Early Learning & Care - Stage 1
CMIT is offering those interested in pursuing a challenging and rewarding career in early years learning and care an opportunity to complete the brand-new QQI Level 5 Childcare Early Learning and Care (ELC) Major Award.
| 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
Learners have 9 months to complete the course.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
- Cert, Level 4 award or equivalent, and/or relevant Life or Work Experience.
- Applicants will be required to complete 150 hours Professional Practice Placement. This placement must be carried out across two early years settings as follows: (1) with children aged 0-2 years, and (2) with children aged 2 years 8 months – 6 years.
- Applicants will require Garda Vetting prior to commencing Professional Practice. Contact the college for details.
- Applicants will be required to participate in live online classes/webinars.
- Applicants will be required to participate in placement monitoring visits (on-site and online) during their course.
- Applicants must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland and hold a valid PPS Number.
- Basic working knowledge of computers and access to a computer with internet access and word processing software is required to do the course. For technical requirements please visit the Provider's website.
- As this NFQ qualification is delivered through English it is necessary learners will have sufficient written English skills to complete this course. Learners for whom English is not a first language will be required to provide evidence of meeting 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).
- It may be possible to gain exemptions from certain modules of the course. If you hold ECCE components, please contact us and we can advise you of possible exemptions.
- Further details on the proficiencies required to complete awards at Level 5 are explained in the Equipped to Participate Statements.??Full details are available on the Provider's website.
Careers / Further progression
Transfer and Progression to Further Studies
This Level 5 Childcare Early Learning and Care course may be used for access to the Level 6 Childcare ELC Major Award.
Further information
Start date: Any time and work at your own pace.
Full cost €1,295 (total cost including all fees) and includes all documentation, webinars, assessments, learner registration and QQI certification fees.
Interest Free Payment Plan Available.
No other accreditation or certification fees to pay.
We cover students work placement insurance at no extra cost.
Course Details
CMIT is offering those interested in pursuing a challenging and rewarding career in early years learning and care an opportunity to complete the brand-new QQI Level 5 Childcare Early Learning and Care (ELC) Major Award.
This level 5 certificate is designed with Early Childhood professionals, and the children they will engage with, in mind. The aim of the programme is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required to work independently and as part of a team, subject to practice supervision and promote the holistic wellbeing, development and learning of children from 0 to six years across a range of ELC settings. The programme is comprised of 6 modules. The CMIT eLearning system enables learners to work at their own pace while being fully supported by a qualified Tutor.
There is a qualified Early Learning and Care Tutor assigned to all students to provide guidance and assistance throughout the course and written personalised feedback is provided on all assessment work.
By choosing to study with CMIT, students have 24×7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes comprehensive Course Manuals, Live Webinars, Videos, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support and scheduled placement meetings both on-site and online to support learners. The course is very user-friendly and easy to follow. You will also be able to upload assessments and receive Tutor feedback online. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.
Who should complete this course?
Anyone who is interested in a career in early learning and care with children aged 0-6 years.
Topics covered in this Level 5 Early Learning and Care childcare course:
Component 1: Introduction to ELC and Child Safeguarding
Introduction to Early Learning and Care
Legislation
Child safeguarding
Policy and procedures
Component 2: Holistic Care
Wellbeing in Early Learning and Care
Health, safety and welfare
Physical Care
Nutrition
Component 3: Inclusive Education
Additional needs
Disability studies
Inclusive practice
Approaches and interactions
Component 4: Child Development
Intro and Physical Care
Cognitive, social, and emotional development
Attachment in Children
The role of the adult
Component 5: Early Learning and Play
Understanding play
Curriculum
Creative, inclusive and risk play
The role of the adult
Component 6: Professional Practice (Work experience)
Work experience
Insurance during work placement/work experience is provided by CMIT through our insurance provider.
This Level 5 Childcare course is assessed through completion of project work, assignments and personal learner records which record your personal learning experience during the course. All work submitted must be your own work.
As part of our quality assurance, assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent QQI External Authenticator.
5M21473 Early Learning & Care
Tel: 01 286 5783
Email: info@cmit.ie