Early Learning & Care - Advanced - Level 6
The overall aim of the two stage programme is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and competence to work as autonomous practitioners, subject to practice supervision, promoting and supporting the holistic needs of children from 0 to six years, and/or to take responsibility for a room or area in 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 |
Entry Requirements
Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Early Learning and Care Autonomous Practitioner
Early Learning and Care Room Leader
Further information
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**The programme leads to a new award, the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care 6M21471.
NB - It is important t
This is a one year full time course leading to a Level 6 QQI Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care Level 6
The overall aim of the two stage programme is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and competence to work as autonomous practitioners, subject to practice supervision, promoting and supporting the holistic needs of children from 0 to six years, and/or to take responsibility for a room or area in an ELC setting*.
This award also provides the learner with the opportunity to transfer and progress into further and higher education and training.
*The current qualification requirement for room leaders is Level 6 (DCEDIY, register of recognised Early Years qualifications.) Qualifications for different roles in ELC may be subject to change in line with evolving national policy.
NB - It is important to note that the 6 mandatory Programme Modules are not accredited Awards in their own right. The Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care will only be awarded on successful completion of Stage One of the Programme and all of the 6 mandatory Programme Modules in Stage Two.
Modules
Advanced Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning and Care
Sociology and Social Policy in Early Learning and Care
The Developing Child
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Inclusive Early Learning and Care
Supervision and Administration in Early Learning and Care
*Modules subject to change
6M21471 - Early Learning & Care - Advanced Level 6
Award QQI Level 6
Advanced Certificate in Early Learning & Care
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