| Course Name |
Child Development |
| Course Provider |
Drogheda Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| Course Code |
5N1764 DFA1609 |
| 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) |
Drogheda |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Please contact the provider for the details of next enrolment and start date
or check out their website
http://www.louthnightclasses.ie/index.php/en/ |
| Application Date |
View http://www.louthnightclasses.ie/index.php/en/ for details of all night classes |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
12 weeks. Monday 6.30 - 9.30pm. |
| Course Fee |
€250.
Fees must be paid on enrolment
Refund Policy:
Programmes must be self-financing. For a class to begin there must be a minimum number of participants. If a class does not go ahead participants will be notified as soon as possible and given a choice of transferring to a different course or a full refund. No refunds are payable under any circumstances once the course commences. |
| Financial Support |
LMETB allows a 20% discount for those in receipt of social welfare. This applies only when the same person is paying for the course and not receiving funding from an outside body. A Completed social welfare discount form must be furnished in order to process discount. You can download a Social Welfare discount form from the college website. |
| Comment |
Expand+Examinations:
It is the responsibility of each student submitting work for examination to:
- Be aware of course assessment requirements
- To submit course work on time
- To have all coursework clearly labeled with name, date or birt...
Hide-Examinations:
It is the responsibility of each student submitting work for examination to:
- Be aware of course assessment requirements
- To submit course work on time
- To have all coursework clearly labeled with name, date or birth and PPS number
- Have paid examination fee (where paid separately)
Special Course Requirements:
Garda vetting may be necessary for some courses. Students are responsible for accurately filling forms on the first night of course for submission to the Garda Vetting office by Louth/Meath ETB.
Some courses require students to undertake work experience. Students are responsible for securing placements. Insurance and letter of introduction are available from night class office.
Some courses have special requirements e.g. most QQI level 6 courses require students to have successfully completed level 5 or equivalent. Other courses require students to be already working in a particular field e.g. supervisory management (healthcare) requires students be working in a health care setting.
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| Course Content |
Expand+Learning Outcomes Level 5
Learners will be able to:
1.Explain the historical development of the ECCE sector in Ireland
2.Outline relevant legislation, policies, practices and procedures pertaining to ECCE provision
3.Explain the importan...
Hide-Learning Outcomes Level 5
Learners will be able to:
1.Explain the historical development of the ECCE sector in Ireland
2.Outline relevant legislation, policies, practices and procedures pertaining to ECCE provision
3.Explain the importance of self awareness and effective interpersonal skills in an ECCE setting
4.Explain the rights of the child in the context of an ECCE setting
5.Communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues
6.Implement practices and activities to promote equality and value diversity in an ECCE setting
7.Implement administration and operational procedures in an ECCE setting to include daily logs, routines and record keeping
8.Participate effectively in team work in an ECCE setting
9.Implement care and education routines with children in the ECCE setting
10.Maintain a quality ECCE environment that complies with relevant regulations and standards
11.Reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses when working with children, families and team members.
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| FET Code |
5N1764
This is a compulsory module for Early Childhood Care and Education Level 5 & 6 |
| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 041-983 7105
Email: night@dife.info |
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