Early Learning & Care - Stage 1
This Certificate in Early Learning and Care Stage 1 will qualify you to work as a childcare practitioner in creches and other early years settings.
| 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
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects or Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4. Equivalent qualifications will be accepted. Mature learners who do not meet the above entry requirements will be invited to interview and a short written assessment.
English Language Proficiency
International applicants must have evidence of B2 proficiency in the Com-mon European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Testing will be offered.
Careers / Further progression
Employment
Successful graduates of this course will be qualified to apply for jobs in creches and other childcare facilities as a Childcare Practitioner or Early Years Educator.
Progression
Graduates may choose to progress to Early Learning and Care Stage 2 at Inchicore College which will qualify them to work in a supervisory role in Childcare settings. In order to progress to Year 2 – Stage 2 of the course, you must successfully achieve all of programme learning outcomes associated with Year 1. 5M21473 Certificate in Early Learning and Care Stage 1 major award may be used to access the Higher Education Links Scheme to progress to Level 8 courses in Early Childhood Care and Education at Maynooth University, TUD, NCI and Technological Universities all over the country.
Further information
Start Date: September 2024.
All our courses have had the charges reduced to a €50 registration charge which you will need to pay to accept your offer. This charge covers your full course costs for the year.
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Apply Online
You apply online (see "Application Weblink"). You can apply at any time.
When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system, MIT. You will log into the college applications system regularly to manage your application to ICFE. If you have any problems logging in please contact our Admissions office at info@inchicore.cdetb.ie
Can’t decide which course?
Our system only allows you to apply once, but you can change your mind any time. If you are interested in applying for more than one course, please contact our admissions office at the email address above and they will advise you on what to do.
About This Course
This Certificate in Early Learning and Care Stage 1 will qualify you to work as a childcare practitioner in creches and other early years settings.
Inchicore College has been a leader in providing professional childcare qualifications for over 30 years. The success of our students is down to the hands-on, fully supported training they receive.
Employers know that the professional education students get on a full-time PLC course, with integrated work experience, provides them with the real skills and knowledge needed to work in this vitally important sector.
The Early Learning and Care Certificate course is led by our highly committed team of experienced childcare practitioners. The course will allow you to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to work as a childcare professional, promoting and supporting the holistic needs of children 0- 6 years.
Professional Practice Placement
Professional Practice Placements form a vital part of this course. You will be attending work placements in early year’s settings working with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. There is one day per week in the timetable and three weeks block placement during the year.
Garda Vetting is required for Professional Practice Placement and all of our Early Learning and Care settings are registered with TUSLA.
European Project (Erasmus+)
Every year a number of students have the opportunity to travel to another European country for three weeks work experience. The students attend an early years setting in the host country and observe and participate in the day-to-day work of the setting, learning about how they deliver professional child care and education. View our European Work Experience page here.
Course Coordinator: Amanda Boyne
Modules Year 1 (Stage 1):
Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning and Care
Children’s Rights, Legislation and Regulations
Holistic Care of Children 0 – 6 years
Early Childhood Growth and Development
Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies
Understanding and Assisting Children with Additional Needs
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
5M21473 - Early Learning & Care
Certification:
Certificate in Early Learning and Care Stage 1 5M21473.
Additional Certification:
Manual Handling
TUSLA Children First Certificate
Inchicore College of Further Education,
Emmet Road,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
t: 01 453 5358
e: info@inchicore.cdetb.ie