The Early Childhood Education & Child Support course is an introductory Part-time day programme which offers participants an award at QQI Level 4. It is intended to equip students with the skills for employment in the early childhood education and care sector.
Course Description
The course facilitates entry to other QQI level 5 awards.
The course runs from September to May for 12 hours each week. Classes are timetabled to take place four mornings each week from 9.50 to 1pm each day. Eligible students may be entitled to part-time crèche places under the CETS scheme.
Course Content
Communications (4N0689) 2 hours weekly
Child Development and Play (4N1111) 2 hours weekly
Childcare and Safety (4N1905) 2 hours weekly
Personal Effectiveness (4N1132) 2 hours weekly
Drama (4N1875) 2 hours weekly
Information Technology (4N1125) 2 hours weekly
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal qualifications required. Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ level 3 when accessing a level 4 programme. Applicants must have a motivation to learn, and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course.
Learning Outcomes
This course will also enable students to develop life skills which will include effective communication techniques, teamwork and independent learning.
On completion of this programme students will be enabled to progress to employment and or further education and training.
What is BTEI?
The Back to Education Jobs Initiative (BTEI) enables adults and young people over the age of 16 to return to learning in a positive and supportive environment. Classes are small and personal attention is assured. Students in receipt of social welfare payments and health board benefits are also eligible and do not have to pay fees.
Eligible students may be entitled to part-time creche places under the Childcare, Employment and Training Scheme (CETS scheme). Courses are part time and begin in September through to the end of May each year.
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