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Course Description

Early Childhood Care & Education

Course Delivery

Blended Online option – Live Webinars, recorded lectures and classroom sessions

Learners will have support through contact with their online blended learning tutor by phone and by email throughout the duration of the course.

Qualifications

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Early Childhood Care and Education – 8 Components

Course Code

5M2009

Course Price

Pay In Full – €895

Pay in Instalments – €1000

(€250 deposit & 3 monthly instalments paid consecutively of €250 starting when the course begins)

Aims

The Early Childhood Care and Education Level 5 full major award programme offers learners a comprehensive preparation for a career as an Early Years practitioner in a variety of ECCE settings.

Entry Requirements

A minimum Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard of education. Mature applicants with relevant life/work experience. Proficiency in English language with a strong interest in the provision of quality care and education for children.

Continuous Assessment

Students need to complete 110 hours of work practice in an ECCE setting.

Continuous assessment including practical skills demonstrations and 1 written examination.

Course Content

  • 5N1764  CHILD DEVELOPMENT
  • 5N1770  EARLY CARE & EDUCATION PRACTICE
  • 5N1773  EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & PLAY
  • 5N1765  CHILD HEALTH & WELL BEING
  • 5N1356  WORK EXPERIENCE
  • 5N0690 COMMUNICATIONS
  • 5N1786  SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING
  • 5N1781  SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE

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