Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This is the first stage of a two-year, industry-developed programme leading to the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care. The course has been designed to provide learners with insight and understanding of the developing child and an opportunity to develop skills for working with young children in a variety of settings. Upon completing Stage 1 learners have the option of moving directly into working in the Early Years Sector as this is the QQI minimum qualification for working in the sector.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning & Care 5C21523
Childrens rights, Legislation & Regulation 5C21524
Early Childhood Growth & Development 5C21526
Curriculum Play and Creative Studies 5C21527
Understanding & Assisting Children with Additional Needs 5C21528
Holistic Care of Children (0-6) 5C21525
Additional Training:
Learners have the option of additional short courses in First Aid Responder programmes with Paediatrics. Learners will also have the opportunity to participate in Drama and Art workshops.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M21473 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Professional Practice Placement:
Learners are required to complete 150 hours of practice placement in a TUSLA registered childcare setting over the duration of this course. This will be scheduled as a blend of one day per week and block placement. Information on placement will be provided at interview and induction.
Direct entry to employment in Early Learning and Care settings such as crèches, nurseries, playgroups.
Opportunities to progress to further and higher education in the fields of Early Childhood Education.
Progression to the Stage Two course in Early Learning and Care (Level 6) at Ormonde College of Further Education