| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Course Provider |
Moate Business College |
| Course Code |
5M2009 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Moate |
| Course Content |
This one year programme enables students to become professional, reflective practitioners with an integrated approach in early childhood care and education. Students will acquire skills in the area of children’s play, art and craft, social studies, child development and children with additional needs. A supervised work placement also allows students to link theory to practice and gain valuable experience in different childcare settings. |
| FET Code |
5M2009 - Early Childhood Care & Education - Level 5 |
| Duration |
1 year full-time. |
| Comment |
QQI Certification
On successful completion of the course, candidates who reach the required standard will receive the following awards:
QQI Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education with Special Needs –Level 5 (5M2009)
5 Reasons to Choose Moate Business College:
- Earn up to 390 CAO Points
- Low Fees
- Erasmus+ Opportunities
- Students Grants Available
- Advanced Entry into 2nd Year of many Third Level Colleges |
| Alternative Entry |
Mature students are always welcome. |
| Course Fee |
There are no fees for tuition. However, charges exist to cover the costs of the following items: examination fees, workshops and registration charges by professional bodies. Please contact info@moatebc.com for information on individual course costs. |
| Financial Support |
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested PLC maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
To apply online please click on the "Application Weblink" below. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
Child Development 5N1764
Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773
Child Health & Well Being 5N1765
Early Care & Education Practice 5N1770
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1365
Creative Arts for Early Childhood 5N1796
Special Needs Assisting 5N1786
Note: Modules may be subject to change |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate Standard or QQI Level 4
English language requirement of a B2.2 standard where English is not your first language
Basic I.T. Skills required
All mature students (23+) without these qualifications are welcome to apply
All applicants may be subject to Garda Vetting |
| QQI FET Links to CAO Courses |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Possible Progression from this course
Moate Business College
6M2007 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 6)
CAO progression options
Click here for Progression Routes from Early Childhood Care and Education with Spe...
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Moate Business College
6M2007 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 6)
CAO progression options
Click here for Progression Routes from Early Childhood Care and Education with Special Needs 5M2009
The link above is to the Progression Routes Section of the CareersPortal website. You can use this link to find the CAO courses that are available to you with your Moate Business College (MBC) QQI Award. Use the Career Sectors/Regions filters to focus your research.
Moate Business College does not accept responsibility for any errors on the CareersPortal website. It is always advisable to check the individual college website also.
Career Opportunities
This course provides the basic platform for finding employment in the Childcare and Education sector, or as a pathway to further studies. There are a wide range of opportunities in the sector, including:
Playschool
Crèche
Montessori
After-school clubs
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| Further Enquiries |
Got any questions about this course? email: deirdredixon@moatebc.com
Moate Business College,
Lake Road,
Moate, Co Westmeath.
Tel: 090 6481178.
info@moatebc.com
www.moatebusinesscollege.com |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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