Childcare
| 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
24 weeks, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
Course Structure
Monday 19.00 - 21.30:
Child Health and Well Being
School Age Childcare
Tuesday 18.45 - 21.45: 12 Weeks
Child Development
Wednesday 19.00 - 21.30:
Early Childhood Education and Play
Child Minding Practice
Thursday 19.00 - 21.30:
Early Care and Education Practice
Work Experience and Communication
Entry Requirements
NOTE: Learners undertaking online courses must have basic IT skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and Broadband capability to enable them to undertake an online course.
Further information
For details of courses and next start date/enrolment please contact the college or check out their website www.lcfe.ie
LCFE MULGRAVE STREET CAMPUS (LIMERICK CITY CENTRE)
• Enquiries to lcfeadulted@lcetb.ie or Phone 061 414344
CAPPAMORE CAMPUS (CAPPAMORE)
• Enquiries to adultedcappamore@lcetb.ie or Phone 061 414344
Tuition Fee: €1,100,
Application Form & Tuition Fees
Fees are tuition fees only, except where otherwise indicated. Some validating bodies charge separate registration/examination fees. Please refer to their respective websites.
20% discount on tuition fees for individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment.
20% discount on tuition fees for all full-time LCFE learners 20% discount on tuition fees for all senior citizens.
Application forms cannot be processed nor places reserved without the full payment of tuition fees. Cheques, bank drafts or postal orders should be made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB).
For Security Reasons WE CANNOT ACCEPT CASH.
Terms and Conditions:
Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not materials fees.
Proof for the applicable discount must be provided at registration.
Proof for a discount will not be accepted once a programme commences.
Learners will be requested to verify their details and ID in order to avail of discounts Once a course starts no refunds are issued.
CC005 Childcare Certificate QQI Level 5 classroom Based Course.
CC005ON Childcare Certificate QQI Level 5 Online Course.
Participant Profile
This course is suitable for individuals working or interested in working in the area of childcare and who wish to gain a Certificate in Childcare. It will develop knowledge and skills through theory and practice necessary to care for and encourage the young child to reach his/ her potential.
• Check brief outline of School Age Children in the Provider's brochure
• Participants require 120 Credits to receive a Certificate in Childcare
• Each Module is equivalent to 15 Credits
• Modules can be completed in any order over a period of time by attending the college, one, two, three or four evenings per week
Course Description
Mandatory Modules: General Studies Modules:
• Child Health and Well Being
• Child Development
• Early Childhood Education and Play
• Early Care and Education Practice
• Communications
Elective Modules
• Childminding Practice
• School Age Childcare
Work Experience Modules
• Work Experience
5M2009 Early Childhood Care and Education
Accreditation: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Childcare Major Award Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009.
This certificate will be Deactivated at the end 2023
Terms and Conditions:
Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not materials fees.
Proof for the applicable discount must be provided at registration.
Proof for a discount will not be accepted once a programme commences.
Learners will be requested to verify their details and ID in order to avail of discounts. Once a course starts no refunds are issued.
LCFE Mulgrave Campus
Mulgrave Street, Limerick. Tel: 061 414 344
Email: lcfeadulted@lcetb.ie