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Early Childhood Care & Education - Advanced

Course Code(s):  6M2007
QQI Award Code:  6M2007 Early Childhood Care and Education
Award:  National Framework of Qualifications level
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Roscrea Community College

Roscrea Community College
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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 programme allows the candidate achieve a recognised qualification in the rapidly growing field of childcare. The course is ideally suited to those who wish to work with children in supervised settings.

What will you Study?

Child Development 6N1942

Early Childhood Curriculum 6N1944

Early Childhood Literacy & Numeracy 6N1935

Early Learning Environment 6N1933

Work Experience 6N1946

Communications 6N1950

Childhood Social Legal & Health Studies 6N1945
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)

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DCXXX 6M2007

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Early Childhood Care & Education Newport College - St Josephs 
Early Childhood Care and Education Nenagh College 
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Early Childhood Care & Education - Advanced Templemore College of Further Education 
Health Care Support Colaiste Mhuire Thurles 
Social Studies - Applied Nenagh College 
Applied Psychology & Social Studies Templemore College of Further Education 
Childcare & Additional Needs Central Technical Institute Senior College 
Early Childhood Care & Education - Classroom Assistant Colaiste Mhuire Thurles 
Early Childhood Care & Education Roscrea Community College 
Healthcare Support Roscrea Community College 
Early Childhood Care & Education Templemore College of Further Education 
Healthcare Support Newport College - St Josephs 
Social Studies - Applied Newport College - St Josephs 
Early Childhood Care & Education Colaiste Mhuire Thurles 
Healthcare Support Central Technical Institute Senior College 
Health Services Supervisory Management Roscrea Community College 

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.
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Educational Psychologist   Teacher - Languages  
Exercise and Health Instructor   Classroom Assistant  
Teacher - Primary / Gael School   Staff Trainer  
Teacher - Post Primary   IT Trainer  
Teacher - Physical Education   Lecturer - Third Level   
Teacher - English as a Foreign Language   Teacher - Nursery/Playgroup   
Teacher - Agricultural Science   Guidance Counsellor - Post Primary  
Art Therapist   Childcare worker  
Information Officer - Adult Guidance    Driving Instructor  
Special Needs Assistant - SNA   Montessori Teacher  
Lecturer / Teacher- Further Education   Fitness / Aerobics Instructor  
Clinical Psychologist   Ambulance Assistant / Intermediate Care Operative  
Community Resource Worker - Visual Impairment   Home Help Assistant  
Music Therapist   Nursery Nurse  
Home Help Organiser   Social Care Worker / Practitioner  
Occupational Therapist   Clergy / Religious Ministers  
Constituency Worker   Care Worker  
Guidance Counsellor - Adult Education   Community Development Worker / Officer  
Careers Adviser   Social Worker  
Psychotherapist   Community Education Officer  
Aid Worker - Humanitarian   Care Assistant - Children  
Counsellor   Road Safety Officer  
Linguist   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.
Education
Social & Caring
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National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)

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