Early Learning & Care Advanced Stage 1
This course will prepare graduates for roles in a range of Early Childhood settings as well as employment as Special Needs Assistants in schools.
This part time programme can lead to the Advanced Certificate at Level 6, although learners will have the option to exit after 2 years having achieved the Early Learning and Care Level 5 Stage 1 Award.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year Full Time
Entry Requirements
All applicants must attend course advisory meeting/interview.
Candidates must have completed Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent (QQI Level 4 modules) in order to participate on the course.
Mature applicants welcome and will have the opportunity to meet entry requirements via an interview and written task where the minimum entry requirement is not met.
ESOL applicants will be required to undergo a language assessment in order to ensure they will be able to meet the demands of the course.
Applicants will receive information about this at their advisory meeting/interview.
Garda Vetting is required and is organised by the College.
Offers made on this course are made based on the applicant satisfying minimum entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Employment
Graduates undertake employment in a range of Early Learning and Care Settings such as Creches, Montessori Schools, Community Playgroups and Afterschool Programmes.
Education
Many students choose to progress to the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care (Stage 2 - Level 6).
Students may also progress to courses such as
Technological University of Dublin TU995
Early Childhood Education
TU996 Social Care
Further information
Registration Fee - €50
Registration fee is non refundable, and secures course place.
Course charges - under review for reduction, max €150 in 2022/2023.
Many additional exemptions from fees for medical card holders, those in Receipt of the SUSI grant, Back to Education Allowance or VTOS.
Students may apply for a grant through www.susi.ie
Some students are eligible for places on VTOS courses or through the DSP through back to education allowance.
Applications for Further Education courses are open in mid December each year.
It is the first step on a pathway to Degree level qualifications in ELC.
During their level 5 course students will undertake 150 hours of work placement and will have the opportunity to experience babies and children from ages 1 - 6.
Modules are as follows:
Professional Practice Placements in Early Learning and Care
Children’s Rights, Legislation and Regulation
Early Childhood Growth and Development
Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies
Understanding and Assisting Children with Additional Needs
Holistic Care of Children (birth to 6 years)
Occupational First Aid
5M21473 - Early Learning & Care
Certification
Early Learning & Care Level 5 NFQ 5M21473
Grange Abbey Road
Donaghmede
Dublin 13
D13 NX25
Phone: 01 8471422
grangeccadmin@ddletb.ie