Project Description
Early Years Educator
A career in childcare and early years education is highly rewarding, but requires detailed knowledge, competencies and skills. This course offers a comprehensive preparation for a career in early years care and education. You will receive practical training, and develop a comprehensive understanding of childcare theory and legislation. As part of the course, you will undertake a placement in childcare settings.
Successful students are awarded an internationally recognised qualification. This qualification allows you to work in a variety of childcare and special needs settings. Our course can provide a stepping-stone to work, or to further study including an early childhood studies degree.
What Makes This Course Special
- Internationally recognised qualification
- High-level skills training
- Professional practice education
- Outstanding facilities
- Highly experienced Childcare team
- Excellent progression routes
Course Content
- Child Development
- Child Health & Well Being
- Early Care & Education Practice
- Early Childhood Education & Play
- Equality & Diversity in Childcare
- Communications
- Creative Arts for Early Childhood
- Work Experience
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
- After School Services
- Au pair Work
- Crèches Assistant
- Nanny
- Nurseries Assistant
- Pre-schools & Playschools
- Primary Schools Assistant
- Special Needs Assistants
Entry Requirements
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education 5M2009
Costs
Standard registration and QQI L5 exam costs (see costs, fees and finance)
Garda Vetting
See the Garda Vetting details on the Entry Requirements Page
PLSS Code: 305010
Coordinator: Fiona Maher
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.