QQI LEVEL 5 COURSES
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Stage One Certificate in Early Learning and Care
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.
| Course Hours: | Timetables vary from year to year please contact the college directly for detailed timetable information |
| Course Code: | 5M21743 |
| Entry requirements: | 1. Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. 2. All applicants will be required to attend an interview 3. 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 |
| Course Duration: | 1 year |
| Commencement Date: | September 2024 |
| Course Co-Ordinator: | Liz O Leary |
| Contact information: | kinsalecampus@corketb.ie |
About The Course
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.
Module Info
Professional practice placement in early learning and care (25 credits)
Legislation regulations and children’s rights (15credits)
Early childhood Growth and Development (25credits)
Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies (25credits)
Understanding and Assisting Children with additional needs (15 credits)
Holistic care of children, birth to 6years (15 credits)
How to Apply & Application Deadline
Applications for all our courses will be available on the website and in the college from January 2023 for all courses commencing in September 2023.
Interviews will be held for all courses throughout the academic year. To apply, simply click on the apply button on our website
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course may apply to the following centres
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.
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Education Progression Opportunities
Graduates will be eligible to apply for the Level 6 Award in Kinsale College.
Graduates from this course may apply to the following colleges:
• Early Childhood Studies UCC
• Early Childhood Care and Education CIT
• Social Care CIT
• Early Childhood Studies Carlow IT
• Early Childhood Studies Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
• Early Childhood Care and Education Tralee IT
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Work Placement/Experience
Other Info
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
