QQI Level 5 Early Childhood Care & Education (Part-Time)

Course Code: 5M2009

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Course Delivery:

Part-Time

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Qualifications:

QQI Level 5 Early Childhood Care and Education Major Award

Course Units

CODE	COMPLETE 8 COMPONENTS	LEVEL
5N1764	CHILD DEVELOPMENT	5
5N1770	EARLY CARE & EDUCATION PRACTICE	5
5N1773	EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & PLAY	5
5N1765	CHILD HEALTH & WELL BEING	5
5N1356	WORK EXPERIENCE	5
5N0690	COMMUNICATIONS	5
5N1786	SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING	5
5N1781	SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE	5

This Level 5 Childcare Course is designed to equip the learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and or to progress to higher education and training.  The programme is delivered on a part-time basis.  Learners will develop skills that prepare them to work in a supervised role with children aged 0 – 6 years.

The College of Progressive Education Level 5 Childcare Course promotes understanding of the holistic nature of work with young children. The work placement aspect facilitates learners to put into practice what they are learning through their studies in a real-world setting.  This Early Childhood Care & Education Major Award at Level 5 will permit successful graduates to work in a wide range of settings with different professionals and volunteers and encourages an understanding of the value and importance of all of them in providing a service for children and their families.

The QQI Component in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications offers comprehensive preparation for a career in a variety of Early Childhood Care and Education settings. This can be in daycare centres, crèche, pre-school/after school facility or with families as a personal childminder. It will qualify learners to work both independently and under supervision. The Level 5 Childcare Course leads to the QQI Level 5 award 5M2009 Early Childhood Care and Education. Learners will complete a total of 8 modules to achieve the award.

On completion of the award, learners will have the option of progressing to further education and training opportunities such as the QQI Level 6 award 6M2007 Early Childhood Care and Education. Also subject to certain specific requirements, this course can be used through the CAO to apply for a third level degree course in a related discipline.