Expand+Child Development 6N1942
This module is designed to provide the learner with the knowledge and understanding of child development from 0-12 years and the skills required to implement and promote the use of observations in the early childhood educati...

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This module is designed to provide the learner with the knowledge and understanding of child development from 0-12 years and the skills required to implement and promote the use of observations in the early childhood education and care setting.

Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies 6N1945
This module enables the learner to gain a knowledge of policies and procedures, referring to both national and international guidelines. It also provides the learner with the skills to be competent in dealing in a professional manner with child protection concerns in the ECCE setting and to have necessary skills to become a reflective practitioner.

Team Leadership: 6N1948
Students will learn how to work as an effective leader and member of a team, independently and or in a supervisory capacity. Areas covered include: leadership and management styles, SMART objectives, organisational strategy, objectives and goals, motivation theories, team building, interpersonal communications, project planning and completion of work plans.

Occupational First Aid 5N1207
This is designed to provide the learner with the skills required to provide and coordinate first aid in the workplace in compliance with the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations 2007. Areas covered include: cardiac first response, wounds and bleeding, musculoskeletal injuries, altered levels of consciousness, burns and scalds.

Early Childhood Curriculum 6N1944
In this module the learner will gain the knowledge, skill and competence to ensure that each child’s learning, development and well-being is facilitated through the provision of opportunities, experiences, activities, interaction, materials and equipment.

Supervision in Early Childhood Care 6N1973
This module is designed to provide the learner with opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to effectively supervise an early childhood education and care setting. It aims to promote good practice, equality and respect for diversity in early childhood education and care.

Work Experience 6N1946
This module aims to provide an opportunity for students to gain valuable experience of working in an organisation for a period of time. It will enable them to facilitate the link between the subject knowledge gained from their course and the realities of the working environment.

Early Learning Philosophy 6N1932
This module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence relevant to the theory and practice of a particular educational philosophy when working autonomously in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings. The module provides learning opportunities in creative activities based on underpinning theoretical concepts and philosophical approaches.

Special Needs Assisting 6N1957
In this module the learner will gain the knowledge and understanding of the context of special needs, associated issues and approaches used.

Expand+Graduates may apply for Advanced Entry to year 2 of relevant courses. For further information on Advanced Entry contact the Admissions Department of the Relevant Institution

Career Opportunities
Successful graduates of the course are eligible to ...

Hide-Graduates may apply for Advanced Entry to year 2 of relevant courses. For further information on Advanced Entry contact the Admissions Department of the Relevant Institution

Career Opportunities
Successful graduates of the course are eligible to work in a variety of settings which include –
• Playschool
• Crèche
• Montessori
• After school clubs Graduates may also gain employment working as nannies or au pairs

Possible Progression from this Course

Institute of Technology Carlow
CW748 Early Childhood Education and Care Level 8
Direct Entry to Year 2

Sligo Institute of Technology
SG242 Early Childhood Education Level 8
Direct Entry to Year 2

Waterford Institute of Technology
WD149 Early Childhood Studies Level 8

Dundalk Institute of Technology
DK876 Early Childhood Studies Level 8

Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
BN030 Early Childhood Care and Education Level 7
BN118 Early Childhood Care and Education Level 8

Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown
BN030 Early Childcare & Education – Direct entry to year 2

Athlone Institute of Technology
AL764 Early Years Care and Education