Early Learning & Care - Stage 2
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| 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 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 academic year. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Entry Requirements
Education: Learners will be expected to have completed Stage One of this programme or equivalent. A minimum English language and literacy competency of B2 in writing, reading, listening and speaking on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) is required at entry to the programme for speakers of English as a second or other language.
Aptitude: The programme is intended for learners interested in a career in early learning and care with children aged from 0-6 years, including those who may have an interest in working as an early learning and care practitioner or for those wishing to progress to higher education in this field.
Learners wishing to progress on to Stage 2 of the programme must provide evidence of successful achievement of the knowledge, skill and competence associated with Stage 1. Specifically, they must have evidenced achievement of all Minimum Intended Programme Learning Outcomes for Stage 1.
Advanced entry to stage 2 may apply to learners who have achieved an overall pass in the old QQI level 5 (5M2009) or QQI equivalent.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Employment in a variety of education/care settings within the Irish childcare sector. Careers as Creche Supervisor, Room Leader, Pre-School Supervisor/Room Leader, Playgroup Supervisor/Leader, After-School Supervisor/Leader, Start and run your own Childcare business. Successful completion of this course may facilitate exemption from the first year of specific degree programmes.
University of Sunderland Progression Agreement:
If you complete our QQI Level 6 Childcare and SNA course with us in CTI you can progress to the final year of BA (Hons) Childhood Studies (Level 8). See link below.
https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/social-sciences/undergraduate-childhood-studies/
Entry Requirements:
QQI Level 6– Minimum Pass profile overall.
Additional benefits:
The University of Sunderland will give you free accommodation on their campus for one year. This is on a first come first served basis.
Further Progression:
One year masters available to become a Primary School teacher in England, Scotland and Wales. If you want to become qualified in Ireland an additional Irish qualification is necessary. Please check with the Teaching Council of Ireland for more information.
Further information
Courses commence in September 2023.
Mature students are welcome on all courses.
Student Grants
If you think you are eligible for the student grant, you should apply through the website: https://susi.ie/
If you have any queries contact 0761 0878 74 or email: support@susi.cdvec.ie.
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Apply online via link below.
To be eligible for School-time offers applicants must:
Apply between October and April
Be available for interview in May
All School-time applicants will receive interview results by second week in June
Applicants should accept their place offer and pay deposit by the end of June.
Summer-time registration and deadline is September 2nd
(Childcare Level 5 applications close August 31st to allow for Garda Vetting)
To be eligible for Summer –time offers applicants must:
Apply between May and October 9th
Be available for interview between September 3rd and October 15th
All Summer-time applicants will receive interview results within 3 days of completing their interview.
Applicants should accept their place offer and pay deposit by third week in October
Summer-time registration and deposit payment deadline is third week in October
*Please note: There are no interviews during the Summer State Examinations
CTI Senior College is closed for July but our application webpage is still open.
(*each course will commence subject to sufficient demand and funding)
This is a course run by Tipperary ETB, in CTI College Clonmel’s campus.
This is the second stage of a Two Stage Programme, equivalent to QQI Level 6.
This is the minimum qualification required for Room Leaders, Supervisors and Managers in Childcare Facilities.
The overall aim of this programme is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and competence to work as autonomous practitioners, subject to practice supervision, promoting and supporting the holistic needs of children from 0 to six years, and/or to take responsibility for a room or area in an ELC setting*.
This award also provides the learner with the opportunity to transfer and progress into further and higher education and training.
*The current qualification requirement for room leaders is Level 6 (DCEDIY, register of recognised Early Years qualifications.) Qualifications for different roles in ELC may be subject to change in line with evolving national policy.
**The programme leads to a new award, the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care 6M21471, replacing 6M2007 due to be phased out by 2023.
NB – It is important to note that the 6 mandatory Programme Modules are not accredited Awards in their own right. The Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care will only be awarded on successful completion of Stage One of the Programme and all of the 6 mandatory Programme Modules in Stage Two.
Advanced Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning and Care
Sociology and Social Policy in Early Learning and Care
The Developing Child
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Inclusive Early Learning and Care
Supervision and Administration in Early Learning and Care
6M21471 - Early Learning & Care.
Qualification:
NFQ Level 6 QQI Certification in Early Learning and Care.
QQI Level 6 Major Award (120 credits)
Emma de Brún
Tel: (052) 612 6269
Email: adulted@tipperaryetb.ie