Early Learning and Care, Level 5 Certificate (full or part-time option available)
Early Learning and Care, Level 5 Certificate (full or part-time option available)
Our Early Learning and Care Level 5 Certificate will give you the industry required qualification to work in a childcare setting. Throughout the course you will gain an insight into how children learn and develop.
The course itself is very practical as work experience is a key component and students will both plan and implement activities in their service and will practice their skills on a weekly basis.
Certification: QQI level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care
Modules:
Professional Practice Placement in ELC
Children’s Rights, Legislation and Regulation
Holistic Care of Children (Birth to Six Years)
Early Childhood Growth and Development
Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies
Understanding and Assisting Children with Additional Needs
Assignment Preparation
Course Requirements: Garda Vetting will be required for work experience. For those with English as a second language, a good standard of both written and spoken English is required.
Places available: 12
Progression Routes:
Employment in a Crèche, Primary School as a SNA, Playschool or Montessori
Further Education: Level 6 Advanced Certificate Early Learning and Care Award in WFETC
Third Level Education: Apply directly to an undergraduate degree or to Access Programmes in institutions such as UCD, Trinity College or Carlow IT (Clermont Campus)
