Early Learning & Care
with SNA (Level 5)

INTRODUCTION:

Course Code: 5M21743

This full-time award leads to a QQI Stage One Certificate after one year. The course is structured to provide students with a high standard of training and assessment leading to a recognized qualification for those wishing to work in the childcare sector in a variety of areas such as; working with the child in a day care nursery, preschool or with a child with a specific need. The course is also designed for those who intend to pursue further training in the childcare sector in Institutes of Technology and in Universities.

Students spend four days per week in college-based training and 120 hours on work experience. The work experience is monitored so that the student receives on-going constructive feedback. The graduate from this course will be qualified to work independently with children, in a crèche or playschool setting.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• All applicants will be required to attend an interview.
• An offer of a place on this course means the applicant has met the minimum entry requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview.

START DATE:

September 2025.

DURATION:

This is a one-year course. Timetables vary from year to year please contact the college directly for detailed timetable information.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning & Care (5M21743).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

HOW TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications for all our courses will be available on the website and in the college from in January 2025 for all courses commencing in September 2025.

Interviews will be held for all courses throughout the college year. To apply, simply click HERE. Alternatively you can ring (021) 4772 275 for assistance with your application.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

Graduates from this course may apply to the following colleges:

• UCC: Early Childhood Studies.
• MTU Cork: Early Childhood Care and Education.
• MTU Cork: Social Care.
• Carlow IT: Early Childhood Studies.
• Mary Immaculate College, Limerick: Early Childhood Studies.
• MTU Kerry: Early Childhood Care and Education.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

SNA in Primary and Secondary Schoold, Nurseries, Pre-Schools, Early Start Centres, Day Care Family Centres, Private Homes, Woking with Children & adults with Special Needs.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Participants are required to undertake 120 hours of work placement in relevant accredited child setting. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

OTHER INFORMATION:

When students complete this Level 5 Award they will have undertaken:

• Occupational First Aid QQI (Level 5).
• HACCP Award.

TESTIMONIALS & HIGHLIGHTS: