Creative Arts for Early Childhood
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
Course Delivery Method: Self-Paced/Blended/Classroom.
All delivery methods include access to discussion board, online submission system and Further support is available - academic writing, study skills and Harvard referencing.
Entry Requirements
Is this course for you?
This Childcare Course is suitable for you if you are new to your role in childcare as an early years practitioner, or if you wish to gain this valuable qualification and find a job in this sector.
To commence this course, ideally you will have achieved Junior / Leaving Certificate standard or appropriate FETAC/QQI Qualification or equivalent. Mature Applicants with relevant life and work experience are welcomed. Where deemed appropriate, you may have to complete an English Language Proficiency Test.
The Course Advisor is available to meet with you to discuss and advise on the course details, career and academic opportunities and assess your suitability for the course.
Careers / Further progression
What are my progression routes?
This course leads to a level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications. Students who successfully complete this programme may use their credits towards completing a higher level of study in the area of Childcare. Students who successfully complete this Major Award can also use the Certificate as the basis for entry into selected courses in Third Level Colleges and Universities.
Further information
For future start dates please contact the Provider.
€295.
How to apply?
Choose and purchase the programme online (see "Application Weblink" below) below.
5N1769 Creative Arts for Early Childhood.
When you engage in this creative arts for early childhood course you will gain knowledge and skills to enable you to to plan creative activities that promote a child’s learning, development and well-being, with specific regard to age and stage of development. Topics will also include the importance of consulting with children and enabling children to participate in planning for creative arts experiences. You will also study the use of open ended and natural materials in both the indoor and outdoor environment, findings on creativity in early childhood and recent changes in child care legislation.
Creative Arts for Early Childhood 5N1769.
A variety of creative media opportunities. The benefits of exploration and participation in creative arts for the child. The role of the adult in creating an environment in which children feel secure and confident enough to take risks and explore new situations.
In line with QQI's requirements there are 8 learning outcomes that are delivered as part of the course content.
Examine a variety of creative media opportunities with young children
Summarise the benefits of exploration and participation in creative arts for the child
Explore the role of the adult in creating an environment in which children feel secure and confident enough to take risks and explore new situations
Plan opportunities for consultation with children to plan and engage in creative arts experiences
Test open ended materials and natural items for creative arts in both the indoor and outdoor environments appropriate to different stages of children's development
Explore challenges for adults in respecting choices and decisions of children
Employ developmentally appropriate creative arts activities which promote the holistic development of the child
Reflect on own role and responsibilities when engaging in creative arts activities with children mindful of health and safety.
The course 5N1769 Creative Arts for Early Childhood is assessed in the following ways, with the following weighting;
Project 40%
Collection of Work 60%.
Project 40%;
A project is a individual to a brief with guidelines, that will be given to you on the first session of your course. They are carried out over a period of time. Projects involve: research – requiring individual investigation of a topic related to your course.
Collection of Work 60%;
A collection of work is a collection and/or selection of pieces of work produced by you over the duration of the course that demonstrates your mastery of the skills. You will use guidelines provided by your tutor on the first session of your course. You will be required to compile a collection of your own work. The collection of work will demonstrate evidence of a range of the specific learning outcomes and or skills associated with this course.
Grading
Pass 50% - 64%
Merit 65% - 70%
Distinction 80% - 100%
5N1769 Creative Arts for Early Childhood
What qualification will I receive?
You will be awarded a certificate 5N1769 Creative Arts for Early Childhood.
QQI is the awarding body. Forus Training is a provider of education and training programmes and we issue certificates to learners who have reached the standard for a QQI award. The certificate you will recieve on successful completion is a formal confirmation by QQI that you have demonstrated the knowledge, skill and competence required to achieve the named award.
This Programme is validated by QQI and is coded 5N1769 Creative Arts for Early Childhood. This certificate which will be issued to you by us is an award listed on the NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications). This ensures the certificate is nationally and internationally recognised and has many potential uses; for example, for further / higher education or employment in Ireland or abroad.
Forus Training,
Castle House,
Castle Street,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath
N91 Y896.
t: 044 9349400
e: hello@forustraining.ie