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Early Care & Education Practice

Lifelong Learning
5N1770
Location:
Mallow, Fermoy, Charleville
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance
Apply to:
School

Duration

10 Weeks Tuesday 18:30 to 21:30

Entry Requirements

Please note that this is the last semester in which we will be offering these courses online. In January 2022 we return to the classroom only.
This award is being deactivated and only learners who complete by June 2023 will be certified under the new award. It is only available to learners who have already started one or more of the 5M2009 award modules.
Learners aged 18 and over.
A pass Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard.
Or relevant work and life experience for mature students.
Talk to us if you have any questions.
Find out more about the type of people who take our courses.

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Further information

Contact the college for the next start date
Telephone 022 433 09
email info@mallowcollege.ie or helpdesk@nightschool.ie

Online
Live video-conferencing on Google Meet, email tutor support, free Google Docs and Microsoft Office Online, study notes and course materials online on Moodle.
How do online classes work?

€175.00
*€165.00 with online discount, €122.50 for Social Welfare/PUP, €122.50 for Old Age Pension recipients, €105.00 for current and just graduated Mallow campus day students, FREE on the Training Support Grant.

This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in Early Childhood Care and Education practice to enable the learner to work under direction with children, their families and colleagues within early childhood care and education setting (ECCE).

Learning Outcomes
To familiarise the learner with the historical development of the ECCE sector in Ireland, the relevant legislation and policies pertaining to a quality ECCE environment.
To understand the importance of self-awareness, personal reflection and reflective practice in relation to working in an ECCE setting.
To understand the importance of effective communication with families, children and colleagues and effective teamwork in an ECCE setting.
To familiarise the learner with the policies and practices relating to the Rights of the Child and promoting equality and diversity in an ECCE setting.
Official QQI specifications and assessment breakdown: QQI 5N1770 Early Care and Education Practice, Level 5

Award
QQI 5N1770 Early Care and Education Practice, Level 5 (part of 5M2009)

Mallow Campus: Night School @ Mallow College, West End, Annabella, Mallow, Co. Cork, P51 P732

Phone 022-43030 Fax 022-22742

Contacts
office@nightschool.ie
Facebook Messenger
Phone 022-43030 Fax 022-22742

Location:
Mallow, Fermoy, Charleville
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance
Apply to:
School