— Childcare

FETAC Level 5: Registration Fee: €220: Course Code DCHSC

Government Levy of €200.00 also applicable.

Childcare Level 5 Application Form

Introduction

This course leads to a FETAC level 5 award and a CACHE certificate after year one. Both of these awards are internationally recognised for those wishing to pursue a career in childcare, be it working with the child in a day care nursery/creche, preschool or with a child with a specific need. The course is also designed for those wishing to on to further study in the area of childcare.

Students spend three days per week in college-based training and the remaining two days on work experience. The work experience is monitored so that the student receives on-going constructive feedback. Successful graduates from this course may continue to second year and complete a FETAC level 6 award, Supervision of Children, and a CACHE diploma. Graduates from this course will be able to avail of the direct link to the level 8 honours degree course in UCC, thus allowing the qualifying graduate access to year 2 of this programme. The graduate from this course will be qualified to work independently with children.

Course Content Year 1 Childcare

Child Development
Early Childhood Education & Play
Early Care and Education Practice
Child Health and Well Being
Nutrition
Special Needs Assisting
Creative Arts for Early Childhood
Drama Workshop
Work Experience
Communications

Graduates from this course will receive certification from both FETAC and CACHE, which provides an international dimension to the qualification.

Course Content Year 2 – Supervision in Childcare Level 6

Child Development
Early Childhood Curriculum
Childhood Social, Legal and Health Studies
Supervision in Early Childhood Care
Special Needs Assisting
Equality and Diversity in Childcare
Communications
Work Experience

Supervision in Childcare Level 6 Application Form

Tutor:

Ms. Elizabeth O’Leary

FETAC and CACHE Certification/Diploma is awarded to each student on successful completion of the course

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this course may apply to the following
centres:

Nurseries
Creche’s
Pre-Schools
Early Start Centres
Day Care
Family Centres
Private Homes
Primary Schools (As Special Needs Assistants)

Further Studies

Graduates from this course may apply to the following colleges:

Early Childhood Studies UCC
Early Childhood Care and Education CIT
Social Care CIT
Early Childhood Studies Carlow IT
Early Childhood Studies Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
Early Childhood Care and Education Tralee IT

Notes

For full FETAC Certificate, Communications and Work Experience are mandatory.
Students may select from different Course groups.
VTOS, BTE and 3rd level grants available.
Study in Kinsale and avoid city traffic.
Public transport available from Cork.

All courses are subject to an adequate number of applicants and may be subject to change.
Places are awarded upon a successful interview.