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Aims
This
is a one/two year full-time course and is designed for students who wish to pursue
a career in Childcare. It prepares students with the knowledge and skills to work with babies, young children, families and other staff. This course aims to equip; students to work unsupervised or in a supervisory capacity.
On successful
completion of the course, candidates who reach the required standard
will receive the following awards:
- FETAC Certificate in Childcare – Level 5 DCHSC
- FETAC Advanced Certificate in Supervision in Childcare – Level 6 – DCXXX
- Certificate in Occupational First Aid with Child CPR
- Certificates for Barnardos Training
- Team Building
Course Content
- Child Development
- Caring for Children 0 - 6 years
- Working in Childcare
- Early Childhood Education
- Social and Legal issues in Childcare
- Supervision in Childcare
- Early Childhood Programme's
- Safety and Health at Work
- Occupational First Aid
Please note students will complete the required 8 modules in order to obtain a full level 5 certificate and a minimum of 5 level 6 modules to obtain a full level 6 Advanced Certificate
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Candidates should be of Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent, or relevant experience in the area of childcare combined with a strong interest in working with children. Applications are especially invited from mature students. Final selection subject to interview and all applicants may be subject to Garda Vetting.
Further study
opportunities include:
- Students may progress to further studies in institutions both in Ireland and the U.K. Check the FETAC Link and the CAO link on the links page for further details.
- Entry to many degree programme's in childcare and education, e.g. B.A. in Early Childhood Studies in U.C.C. or B.A. in Early Childhood Studies in Carlow I.T. - direct entry to 2nd year of course may be given based on Level 6 results.
Employment Opportunities
- Childcare Workers
- Playschool
- Crèche
- Supervisors
- Montessori
- Leaders
- Afterschool
- Preschool
- Owners
- Nanny
- Au pairs
- Camps
- Employment with County Childcare Committees - Eligible with 3 minimum experience, driving license and computer literacy.
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