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Early Childhood Care & Education

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

Students wishing to specialise in Special Needs and working with School Age Children can select these modules as part of the programme. This course gives students the skills necessary to be part of a team in a childcare setting.

What will you Study?

Early Childhood Care and Education – NFQ Level 5 QQI award  (5M2009) Full/Time Core Elements
  • Early Childhood Education and Play
  • Early Care and Education Practice
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Child Health and Well Being
  • Communications
  • Equality and Diversity in Childcare
  • Special Needs Assisting
  • Creative Arts for Early Childhood Education
  • Child Development
  • School Age Childcare
  • Work Experience

(components may vary)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate. Mature applicants welcome All applicants interviewed and subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting

Duration

1 Year full time

  • €40 Plc deposit on acceptance
  • €200 Government levy
  • €50 Exam fees
Certification

NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI (5M2009)

Progression Routes

The course prepares students for progression to a NFQ Level 6 QQI award or to third level colleges through the CAO.

Career Options

This course is offered to those who wish to work in a crèche, play-school or work as a self-employed childcare practitioner

Child Development 5N1764
Early Care and Education Practice 5N1770
Early Childhood Education and Play 5N1773
Child Health and Wellbeing 5N1765
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
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.

To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:

CAO with Any QQI Major Award

To view additional CAO courses which this specific course may lead to, click on one of the Award Codes below:

Old FETAC Code New QQI Code
DCHSC 5M2009

To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.

Further Research

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Other courses you may be interested in...

The following courses are related to the course above and are from colleges in the same region. These might be worth exploring further. You can sort the list by Title or College by clicking on the column headings.
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Early Childhood Care & Education Whitehall College of Further Education 
Childcare & Early Learning Killester College of Further Education 
Early Childhood Care & Education Inchicore College of Further Education 
Care of the Special Child - Special Needs Assistant Liberties College 
Montessori Teaching Killester College of Further Education 
Advanced Certificate in Childcare Inchicore College of Further Education 
Montessori 2 1/2 years to 6 years Liberties College 
Montessori & Childcare Liberties College 
Early Childhood Care & Education Liberties College 
Childcare Studies Sallynoggin College of Further Education 
Early Childhood Care & Education - Advanced Whitehall College of Further Education 
Early Childhood Care & Education Liberties College 
Early Childhood Care and Education College of Further Education Dundrum 
Early Childhood Care & Education Marino College of Further Education 
Early Childhood Care & Education - Additional Needs Whitehall College of Further Education 
Early Childhood Care & Education Ballyfermot College of Further Education 
Childcare with Special Needs Assistant Greenhills College 
Early Childhood Care & Education Deansrath Community College 
Education & Training Whitehall College of Further Education 
Childcare Management Sallynoggin College of Further Education 
Early Childhood Care & Education  
Childcare Supervisor with Management Greenhills College 
Special Needs Assisting Marino College of Further Education 
Early Childhood Care & Education College of Further Education Dundrum 
Early Childhood Care & Education Grange Community College 
Special Needs Assistant College of Further Education Dundrum 
Classroom Assistant - Special Needs Assistant Liberties College 
Supervision in Childcare Marino College of Further Education 
Childhood Education & Training Sallynoggin College of Further Education 
Childcare and Education (Afterschool Care) Inchicore College of Further Education 

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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