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TL880
Early Childhood Care and Education

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Undergraduate awards typically reflect three to five years of study after secondary school and include Ordinary (Level 7) and Honours Bachelor Degrees and Higher Diplomas (Level 8's).

Undergraduate awards may be achieved directly or through a series of progression steps. Learners may choose to progress upwards from a Level 5 to a Level 6, Level 7 and finally a Level 8.

Undergraduate awards are awarded by the QQI, HEA or Higher Education Institutes.

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3rd level Graduates are qualified for a wide range of occupations, and their education prepares them for roles involving specific skills, and for coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, computer programmers, teachers, chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and financial analysts.

Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
4 Years
Duration of course
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This is an applied programme, where the emphasis is on achieving high academic standards and delivering work-based learning in supervised practice placements. We also teach the necessary managerial skills to set up and run a service. 

Both courses are delivered through a blend of lectures, workshops, practicals, tutorials and online support. All of our students participate in a supervised work placement in one of a variety of settings in Ireland or abroad for two consecutive semesters. 

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 TL880 - Early Childhood Care and Education
IT Tralee

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TL880 - Early Childhood Care and Education
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To view Mature Entry requirements, or alternative requirements, please visit Qualifax or the Colleges' website from the links available in the Course Details section above.

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This course will accept any QQI Level 5 or 6 Major Award as an entry requirement.
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Essential Module Requirements:
Three Distinctions

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Our graduates take up roles such as centre leader/manager and curriculum developer. They work in community outreach, in special education and as early intervention specialists. Because this award is internationally recognised, you also have the opportunity to work abroad.



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