Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This full-time course prepares learners to work as a Childcare practitioner with young children and/or to take responsibility as Room Leader/Supervisor in a variety of early learning and care settings. This award also provides the learner with the opportunity to progress into further and higher education and training.
Certification:
- Stage 1: (Year 1) QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care 5M21473
- Stage 2: (Year 2) QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care 6M21471
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Stage 1 (Year 1) Modules:
Professional Practice Placement in ELC Two settings: Birth – 2.8 years, 2.8 years – 6 years
Children’s Rights, Legislation and Regulation
Holistic Care of Children 0 – 6 years
Early Childhood Growth and Development
Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies
Understanding and Assisting Children with Additional Needs
Optional: Stage 2 (Year 2) Modules:
Advanced Professional Practice Placement in ELC Two settings: Birth – 2.8 years, 2.8 years - 6 years
Sociology and Social Policy in Early Learning and Care
The Developing Child
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Inclusive Early Learning and Care
Supervision and Administration in Early Learning and Care
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 6M21471 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Early Years Educator | Lead Early Years Educator