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5M21473 Early Learning and Care Stage 1 (with Special Needs Assisting)

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care

Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May

Coordinator: Caroline Regan

The aim of this two-year programme is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skill and competence to work as autonomous practitioners, subject to practice supervision, promotion and supporting the holistic needs of children 0-6 years, and/or to take responsibility for a room or area in the early learning and care setting. This award also provides the learner with the opportunity to progress into further and higher education and training.

Qualification

QQI Certificate in Early Learning and Care, NFQ Level 5

  • Those who prefer to finish after one year can achieve a Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care on successful completion of all modules.

Professional practice placement

  • Learners must complete 150 hours professional practice placement in a Tusla registered Early Learning and Care setting. You will be required to conduct this placement with two age groups: (1) working directly with children aged between 0- 2 years 8 months, and (2) working directly with children aged 2 years 8 months – 6 years.
  • Learners must be Garda vetted before going on professional practice placement
  • Learners must pass the professional practice placement elements in each year.

Employment Opportunities

Learners exiting the programme after completing Stage 1 with a QQI Level 5 award in Early Learning Care can progress to employment in a range of early years settings such as;

  • Montessori Pre Schools and Schools
  • Private Crèches
  • Community Playgroups
  • Centres offering ECCE free pre-school years

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Education Progression

Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009
TU Dublin City Centre Early Childhood Education G Level 8 TU995
DCU Education and Training G Level 8 DC235
DCU Early Childhood Education G Level 8 DC001
Marino Institute of Education Early Childhood Education G Level 8 CM020
Marino Institute of Education Education Studies G Level 8 CM010
UCD Arts Level 8 DN520
UCD Humanities Level 8 DN530
UCD Social Sciences Level 8 DN700
UCD Psychology Level 8 DN720
UCD Social Policy and Sociology Level 8 DN750
TU Dublin Blanch/Tallaght Early Childhood Care and Education G Level 7 TU790
TU Dublin Blanch/Tallaght Early Childhood Care and Education G Level 8 TU989
TU Dublin Blanchardstown Applied Social Studies in Social Care G Level 7 TU791
TU Dublin Blanchardstown Applied Social Studies in Social Care G Level 8 TU991
TU Dublin Blanchardstown Community and Youth Development G Level 7 TU792
TU Dublin Blanchardstown Community and Youth Development G Level 8 TU992
TU Dublin Tallaght Applied Social Care G Level 8 TU997
Maynooth University Community and Youth Work G+ Level 8 MH116
Maynooth University Early Childhood Teaching &Learning G Level 8 MH003
Maynooth University Community and Youth Work G+ (Part-time In Service) Level 8 MH802
South East TU Early Childhood Education &Practice G Level 8 CW748
Direct Application (Non CAO courses) – Private Colleges (Fees Payable)
Portobello Institute Montessori Teaching Level 6
+ Questionnaire / Skills Test and Interview G Garda Vetting Required

For a more detailed list of progression options please www.cao.ie

Course modules are reviewed annually and may be subject to change