Early Learning & Care - Stage 1
| 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 (September - May). Monday - Friday with usual school holidays.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Cert or LCA (with distinction). Mature learners (over 23) are not required to have the minimum entry requirements listed. All mature applicants will be considered on an individual basis. All candidates will be required to complete Garda vetting.
All prospective candidates will be interviewed in May and August, successful candidates will be offered a placement, you will be notified of your interview by email or phone.
Careers / Further progression
Opportunities to progress into Further and Higher education are also provided by this programme.
Further information
Commencing September 2023. PLC Induction Early September.
A €20 application fee will apply. No tuition fees, however a €180 fee will apply to include certification and additional training by outside agencies as mentioned above.
All PLC students can apply for a maintenance grant, subject to eligibility for the duration of their course. Students may also be eligible to maintain social welfare payments while doing our PLC courses.
All information relating to grants/financial support can be accessed from the following: www.studentfinance.ie
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When To Apply:
Apply Online. Click on link below or Contact 045 431417 school office.
Please note application fee applies, this fee is to cover administration costs (€20).
Interviews will be held in April/May 2023.
Applicants will be contacted in due course.
Aim
The aim of this one year full-time programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and as part of a team, subject to direction and practice supervision as a member of the early learning and care community of practice, providing holistic care and learning experiences for children from 0 - 6 years across a range of early learning and care settings.
Early Childhood Growth & Development
Curriculum, Play & Creative Studies
Holistic Care of Children 0-6 years
Children’s Rights, Legislation & Regulations
Understanding & Assisting Children with Additional Needs
Professional Practice Placement
For more details of progression options please see www.cao.ie
Training will also be provided in Paediatric First Aid, Lámh sign language and Manual Handling (by outside agencies).
Professional Practice Placement
All learners must complete 150 hours of professional practice placement, working with 2 age groups:
* 0-2 years 8 months
* 2 years 8 months - 6 years
5M21473 - Early Learning & Care.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Early Learning & Care 5M21473.
St. Conleth's Community College,
Station Road, Newbridge,
County Kildare.
Tel: 045-431417
Fax: 045-438053