This course is aimed at students who want to work as an Early Years Teacher in creches and After Schools. The learner will gain knowledge, skills and the
competence to work under supervision and independently in a range of Early Learning & Care settings. It can also be a stepping stone into Year 2 of the level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care programme or into Degree Programmes in Ireland through our college linkages and the CAO system
A Waterford and Wexford ETB Garda Vetting form must be completed on registration for this course (This vetting form can be obtained from the School PLC office)
Limited places.
Course Code:
Course Director: Denise Quirke
Certification: QQI Level 5
Duration
1 Year full time, Level 5.
150 hours is the minimum requirement for work placement in a Early Learning and Care (Childcare) service for 2 days per week, once Garda vetting has been received through the Waterford & Wexford ETB Human Resources Department.
Career Prospects
- Early years teacher in a Crèche
- After School Provider
- Self-employed – Start your own ELC (Childcare) Business.
- Au Pair
Programme of Study
- Professional Practice Placement
- Children’s Rights Legislation & Regulation
- Early Childhood Growth & Development
- Curriculum, Play & Creative Studies
- Understanding & Assisting Children with Additional Needs
- Holistic Care of Children
- First Aid also included in Course
Higher Education Progression
Wexford Campus (Carlow I.T.)
- Enniscorthy Community College has a long established link with Wexford Campus whereby our ELC Level 5 distinction students can transfer into the first year of the BA honours in Early Childhood Education and Care CW028. There are 6 reserved places in Wexford Campus (Carlow IT) for the BA in Early Childhood Studies course for our students.
Waterford Institute of Technology
- WD149 Early Childhood Studies
- WD018 Applied Social Studies in Social Care
- WD188 Applied Health Care
- WD187 Social Science
- WD192 Social Care Practice
- WD200 Bachelor of Arts
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or over 18
No requirements for over 23s
All our PLC courses are available to people who are VTOS eligible. VTOS means Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme. VTOS gives unemployed adults over 21 the opportunity of returning to full time education while retaining their benefits. The only exception is Early Learning and Care Level 6 as learners must have completed Early Learning and Care Level 5 first.
Course Fees: €150. May be an additional cost for optional components.