Expand+Back To Education Initiative (BTEI)

The BTEI provides part-time Further Education programmes for young people and adults. It aims to give participants an opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities. Pro...

Hide-Back To Education Initiative (BTEI)

The BTEI provides part-time Further Education programmes for young people and adults. It aims to give participants an opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities. Programmes are offered in partnership with a number of agencies throughout the country on a flexible part-time basis. Classes are offered throughout the year in the morning, afternoons, evenings or weekends. Courses lead to a range of accreditation at levels 1-6 on the NFQ.

Expand+Duration: 2 Years (Part-Time)

Qualification/certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Childhood Care & Education 5M2009.

Description

The Early Childcare Care and Education course equips learners with the skills and knowledge necessary for emplo...

Hide-Duration: 2 Years (Part-Time)

Qualification/certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Childhood Care & Education 5M2009.

Description

The Early Childcare Care and Education course equips learners with the skills and knowledge necessary for employment as part of a team in the childcare services sector. Learners study core modules such as Child Development, Child Health and Well Being and Early Care and Education Practice. Students wishing to specialise in Special Needs and working with School Age Children are enable to do this by taking specific modules as part of the programme.

Modules
•Early Care And Education Practice 5N1770
•Early Childhood Education And Play 5N1773
•Equality And Diversity In Childcare 5N1775
•School Age Childcare 5N1781
•Special Needs Assisting 5N1786
•Communications Level 55N0690
•Child Development 5N1764
•Child Health And Well Being 5N1765
•Work Experience 5N1356

Please note the components listed above may vary occasionally

Application

Application is free via our website www.granegecc.ie/further-ed/apply Further Education section.

This is a Back to Education Initiative Course (BTEI). Applicants must satisfy the criteria for BTEI – see our website for further information.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Candidates need to have completed a QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent. Students who have completed Level 5 in other Colleges are very welcome to apply.

Progression

On completion of Early Childhood Care and Education Level 5, many students move directly to employment in crèches, preschools and other childcare settings. Some students choose to progress within the college to Early Childhood Care and Education, Level 6 QQI 6M2007 Graduates of the programme may also progress to Universities and Institutes of Technology.