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This one-year course/programme prepares students to work with young children aged 0 – 6 in a variety of childcare settings. The award will provide participants with skills, knowledge and competence to work as a childcare professional within the childcare and early education sector.
COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Education and Play
- Work Experience
- Creative Arts for Early Childhood
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- Early Care and Education and Practice
- Child Health and Well Being
- Communications
- Equality and Diversity in Childcare
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CAREER PROSPECTS
Students who qualify in this area can pursue further study and a career in:
- Assistants in Crèches
- Pre-schools and Playschools
- Au pairing / Nanny
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- Nurseries
- Primary Schools and Special Needs Classroom 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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