| Course Name |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Course Provider |
Monaghan Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cavan & Monaghan ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
6M2007 ELC2 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Monaghan Town |
| Course Content |
Expand+Course Overview
This Advanced Certificate course supports learners develop practical skills and knowledge to be successful in a career in a variety of Early Years settings. Additionally, graduates may decide to progress to higher education to enhanc...
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This Advanced Certificate course supports learners develop practical skills and knowledge to be successful in a career in a variety of Early Years settings. Additionally, graduates may decide to progress to higher education to enhance their qualifications.
Is This Course Right For You?
All staff working in leadership/managerial roles who provide for the preschool year (ECCE scheme) must hold a minimum QQI Level 6 Major Award in Early Childhood Care and Education (or equivalent). This course provides opportunities to work in a variety of early childhood care and education settings, such as Full Day Care and Pre-Schools.
What Will You Study?
If you already have an Early Years qualification or Level 5 equivalent, this course will enhance your knowledge (including Síolta and Aistear) and managerial skills. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to gain work experience within a variety of Early Years settings.
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| FET Code |
6M2007 - Early Childhood Care and Education |
| Duration |
1 year full-time. |
| Comment |
Qualifications Obtained
6M2007 QQI Level 6 Early Childhood Care & Education. |
| Number of Places |
25 |
| Link to Course Fee |
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| Course Fee |
QQI Exam Fee € 80.00
Administration Fee €50.00
Capitation Fee €130.00 |
| Financial Support |
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded. |
| Application Date |
Expand+You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, tran...
Hide-You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Areas of study to include:
Child Development
Early Childhood Curriculum
Childhood Social, Legal & Health Studies
Supervision in Early Childhood Care
Early Childhood Literacy and Numeracy
Special Needs Assisting
Work Experience
Team Leadership |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses. |
| Assessment Method |
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments
• Examinations
• Project Work |
| QQI FET Links to CAO Courses |
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Prospects
Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Managerial and Leadership position within Early Years sett...
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Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Managerial and Leadership position within Early Years settings?Preschool Room Leader.
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
NUIM Early Childhood Teaching and Learning 8
TU Dublin, Tallaght Early Childhood Care and Education 8
DkIT BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies 8
NUIG Early Childhood Studies 8
Durham University Primary Education 8
DCU Early Childhood Education 8
DkIT Early Childhood Studies 8
Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
Teach na bPaisti, Monaghan
Newbliss Childcare, Newbliss
Art Mooney Childcare Centre Oram
Edenbeag Childcare Centre, Emyvale
Carrickmacross Community Childcare Ltd.
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| Further Enquiries |
For more information on this course, please contact Lynda Smyth.
Email: lyndasmyth@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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