| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Course Provider |
Newport College - St Josephs |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Tipperary ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2009 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Newport |
| Course Content |
Post Leaving Cert courses provide learners with the opportunity to improve and develop the skills they need to gain employment. It also provides an important access route for adult learners who wish to gain entry to higher education.
This course is designed for Adults and PLC students who wish to pursue a career in the childcare sector. |
| FET Code |
5M2009 - Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Work Experience
Relevant work experience forms an important part of each course provided. It allows learners an opportunity to practice skills taught in classroom.
Garda Vetting
Students who commence a course in Newport College are required to undertake Garda Vetting.
All courses are offered subject to approval of the Department of Education and Science. Newport college reserves the right to restructure or cancel any course without notice |
| Course Fee |
Expand+- All students are required to pay a registration fee of €100
- Any student who enrols on a PLC course is eligible to pay a €200 PLC Programme participant contribution (Circular Letter from the government 0013/2011) The following categories of parti...
Hide-- All students are required to pay a registration fee of €100
- Any student who enrols on a PLC course is eligible to pay a €200 PLC Programme participant contribution (Circular Letter from the government 0013/2011) The following categories of participants are exempt from paying this contribution:
- Full medical card holders in their own right and their dependent children
- Those who are eligible under the student grant scheme
- Those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or VTOS scheme.
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| Financial Support |
Maintenance Grants /Allowances:
Students attending our PLC courses are eligible to apply for a means tested Grant. Application forms and further information on grants can be obtained from www.studentfinance.ie
BTEA (Back to Education Allowance
an educational opportunity scheme for unemployed people or lone parents. Contact your local social welfare office for further details. |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Complete the application form and return to the PLC Co-ordinator, Newport College. Early application is advisable to ensure a place on a course. |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start in September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
Modules may include:
Early Childhood Education & Play
Child Development
Early Care and Education Practice,
Child Health and Wellbeing,
Working in Childcare,
Communications,
Work Experience,
Children with Additional Needs,
Word Processing,
Disability Awareness (Level 6). |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students welcome |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Cert students (including LCA & LCVP)
Adult and mature students wishing to return to education
Those who are currently unemployed
Graduates who are seeking to upskill |
| Assessment Method |
A variety of modes of assessments may be used including assignments, collection of work, examinations, learning records, projects and skills demonstrations. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Work As:
- Qualified Childcare Worker / Room Leader
- Classroom Assistant
- Special Needs Assistant
- Child Minder
Work in:
- Crèche
- School Aged Children Services
- Schools as Assistants
- Residential Homes
As a holder of this qualification you are eligible to apply to Certificate, Ordinary Degree and Honours degree course through the Higher Education Links Scheme. |
| Further Enquiries |
PLC Co-ordinator,
Newport, Co. Tipperary.
Tel: 061 378 262
Email: newportcollege@eircom.net
or
Clodagh Kelly
Tel: 061 378 262
Email: ckelly@tipperaryetb.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |