Early Learning & Care - Stage 1
This course is aimed at students who want to work as an Early Years Teacher in creches and After Schools. The learner will gain knowledge, skills and the competence to work under supervision and independently in a range of Early Learning & Care settings.
It can also be a stepping stone into Year 2 of the level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care programme or into Degree Programmes in Ireland through our college linkages and the CAO system.
| 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.
150 hours is the minimum requirement for work placement in a Early Learning and Care (Childcare) service for 2 days per week, once Garda vetting has been received through the Waterford & Wexford ETB Human Resources Department.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate or over 18.
- No requirements for over 23’s.
- A Waterford & Wexford ETB Garda Vetting form must be completed on registration for this course.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
- Early years teacher in a Crèche
- After School Provider
- Self-employed – Start your own ELC (Childcare) Business.
- Au Pair
Higher Education Progression
Wexford Campus (Carlow I.T.):
- Enniscorthy Community College has a long established link with Wexford Campus whereby our ELC Level 5 distinction students can transfer into the first year of the BA honours in Early Childhood Education and Care CW028. There are 6 reserved places in Wexford Campus (Carlow IT) for the BA in Early Childhood Studies course for our students.
Waterford Institute of Technology:
- WD149 Early Childhood Studies
- WD018 Applied Social Studies in Social Care
- WD188 Applied Health Care
- WD187 Social Science
- WD192 Social Care Practice
- WD200 Bachelor of Arts
Further information
Commencement 11th September 2023
Registration Date 6th September 2023
Limited places.
Course Fee:
€50 includes two uniform tunics
€50 exam fee
€200 materials fee
Total = €300
Fees/Charges
Courses at Enniscorthy Community College of Further Education are funded largely by the European Social Fund. Tuition costs are covered for Irish and EU citizens undertaking PLC courses. However, all learners are required to pay the following:
1. There is a materials fee for each course and this varies but the exact cost is in the individual course details. The cost of each course is clearly outlined on the website for each course.
2. A QQI Exam fee of €50. All learners who are holders of a medical card, on VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) or BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) are exempt from paying this charge. The costs for sitting the ATI exams are considerably higher and cost €300 in Year 1.
3. The government levy no longer applies.
4. There is an additional cost for additional exams in courses like Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing/Barbering. It is important for all learners to note that all fees must be paid prior to sitting exams at the end of the academic year.
It is important for all learners to note that all fees must be paid prior to sitting exams at the end of the academic year.
Full information on these schemes is available from www.welfare.ie and www.studentfinance.ie, www.susi.ie
Learners can complete the application form on-line or complete and return a hard copy of the application form.
Payment of fees and additional charges to be completed by the end of October.
Closing Date for receipt of applications is the 31st August each year. Applications received after this date will only be processed subject to places being available on your chosen course and is dependent on amount of coursework covered.
Programme of Study:
Professional Practice Placement
Children’s Rights Legislation & Regulation
Early Childhood Growth & Development
Curriculum, Play & Creative Studies
Understanding & Assisting Children with Additional Needs
Holistic Care of Children
First Aid also included in Course
5M21473 - Early Learning & Care
Certification: Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning & Care 5M21473.
Course Director
Denise Quirke
Further Enquiries:
Tel: 053 923 6969
Email: eccfe@wwetb.ie
www.enniscorthyccfe.ie/