Course Code: CI062CS
Course Level: 6
Award Title: FETAC/QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
QQI Code: 6M2007
Duration: 1 Year
Entry Requirements
FETAC/QQI Level 5 Award in Early Childhood Care or Equivalent. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements but can demonstrate industry experience.
Course Description
This course aims to build on the knowledge and skills and competencies of those who achieved a FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification and wish to progress to managerial level. The course is designed to meet the needs of the growing childcare provision in Ireland and the new SÃolta Quality Framework and Aistear Curriculum. Many childcare settings are now seeking level 6 qualifications for their employees in line with the requirements of the ECCE Scheme.
Course Content
Child Development
Early Childhood Curriculum
Early Learning Environment
Childhood Social, Legal and Health Studies
Personal and Professional Development
Early Childhood Literacy and Numeracy
Special Needs Assisting
Work Experience
Career Opportunities
Holders of a FETAC/QQI Level 6 Early Childhood Care and Education award may enter employment directly in a supervisory role in a range of childcare settings.
Progression Opportunities
Graduates of this course are eligible to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
