**Coming Soon** Early Learning and Care –
QQI Level 6 Major Award*
Coming Soon
QQI Approved
QQI Accredited Online Course delivered either Online, In-Class, or Blended
Payment Plans
Choose to pay in full or sign up with with our available instalent plan
This level 6 certificate is designed with Early Childhood professionals, and the children they will engage with, in mind. The aim of the (two stage) programme is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and competence to work as autonomous practitioners, subject to practice supervision, promoting and supporting the holistic needs of children from 0 to six years, and/or to take responsibility for a room or area in an ELC setting.
The Advanced Certificate in Early Learning & Care – Level 6, introduces the learner to the key concepts and theories involved in Early Childhood Education and Care while simultaneously equipping them with the skills and competencies to lead a room in an early childhood education and care setting. On completion of the Advanced Certificate in ELC, the learner will be able to assess the holistic needs of the children in their care and create developmentally appropriate plans to further the child’s learning and care, as well as interacting appropriately with various stakeholders. The programme aims to equip future ELC professionals with the tools to navigate the ever-changing landscape of early childhood education and care in Ireland, the tools and dispositions to provide the best practice and care for the children they engage with, and to think critically about their roles as professionals within the communities in which they will work.
Learners can be enrolled directly onto the ELC Level 6 programme, subject to having completed the Level 5 option (either with Progressive or with another College). They will also have the option of enrolling on the L6 Programme via RPL.
*Pending QQI validation
Introduction to ELC and Child Safeguarding
Inclusive Education and Care of Children with Additional Needs in ELC
Effective Leadership within ELC
Inclusion, Equality and Diversity in ELC
Advanced Certificate in Early Learning & Care QQI Level 6
Learners can be enrolled directly onto the ELC Level 6 programme, subject to having completed the Level 5 option (either with Progressive or with another College). They will also have the option of enrolling on the L6 Programme via RPL.
Work Placement
For Level 6 programme, learner’s will be required to spend 150 hours, in two early learning and care settings, divided as follows:
- Learner’s must spend a minimum of 50 hours working with children between the ages of 0 – 2.8 years
- Learner’s must spend a minimum of 50 hours working with children between the ages of 2.8 – 6 years
- Learners can spend the remaining 50 hours working with children across both age groups, however you must spend a minimum of 30 hours in the second service.
Please note: If the service does not cater to children between the ages of 0 – 2.8 years, then learners must spend a minimum of 50 hours in the second service.
TBA
Garda Vetting is a legal requirement under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 for the vetting of persons carrying out work with children or vulnerable persons.
Students must complete the Garda Vetting process before commencing work placement.
Students who have spent more than 6 months living outside of Ireland will need to provide a copy of their Police Clearance Certification for all international addresses that they have lived at, before starting placement.
Corporate Training
In addition to our scheduled Professional Diploma courses, City Colleges can provide bespoke training over 3 – 4 days, please contact kevin.coyne@citygroup.ie for further details.
Course Award
Learners can be enrolled directly onto the ELC Level 6 programme and be certified with a Certificate in Early Learning and Care – Level 6 when complete.
This award has been designed to meet the QQI Professional Award Standards for Early Learning and Care
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Online/Blended Learning
All courses are delivered online/blended learning method
Classroom/Face-To-Face Classes
All courses are delivered in a classroom and part-time setting
QQI Accredited
QQI Accredited Online Course delivered either Online, In-Class, or Blended
Payment Plans Available
Choose to pay in full or sign up with with our available instalment plans
ETBs
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