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Supervisory Childcare

Course Code(s):  6M2007
QQI Award Code:  6M2007 Early Childhood Care and Education
Award:  National Framework of Qualifications level
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Colaiste Chathail Naofa

Colaiste Chathail Naofa
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Course overview

Course Code 6M2007
QQI Award Code 6M2007 Early Childhood Care and Education
Award National Framework of Qualifications level

Course Description

This supervisor course will be of benefit to those who have particular interest in the professionalism of their business. The course is designed for learners who already work in the childcare sector or who hope to take up a position in the area. This course will suit those who have a good childcare knowledge, have experience at supervisory level, and are seeking to progress their own professional development.

What will you Study?

Child Development
Early Childhood Curriculum
Work Experience
Supervision in Early Childhood Care
Communications
Childhood Social, Legal and Health Studies
Child Psychology
Professional Portfolio Development (in association with W.C.C.)
Important Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands. Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.

Progression to CAO Courses

Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

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Old FETAC Code New QQI Code
DCXXX 6M2007

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Related Career Sectors

This course prepares people for careers typically found in the sectors below. You can explore information relating to these sectors by clicking on the titles below.
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National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)

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