Programme Code: 5M2009
Duration: 1 Year
Duration: 1 Year
Early Childhood Care & Education
QQI LEVEL
5
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Our highly dedicated team of tutors will assist the students in gaining knowledge of working with young children in a variety of early childhood settings. The course modules are designed to give the student theoretical and practical skills required for working with children.
On successful completion of the major award at Level 5, students may choose to study for a QQI Level 6 award at this college, enter the workforce or progress to Higher Education.
TYPICAL COURSE CONTENT
Modules offered include the following:
- Child Development
- Early Care and Education Practice
- Early Childhood Education and Play
- Child Health and Well Being
- School Age Childcare
- Understanding Special Needs
- Communications
- Work Experience
* Some of these modules may be subject to change
FEES
Administration Charge: €165
QQI Exam Fee: €50*
*Exempt if you are the holder of a valid Medical Card
EMPLOYMENT/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates from this programme can gain employment in the following areas:
- Pre-schools
- Creches and After School Services
- Special Needs Assistants in Primary Schools/Secondary Schools.
- Graduates can also progress to the Level 6 Childcare course offered in the college.
- Graduates can progress to Degree Programmes in Higher
- Education in Mary Immaculate College and various Institutes of Technology.
Hello, my name is Sammy Fox, I am 28 years old. I studied in CCL for 2 years, in which I achieved my QQI Level 5 and 6 in Early Childcare. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in CCL during my 2 years studying there. The help and support from all the tutors was spectacular. They were always there to help and support myself and my fellow classmates. I really enjoyed the course as I had a great interest in every module and working with children between the ages of 0-6. Since graduating from CCL I have a full-time job as a room leader in a crèche. If it wasn’t for CCL and carrying out my work experience in this crèche, I would not have a full time job here. So I thank CCL for this opportunity.
Sammy Fox
Past Student
