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Early Childhood Care & Education with Special Needs Assisting

Course Code(s):  5M2009
QQI Award Code:  5M2009 Early Childhood Care and Education
Award:  National Framework of Qualifications level
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Mullingar Community College

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Course overview

Course Code 5M2009
QQI Award Code 5M2009 Early Childhood Care and Education
Award National Framework of Qualifications level

Course Description

This is a one year full time childcare course designed to equip candidates to work as members of a professional team in the area of childcare. This course introduces learners to a general working knowledge and understanding of children in early childhood. Students gain first hand experience throughout the year by attending work placements in a variety of settings. This course is designed to develop the caring, practical, communication and intellectual skills essential for working with children.

What will you Study?

Child Health and Wellbeing 5N1765
Child Development 5N1764
Art and Craft in Childcare
Special Needs Assisting 5N1786
Early Care and Education Practice 5N1770
Early Childhood Education and Play 5N1773
Word Processing 5N1358
Customer Service 5N0972
Work Experience 5N1356
Paediatric first aid *Manual handling*
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

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Old FETAC Code New QQI Code
DCHSC 5M2009

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Sample Careers

If you are interested in this course, then some of these occupations may be of interest. These suggestions are related by Career Sector and Career Interests, and may be worth exploring.
Teacher - Art and Design    Computer Trainer / Instructor  
Educational Psychologist   Teacher - Languages  
Exercise and Health Instructor   Information Officer - Adult Guidance   
IT Trainer   Special Needs Assistant - SNA  
Teacher - English as a Foreign Language   Classroom Assistant  
Lecturer / Teacher- Further Education   Staff Trainer  
Lecturer - Third Level    Teacher - Physical Education  
Art Therapist   Guidance Counsellor - Post Primary  
Childcare worker   Driving Instructor  
Montessori Teacher   Teacher - Nursery/Playgroup   
Teacher - Primary / Gael School   Teacher - Agricultural Science  
Teacher - Post Primary   Fitness / Aerobics Instructor  
Community Education Officer   Careers Adviser  
Guidance Counsellor - Adult Education   Road Safety Officer  
Museum Educator   Riding / Equestrian Instructor  

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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