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...

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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+Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Le...

Hide-Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 5 when accessing a Level 6 programme.

Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.

Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a broad range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course and be able to exercise initiative and independence when carrying out course activities.

Expand+Start Date 11/09/2017
End Date 01/06/2018
Duration 33 Weeks

The Early Childcare Care and Education Award at Level 6 provides learners with the knowledge, skills and competence to work as Childcare practitioners and to lead and supervise other...

Hide-Start Date 11/09/2017
End Date 01/06/2018
Duration 33 Weeks

The Early Childcare Care and Education Award at Level 6 provides learners with the knowledge, skills and competence to work as Childcare practitioners and to lead and supervise others. Those qualified through this programme may be employed in a variety of ECCE settings including day care, preschool, crèche and after school facilities. The programme meets the educational requirements as set out for the Government’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme, which requires that at least one person in each childcare centre or crèche is qualified at this level.

Progression
On completion of Early Childhood Care and Education Level 6, many students move directly to employment in crèches, preschools and other childcare settings. Some students may also progress to Higher Education in Universities and Institutes of Technology.

Application
Application is free via our website www.grangecc.ie Further Education section.

This is a Back to Education Initiative Course (BTEI). All participants must be eligible for BTEI.

Minimum Entry Requirements
Candidates need to have completed a QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent.

Title Award Awarding Body

Child Development - 6N1942 Child Development (6N1942) QQI
Early Childhood Curriculum Early Childhood Curriculum (6N1944) QQI
Special Needs Assisting Special Needs Assisting (6N1957) QQI
Work Experience Work Experience (6N1946) QQI
Communications Communications (6N1950) QQI
Personal And Professional Development Personal & Professional Development (6N1949) QQI
Supervision In Early Childhood Care Supervision in Early Childhood Care (6N1973) QQI
Childhood Social Legal & Health Studies Level 6 Childhood Social Legal & Health Studies (6N1945) QQI

Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes associated with this award are outlined in the associated Component Specifications.

Further Details

For more information visit the course website at http://grangecc.ie/further-ed/part-time-courses-2/early-childhood-care-education-supervisory-2/