is involved the cost will be carried by the learners. Please ensure class is going ahead before buying materials. Email amoran.bft@lmetb.ie
Transfer between classes is at the discretion of Director of Adult Education.
Please refer to entry requirements if applying for QQI or ATI courses prior to application.
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| Eligibility |
Minimum Age:
All participants must be 16 years or over to enrol on a night class. |
| Number of Places |
Max: 20. There are minimum numbers required before classes can be formed and classes may be cancelled if this minimum number is not reached. |
| Course Content |
Expand+About the Course: To gain a full FETAC/QQI Early Childhood Care and Education Award 8 modules must be completed. It is a nationally accredited award in Childcare and meets the minimum entry requirement for a range of higher education institutions/cou...
Hide-About the Course: To gain a full FETAC/QQI Early Childhood Care and Education Award 8 modules must be completed. It is a nationally accredited award in Childcare and meets the minimum entry requirement for a range of higher education institutions/courses.
Who is the course for?: The course is aimed at those who are presently working( or hope to work in the future) in a Childcare setting. It enables participants to develop a board range of skills and equips them with the practical and theoretical knowledge of working in Childcare in a variety of settings: nurseries, crèches, playgroups, primary schools and special needs areas. Work placement is necessary part of this Award.
Requirements Submission of course assignments and 85% attendance
Child Health & Wellbeing 5N1765 Starting Tuesday 20th September
Aim of the Course
This module aims to equip the learner with knowledge, skills and competence to provide for the health and well-being of the children and maintain health, hygienic and safe practices and environment in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) set-tings.
Assessment Techniques
Project 40% Skills demonstration 60% Attendance 85%
Child Development 5N1764 Starting Wednesday 21st September
Aim of the Course
This module aims to provide the learner with an introduction to theory and practice of child development from 0-6 years. The component aims to promote good practice, equality of opportunity and respect for diversity in lifestyles, religion and culture in early years care.
Assessment Techniques
Portfolio/Collection of Work 40% Assignment 30% Examination 30% Attendance 85%
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Children with Additional Needs 5N2396
Aim of the Course
This module aims to equip the learner with knowledge, skills and competence to work efficiently and effectively, under direction with young children with additional needs. It aims to provide...
Hide-Children with Additional Needs 5N2396
Aim of the Course
This module aims to equip the learner with knowledge, skills and competence to work efficiently and effectively, under direction with young children with additional needs. It aims to provide the learner with knowledge and understanding of the context of special needs associated issues this will enable the learner to demonstrate and reflect on
abilities and aptitudes needed to work with children with special needs.
Communications 5N0690
Aim of the Course
This module aims to facilitate the learner to acquire communication skills relevant to vocational, personal and interpersonal development., to explore ICT, develop an awareness of the essential role played by communication and relevant legislation in human interaction, to assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language, literacy and/or numeracy skills related to Communication through the medium of the indicative content.
Early Care and Education Practice 5N1770
Aim of the Course
This module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills, competence in Early Childhood Care and Education practice to enable the learner to work under direction with children their families and colleagues with early childhood care and education
setting (ECCE).
Work Experience 5N1356
Aim of the Course
This module aims to provide a Learner with the personal knowledge, skills and capacity to participate in a suitable work placement under supervision for a limited time with in the areas of Childcare.
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| Assessment Method |
Expand+Requirements Submission of course assignments and 85% attendance.
Children with Additional Needs
Collection of Work 60% Skills demonstration 40% Attendance 85%
Communications
Portfolio/Collection of Work 50% Skills ...
Hide-Requirements Submission of course assignments and 85% attendance.
Children with Additional Needs
Collection of Work 60% Skills demonstration 40% Attendance 85%
Communications
Portfolio/Collection of Work 50% Skills demonstration 50% Attendance 85%
Early Care and Education Practice 5N1770
Learner Record 40% Assignments x 2 30% each Attendance 85%
Work Experience
Collection of Work 60% Skills Demonstration 40% Attendance 85%
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| FET Code |
5N1765 Child Health & Wellbeing
5N1764 Child Development |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact
Aileen Moran Director of Adult Education
086-8204655
amoran.bft@lmetb.ie
For more details on evening classes please visit
www.meathnightclasses.ie |
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