Early Learning and Care QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate - Stage 2 (Full-time course)
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care (Stage 2)
This brand-new professional qualification leads to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care. This program prepares you for a career as an Early Learning and Childhood Care professional. This new QQI award aims to elevate the professionalism of the childcare sector.
What You Will Learn:
Historical and Legislative Context:
Understand the historical and legislative developments in the Early Learning and Care (ELC) sector aimed at improving the lives of children and their families.
Safety and Care Procedures:
Learn the practices and procedures that align with legislation, regulation, and policy to ensure the safety and care of everyone in ELC settings.
Children's and Families' Rights:
Explore the rights of children and their families, supported by national and international developments.
Child Protection:
Identify current child protection legislation, guidelines, and responsibilities for all staff in ELC settings.
Creative Problem-Solving:
Develop creative problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills:
Enhance your reflective, interpersonal, and team working skills.
Join us to advance your career and bring your skills to a new level of professionalism in the childcare sector.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a full Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care or QQI ECCE 5M2009.
To be able to participate fully in this programme, learners need the following:
B2 equivalency in CEFR in ready, writing, listening and speaking.
Participate in the Garda Vetting procedure.
Basic computer skills such as basic word processing, Internet or email.
Be able to work effectively in a group situation.
Attend all timetabled classes for the duration of the programme
Participate in the work experience aspects of the programme. (150 hrs, 2 settings( 0-2 years 8 months years & 2 years 8 months to 6 years old.)
Access to a computer and the Internet to study.
Successful completion of this course will lead to a Leve 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care
Curriculum Structure (120 FET Credits)
Early Childhood Curriculum 6N1944
Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies 6N1945
Early Childhood Literacy and Numeracy 6N1935
Supervision in Early Childhood Care 6N1973
Equality and Diversity in Childcare 6N1974
Early Learning Environment 6N1933
Special Needs Assisting 6N1957
Where will this qualification lead me?
Employment options: All staff working directly with children in the Childhood Care Sector must hold a minimum of QQI Level 5 Major Certificate in Early Learning and Care Early Learning. All ECCE Room Leaders must hold the Level 6 Qualification.
Lifelong learning options: Graduates of the Level 5 programme can progress to the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care at QQI Level 6 of the National Framework of Qualifications.
This award will allow graduates to progress from their advanced certificate straight to honours degree level that recognises the value of the professionals at all levels working in the ELC settings across the country.
How to apply
You can make an application in any of the following ways;
Contacting the Programme Co-ordinator, Una Burke Phone: 059 863 2044 Ext 2, Mobile: 087-978 7727. Email: vtosathy@kwetb.ie
Visiting the centre and completing an application form.
Making a full online application through www.fetchcourse.ie
By submitting your details to our contact page
Once an application has been received, students are invited to interview, they may also be asked to complete an initial assessment.
Contact
Una Burke, Programme Co-ordinator, Further Education and Training Centre, Athy, Carlow Road, Athy, Co Kildare.
Phone: 059 863 2044, Mobile: 087-978 7727.