Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 5)

 

FETAC Level 5 Certificate Early Childhood Care and Education (5M2009)

Course Tutor:  Deirdre Dowling

This is a one-year, full-time course that aims to give students an insight and understanding of the developing child from 0-7 years and prepares students to work with children in a variety of childcare settings.

Component Awards:

  • Child Development (5N1764)
  • Early Care and Education Practice (5N1770)
  • Early Childhood Education and Play (5N1773)
  • Child Health and Well Being (5N1765) 
  • Work Experience (5N1356)
  • Communications (5N0690)
  • Creative Arts for Early Childhood (5N1769)
  • Nutrition (5N2006
  • Children with Additional Needs (5N2396)
  • Occupational First Aid (5N1207)

Minimum Entry Requirements:

  • Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of an interview.
  • Mature applicants are welcome.
  • Garda clearance is required.

Progression:

  • Graduates may be eligible to apply for places on certain Level 6 and higher level courses.
  • Direct entry to employments positions in creches, nurseries, playgroups, au pairing and as special needs assistants.

Costs:

Approximately €220 to cover the costs of textbooks and examination fees.