CHILDCARE STUDIES - Year 1

This is a two year programme of study leading to FETAC Level 5 Certification in the first year and FETAC Level 6 Certification in the second year.

Special Needs Assisting
After School Care
School Age Childcare
Start Your Own Childcare Business

These specialised full time courses are the gateway to excellent employment opportunities in an ever expanding childcare services sector. Students will study a range of core subjects areas in addition to specialised modules which will enable students pursue their particular area of interest. Students are offered the opportunity to start their own business, to go directly into employment in a variety of Childcare Services or to work in Primary Schools and Special Needs Settings.

Course Features:

  • Practical demonstrations, guest speakers, childcare centre visits.
  • Workshops in drama, music, toy making, face painting and sign language,
  • Continuous Assessment of course work

Work Experience
Students will undertake organised work placements in a variety of Childcare Services.

INFORMATION

Career and Employment Opportunities

  • Private crèches
  • Early Start Schools
  • Nurseries
  • Special Needs environment
  • Primary Schools
  • Community Playgroups
  • Family Centres
  • Private Nanny
Students can progress to our Advanced Childcare Management Course in Year 2 or direct employment in the Childcare area.

Course Content Includes:

  • Child development
  • Early childhood education
  • Caring for babies and toddlers
  • Understanding special needs
  • Working with parents
  • Childcare and the law
  • Learning through play
  • Use of drama, storytelling and music
  • Working as a classroom assistant

Entry Requirements

  • Leaving Certificate or equivalent
  • Mature applicants welcomed
  • Interview

Certification
FETAC level 5
Certificate in First Aid
Certificate in Manual Handling

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