| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care and Education |
| Course Provider |
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa CFE |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cork ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2009 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
School |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Please contact the provider for the details of next enrolment and start date
or check out their website http://csn.ie/evening-classes |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
All modules will run for 13 weeks from 7.00pm to 10.00pm.
You choose the number of modules you would like to study each year. Different modules are offered on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings as per start date in table below. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+180 per module. The QQI exam cost is 20 per year and 50 the year you finish your award.
Payment should be made at registration at the office reception of the college, by phone, online or by post.
Fees can be made by cash, credit card, lase...
Hide-180 per module. The QQI exam cost is 20 per year and 50 the year you finish your award.
Payment should be made at registration at the office reception of the college, by phone, online or by post.
Fees can be made by cash, credit card, laser card or cheques.
Fees are refunded Only when classes are not formed. Refunds are not made in any other circumstances. Please retain your receipt for refunds. Refunds are made through the Cork ETB and not the college. The refund process takes a minimum of three weeks. Student services and administration are included in the cost of courses.
All Examination costs are included in the course fees. Most examinations take place during the last week of April and the first two weeks in May. Exceptions to this are the Royal Horticulture Certificate in Horticulture, which take place in June 2017.
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| Entry Requirements |
Strong interest in the provision of quality care and education for children. It is essential that learners have competence in written and spoken english, along with basic computer literacy skills. |
| Financial Support |
People who are in receipt of an old age pension or in receipt of a social welfare payment are entitled to a concession. To obtain this concession the college will need a photocopy of documentation to show what payment you are on. This must be presented on registration along with your pps number. This can only be given at the time of registration. |
| Course Content |
Expand+The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and or to prog...
Hide-The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and or to progress to higher education and training.
To obtain the level 5 award students must successfully complete 8 modules, 6 of which are compulsory. Students may choose 2 optional level 5 modules or 1 level 5 and 1 level 6 module to obtain the award. The level 6 module may then be carried forward to the level 6 award.
Work Experience
Learners are required to obtain a minimum of 120 hours work experience during the course and are expected to carry out some of the assignments in the workplace.
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| Subjects Taught |
Programme Modules:
Compulsory modules -
Child Development 5N1764
Early Care & Education Practice 5N1770
Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773
Child Health and Well Being 5N1765
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Optional Modules -
Children with Additional Needs 5N2396
Creative Arts 5N1769
Nutrition 5N2006
Any one level 6 module |
| Assessment Method |
Expand+Continuous Assessment including work-based assignments, projects, skills demonstrations and learner records. Three modules include written examinations.
Compulsory modules -
Child Development 5N1764:
Assignment 30% Collection of Work 40% Exam ...
Hide-Continuous Assessment including work-based assignments, projects, skills demonstrations and learner records. Three modules include written examinations.
Compulsory modules -
Child Development 5N1764:
Assignment 30% Collection of Work 40% Exam Theory 30%
Early Care & Education Practice 5N1770:
Assignment 30%
Assignment 30%
Learner Record 40%
Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773:
Assignment 30%
Assignment 30%
Skills Demo 40%
Child Health and Well Being 5N1765:
Project 40%
Skills Demo 60%
Communications 5N0690:
Collection of Work 50% Skills Demo 50%
Work Experience 5N1356:
Collection of Work 60% Skills Demo 40%
Optional Modules -
Children with Additional Needs 5N2396:
Project 100%
Creative Arts 5N1769:
Project 40%
Collection of Work 60%
Nutrition 5N2006:
Assignment 60% Exam - Theory 40%
Any one level 6 module
See Level 6 modules
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| FET Code |
5M2009 |
| Further Enquiries |
(t): +353 21 4961020
(f): +353 21 4961320
(e): nightclasses@csn.ie |
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