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Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 Award in Early Learning and Care or Equivalent. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements. Applicants whose first language is not English require proficiency at B2 standard on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFRL) level
Career Opportunities
Holders of a Level 6 Early Learning and Care award may enter employment directly in a supervisory or room leader role in a range of childcare settings.
BA(Hons) Childhood Studies (Advanced Entry) - University of Sunderland
Early Childhood Studies (Advanced Entry) - DKIT
Early Education and Care - ATU Sligo
BA Early Years Care & Education - TUS Midlands
Early Childhood Care, Health & Education - ATU Donegal
Progression
Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Higher Education Institutions (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
BA(Hons) Childhood Studies (Advanced Entry) - University of Sunderland
Early Childhood Studies (Advanced Entry) - DKIT
Early Education and Care - ATU Sligo
BA Early Years Care & Education - TUS Midlands
Early Childhood Care, Health & Education - ATU Donegal
Course Fees
€200
Course Content
QQI Advanced Certification in Early Learning and Care
Advanced Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning and Care
Sociology and Social Policy in Early Learning and Care
The Developing Child
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Inclusive Early Learning and Care
Supervision and Administration Skills in Early Learning and Care
About This Course
The Early Learning and Care (Stage 2) course is designed to meet the needs of the growing childcare provision in Ireland and the Siolta Quality Framework and Aistear Curriculum. Many childcare settings are now seeking level 6 qualifications for their employees in line with the requirements of the ECCE scheme and new legislative requirements for the sector.
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