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This one-year course/programme aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills and competence required to work effectively in Early Childhood Education in a leadership / supervisory capacity.
COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT
- Child Development
- Childhood Social & Legal Studies
- Work Experience
- Early Childhood Literacy & Numeracy
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- Early Childhood Curriculum
- Leadership
- Creative Studies for Special Needs
- Child Psychology
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CAREER PROSPECTS
Students who qualify in this area can pursue further study and a career in:
- Nursery Supervisor / Manager
- Primary School assistant
- Special educational needs Assistant
- Childminding Business
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- Pre- school leader
- Play group Leader
- Nanny
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FETAC LEVEL 5 Certificate in Childcare or equivalent.
CERTIFICATION
Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC): Level 6 - 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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