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

AIMS

This one year Level 6 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

Relevant QQI Level 5 Award:

• 5M2009 Early Childhood Care and Education (MBC)
• 5M2181 Applied Social Studies (MBC)
• Other Relevant Level 5 Award

All mature students (23+) with relevant work experience are welcome to apply

All applicants may be subject to Garda Vetting

• Child Development 6N1942
• Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies 6N1945
• Team Leadership 6N1948
• 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

Athlone Institute of Technology

• AL863 Early Years Care and Education (Level 8)

Mary Immaculate College

• M1007 Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 8)

A full list of course progression is available here

Institute of Technology Carlow

• CW748 Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 8)

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