Early Learning & Care - Stage 2
The overall aim of the course is to introduce the learner to the area of Psychology and Social Studies. This programme will provide the learner with the opportunity to develop their understanding, awareness, knowledge, research and study skills and competence in the area of Applied Social Studies so that they may proceed to work in the social care sector or progress to further or higher study.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Learners must have evidenced achievement of all Minimum Intended Programme Learning Outcomes for Stage 1, or hold a full Level 5 Childcare Award.
All applicants may be subject to Garda Vetting.
Careers / Further progression
Possible Progression from this course
Advanced Entry Progression
Students who successfully complete the Level 6 in Early Childhood Learning and Care in MBC are welcome to apply for advanced entry into Year 2 of many Technological University programmes. Applications are viewed on a case-by-case basis.
Included are the following:
TUS, Athlone
US780 Early Years Care and Education (Level 7) TUS, Midwest
US927 Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 8) SETU Carlow Campus
SE913 Early Childhood Education and Practice (Level 8)
SE935 Early Childhood Education and Practice (Level 7)
SETU Wexford Campus
SE912 Early Childhood Education and Practice (Level 8)
SE934 Early Childhood Education and Practice (Level 7)
SETU Waterford Campus
SE911 Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 8) Dundalk Institute of Technology
DK876 Early Childhood Studies (Level 8) BA in Applied Early Childhood Studies Marino Institute of Education
CM020 Early Childhood Education (Level 8) Mary Immaculate College
MI007 Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 8) Technological
University Dublin
TU989 ECB Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 8)
TU989 ECT Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 8)
TU995 Early Childhood Education (Level 8)
TU790 ECB Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 7)
TU790 ECT Early Childhood Education and Care ( Level 7)
ATU Galway
AU663 Public Health Nutrition (Level 8)
AU695 Early Childhood Care and Education – (Level 8)
ATU Mayo Campus
AU592 Early Childhood Care and Education – (Level 7)
ATU Donegal
AU390 Early Childhood Care and Education – (Level 8)
ATU Sligo
AU919 Early Childhood Education (Level 8)
MTU Kerry Campus
MT971 Early Childhood Education & Care (Level 8)
MT571 Early Childhood Education & Care (Level 7)
MTU Cork Campus
MT572 Early Childhood Education & Care (Level 7)
Students who successfully complete the Level 6 in Early Childhood Learning and Care in MBC are welcome to apply for entry into Year 1 of many University programmes.
Included are the following:
Maynooth University
MH003 BA Early Childhood Teaching & Learning (Level 8)
University College Cork
CK111 Early Years and Childhood Studies (Level 8)
Dublin City University
DC001 Early Childhood Education (Level 8)
National College of Ireland
NC030 Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 8)
University of Galway
GY110 Arts with Children’s Studies (Level 8)
University of Limerick
LM019 Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences (Level 8
More progression options
Click here for Progression Routes from Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care – Stage 2 (6M21471)
Career Opportunities
The successful completion of the Early Childhood Care and Education Level 6 enables applicants to source employment in the Early Years or Special Needs sector in a range of skill areas to include:
Supervisor
Nursery Nurse
Residential Childcare Worker/Team Leader
Early Years Educator
Coordinator/Advisory Worker in Childminding
Special Needs Coordinator
Special Needs Assistant Team Leader
Further information
Applications are especially welcome from mature students
There are no fees for tuition. However, charges exist to cover the costs of the following items: examination fees, workshops and registration charges by professional bodies. Please contact info@moatebc.com for information on individual course costs.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested PLC maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie
To apply online please click on the "Application Weblink" below.
Course Content
Advanced Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning and Care
Supervision and Administration in Early Learning and Care
Sociology and Social Policy in Early Learning and Care
Inclusive Early Learning and Care
Curriculum and Pedagogy
The Developing Child
Note: Modules may be subject to change
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care 6M21471
QQI Certification
On successful completion of the course, candidates who reach the required standard will receive the following awards:
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care (6M21471)
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