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This one-year course/programme aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to work effectively with young children in a variety of childcare settings.
COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Education and Play
- Communications
- Children with Additional Needs
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- Early Care and Education Practice
- Child Health and Well Being
- Work Experience
- Special Needs Assisting
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CAREER PROSPECTS
Students who qualify in this area can pursue further study and a career in:
- Creches
- Nurseries
- Pre-schools and Playschools
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- As an Au pair
- Nanny
- Special Needs Assistant
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CERTIFICATION
Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC): Level 5 - Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
Due to ongoing developments in FETAC, award names and content are subject to change.
HIGHER EDUCATION
FETAC graduates are eligible to apply to Institutes of Technology and Universities for follow-on courses.
GARDA VETTING
Garda Vetting is a requirement on courses / programmes where students / learners have access to children or vulnerable adults. Prior to attending work experience students / learners must be vetted by the Gardai. All students / learners being offered a place on a course/programme will be issued with Garda Vetting forms by post with the course offer.
Students / learners who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland / Northern Ireland and for whom Garda Vetting is unavailable are required to provide vetting from the relevant police authorities.
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