Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (with Special Needs) (Course Code 6M2007) QQI Level 6

AIMS

This one year programme 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

Students wishing to attend this course are advised to have completed level 5 studies in childcare in order to secure a place on the course. Applications are especially invited from mature students. Final selection subject to interview and all applicants may be subject to Garda Vetting.

• Child Development 6N1942
• Childhood Social, legal and Health Studies 6N1945
• Team Leadership 6N1948
• Occupational First Aid 5N1207
• Early Childhood Curriculum 6N1944

• Supervision in Early Childhood Care 6N1973
• Work Experience 6N1946
• Early Childhood Art and Culture 6N1936
• Special Needs Assisting 6N1957

Note:  Modules may be subject to change

• AL764 Early Years Care and Education (AIT)
• CW748 Early Childhood Education and Care Level 8  (Carlow IT – Direct Entry to Year 2)
• SG242 Early Childhood Education Level 8 (Sligo IT –  Direct Entry to Year 2)
• WD149 Early Childhood Studies Level 8 (Waterford IT)

• DK876 Early Childhood Studies Level 8 (Dundalk IT)
• BN030 Early Childhood Care and Education Level 7 (IT Blanchardstown)
• BN118 Early Childhood Care and Education Level 8 (IT Blanchardstown)
• BN030 Early Childcare & Education (IT Blanchardstown – Direct entry to year 2)

Successful graduates of the course are eligible to work in a variety of settings which include –

• Playschool
• Crèche
• Montessori
• After school clubs
• Graduates may also gain employment working as nannies or au pairs