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Course ID : 456427

Early Learning and Care Stage 1

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Description

This course is designed for those who wish to work with children under the age of 6. It is a nationally and internationally recognised qualification. Students get the opportunity to have hands-on experience and acquire the theory to support it. The course covers a child’s overall development from conception to 6 years. This Level 5 course is the minimum requirement for those wishing to work in the area and is the first year of a 2 year professional programme leading to the Advanced Certificate at Level 6. The Level 5 is an embedded award and students who leave after year one are qualified to work in the sector.

Students will undertake 150 hours of Professional Practice in a minimum of 2 early Years of Early Years settings per annum. The settings will include birth -2 yrs 8 months, and 2 yrs 8 months to 6 years. All Professional Practice placements must be carried out with an ELC provider currently registered with Tusla. Learners must be garda vetted before going on the placement.

Campus

Morrison's Island Campus

Department

Health & Social Studies

Contact Details

Further Education and Training – Higher Education Route:
Email: queries@morrisonsislandcampus.ie

Tel: 021 4222100

Locations

Morrison's Island, Cork City, Cork

T12 H685