Early Childhood Care and Education (Course Code 5M2009) QQI Level 5

AIMS

This one year Level 5 award enables students to become professional, reflective practitioners with an integrated approach in early childhood care and education. Students will acquire skills in the area of children’s play, art and craft, social studies, child development and children with additional needs. A supervised work placement also allows students to link theory to practice and gain valuable experience in different childcare settings.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Leaving Certificate Standard or QQI Level 4

All mature students (23+) without these qualifications are welcome to apply

All applicants may be subject to Garda Vetting

• Child Development  5N1764
• Early Childhood Education and Play 5N1773
• Child Health and Well Being 5N1765
• Early Care and Education Practice  5N1770
• Communications 5N0690

• Work Experience 5N1365
• Creative Arts for Early Childhood 5N1769
• Special Needs Assisting 5N1786

Note:  Modules may be subject to change

Athlone Institute of Technology

• AL764 Early Years Care and Education (Level 7)
• AL860 Social Care Practice (Level 8)

Moate Business College

• 6M2007 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 6)

A full list of course progression is available here

Institute of Technology Carlow

• CW748 Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 8)
• CW758 Applied Social Studies – Professional Social Care (Level 8)

• Playschool
• Crèche
• Montessori
• After-school clubs