| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Course Provider |
Monaghan Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cavan & Monaghan ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2009 ECE1 |
| 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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QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Monaghan Town |
| Course Content |
Expand+Are you interested in pursuing opportunities in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector? QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education is the minimum legal requirement to work directly with children. In recent years the demand for qualified Ea...
Hide-Are you interested in pursuing opportunities in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector? QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education is the minimum legal requirement to work directly with children. In recent years the demand for qualified Early Year’s professionals has significantly increased.
Is This Course Right For You?
The course provides learners with opportunities for practical workplace experience and the underpinning knowledge of childcare including Síolta and Aistear, as well as fostering communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children. Work Experience within a variety of Early Childhood Care and Education situations forms an integral part of the course.
What Will You Study?
The course provides learners with opportunities for practical workplace experience and the underpinning knowledge of childcare including Síolta and Aistear, as well as fostering communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children. Work Experience within a variety of Early Childhood Care and Education situations forms an integral part of the course.
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| FET Code |
5M2009 - Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Comment |
Qualification
5M2009 QQI Level 5 Early Childhood Care and Education |
| Course Fee |
Government Levy €200.00
QQI Exam Fee € 50.00
Booking Deposit € 50.00
Capitation Fee €130.00
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| Financial Support |
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for a Further Education grant, which is means tested. For more information and advice contact your local Education and Training Board (ETB) or visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online.
Further Information
For more information, please contact Denise McKenna, VTOS Admin Officer on denisemckenna@monaghaninstitute.ie
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| Application Weblink |
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| Subjects Taught |
Areas of study to include:
Early Childhood Education & Play
Early Care and Education Practice
Child Development
Child Health and Wellbeing
Creative Arts for Early Childhood,
Infant & Toddler Years
Word Processing
Work Experience
Personal Effectiveness/Communications |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent. For mature students applications may be considered based on a proven interest in the childcare profession. Entry may be subject to interview and depends on satisfactory completion of an induction programme and Garda Vetting. |
| Assessment Method |
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments
• Examinations
• Project Work
* Practical Skills Tests |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Prospects
Early Childhood Care and Education graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Childcare Practitioner
Early Years Room Leader
Manager working in a s...
Hide-Career Prospects
Early Childhood Care and Education graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Childcare Practitioner
Early Years Room Leader
Manager working in a sessional preschool or full day-care crèche
Owner of a private crèche or preschool
Primary or Post-Primary teaching
MI Progression
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
St Angela’s College Sligo Arts / Professional Masters in Home Economics Education 8/9
Stranmillis University College/QUB Early Childhood Studies (offered on a part time basis at Monaghan Institute) 8
DCU Early Childhood Education 8
DKIT Early Childhood Studies 8
LKIT Early Childhood Care, Health and Education 8
Marino Institute of Education Early Childhood Education 8
Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
Aghabog Early Years > Riverbank Community Childcare Services Ltd, Emyvale
Teach na bPaisti , Monaghan
Tru Beginnings Playgroup Ltd. Emyvale
Farney Community Creche, Carrickmacross
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| Further Enquiries |
Monaghan Institute Education Campus, Armagh Road, Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie
For more information on this course, please contact Concepta Connolly. |
| Course Web Page |
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