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Early Childhood Care & Education

Course Code: SCC

Duration: 1 Year

This 1-year childcare course is for students interested in working with children, childhood education & child development, with practical work experience.

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OVERVIEW

The childcare course is designed for students interested in working with children. Students learn about the practices and procedures involved in taking care of children. Work experience is an integral part of the course. It consists of one day each week and a two week block placement.

COURSE CONTENT

Child Development
Child Health and Well Being
Communications
Early Care and Education Practice
Early Childhood Education and Play
Social Studies
Word Processing
Work Experience

The childcare course is designed for students interested in working with children including childhood education & work experience

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI level 4 Certificate. The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+). All applicants are required to bring two written references to interview.

CERTIFICATION

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009
Certificate in First Aid

PROGRESSION

Graduates may progress to courses in Higher Education Institutions on a competitive basis through the new QQI Common Awards System (CAS). For information on the scheme see Higher Education Links Scheme.

Graduates with a merit profile may apply for entry to BTEC Higher National Diploma in Applied Social Studies/ Social Care in BCFE.