Early Learning & Care - Stage 2 - Advanced
This Advanced Certificate course will give you the skills to work effectively and confidently within a childcare 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
Learners should have completed and succeeded in the ELC Stage 1 certificate or hold a full Level 5 Childcare award.
Careers / Further progression
Careers and Opportunities
Students who successfully achieve their qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education can advance as supervisors/room leaders in Pre-School Centres, Day Nurseries, Afterschool settings, Creches, Child Care Residential Centres, Hospitals and as Nannies. There are opportunities also to work as a Special Needs Assistant in a primary school setting. Many of our past students have furthered their studies and progressed onto Third level degrees in Early Childhood Education.
Further Study Opportunities/Advanced Entry into Year 2 of Degrees - conditions apply:
• Early Childhood Education and Care Degree in NCI
• Early Childhood Education and Care Degree in TU (campus options Blanchardstown or Tallaght]-level 7)
• Early Childhood Education Degree in DCU
• Early Childhood Teaching & Learning (flexible) in Maynooth University
Further information
Start Date: September 2026.
Registration Fee: €100. Course Materials: €50.
Student Grants
Eligible students can apply for a SUSI Grant to assist with course costs. Please contact SUSI.ie for further information.
View https://www.cathalbrughafet.ie/general-information for other grants and supports.
Apply online. Please see "Application Weblink" above.
Advanced Certificate in Early Learning & Care (North Strand Campus).
Course Overview
Do you want to further develop your experience and knowledge in the childcare sector? Do you want the opportunity to become a room leader/supervisor in a creche? This Advanced Certificate course will give you the skills to work effectively and confidently within a childcare setting. You will gain a deeper understanding of the early learning environment and develop skills to work well with staff and parents as well as children.
Within the college year, students are required to reach 150 hours of Practice placement; this will include block weeks at various times throughout the year.
Certification: Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care.
Modules List:
Advanced Professional Practice Placement
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Inclusive Early Learning and Care
Sociology and Social Policy
Supervision and Administration
The Developing Child
Please note the components listed above may vary occasionally.
6M21471 - Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care
North Strand Campus
171 North Strand Road, Dublin 1, D01 Y160
T: 01 855 7116
F: 01 855 4064