Early Learning & Care Advanced - Stage 2
This one year Level 6 QQI programme in Early Learning and Care provides an advancement of training in Early Years Studies.
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work as an autonomous Professional such as Manager of an Early Years Setting, Special Needs Assistant, Care Assistant, Nanny or to operate a Child-Minding business. This is the minimum qualification to be a Room Leader.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | First Aid Response |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
| First Aid Response | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
Duration
This is a one-year full time course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Cert Applied
A FETAC/QQI Level 4 qualification
Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care
Mature students (age 23+) welcome
Interview
Garda vetting to be completed, including police clearance where appropriate
Careers / Further progression
Progression/Career Opportunities:
It offers the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Early Learning and Care Sector.
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work as an autonomous Professional such as Manager of an Early Years Setting, Special Needs Assistant, Care Assistant, Nanny or to operate a Child-Minding business. This is the minimum qualification to be a Room Leader.
Further information
Commencing in September 2024
NO FEES for September 2024
Means tested grants are available from SUSI.
Please visit http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.
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This one year Level 6 QQI course in Early Learning and Care provides a foundation in Early Learning and Care Studies and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Early Learning area. The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements.
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6M21471 - Early Learning & Care Advanced
Successful students will be awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care . Extra courses/workshops may be provided such as PHECC First Aid Responder (FAR), Child Protection Guidelines, Disability Studies and Creative Workshops.
Phone: 094 9023134
Email: castlebar@mayocollege.ie
Web: https://mayocollege.ie/