Early Learning & Care - Stage 2 - Advanced
This level 6 Advanced certificate in Early Learning and Care is designed to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and competence to work as practitioners, promoting and supporting the holistic needs of children from 0 to six years, and/or to take management and leadership role of responsibility within an ELC setting.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
All applicants must have completed a QQI L5 in Early Learning and Care.
Careers / Further progression
Educational Progression:
Graduates who achieve the required standard may progress to further studies in:
• NCI, BA (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care – (advanced entry to Year 2 with Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care)
• TU Dublin, TU790 Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and TU995 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education
• DCU, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education – Code: DC001
Employment Progression
Our QQI level 6 major award in Early Learning and Care (ELC) qualifies students to open their own childcare setting or work as a room leader, supervisor, or manager in an early years setting. This course will prepare graduates for roles in a range of Early Childhood settings as well as employment as Special Needs Assistants in schools.
Further information
Course Commencement Date: 01/09/2026.
Registration Fee: €50 (non refundable, secures your place). This is the total course charge for this college year. Registration fee is non refundable, and secures course place. In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs, or professional fees may apply to some courses.
Students may apply for a grant through www.susi.ie Some students are eligible for places on VTOS courses or through the DSP through back to education allowance.
Applications are open. To apply please click on "Application Weblink" above.
This level 6 Advanced certificate in Early Learning and Care is designed to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and competence to work as practitioners, promoting and supporting the holistic needs of children from 0 to six years, and/or to take management and leadership role of responsibility within an ELC setting.
Modules:
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Inclusive Early Learning and Care
Sociology and Social Policy in ELC
Supervision and Administration in Early Learning & Care
The Developing Child
Advanced Professional Practice Placement
Optional: Special Needs Assisting QQI L6
150 hours work experience required.
6M21471 - Early Learning & Care Advanced
Dublin College Donaghmede Grange,
Head Office
Grange Abbey Road,
Donaghmede,
Dublin 13
Eircode: D13 NX25
tel: +353 1 8471422
General Enquiries
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