6M21471 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care (Part-time)
BTEI means Back to Education Initiative. BTEI gives those in receipt of social welfare the opportunity of returning to part time education, while retaining their benefits.
For those not in receipt of a social welfare payment there will be a course charge of €50.
The Early Learning and Care course is designed to equip the learner with the personal skills, knowledge and competence required for working with children in a professional manner, within Early Childhood Care and Education settings. The course aims to teach the necessary skills required for assisting children with General Learning Difficulties (GLD) and Specific Learning Difficulties (SPLD). This course promotes the highest standards of good practice, equality of opportunity, an inclusive approach to curriculum development and respect for diversity in lifestyle, religion, and culture.
Course Content
Level 6 (Part-time – afternoons)
- Advanced Professional Practice Placement in ELC
- Sociology and Social Policy in ELC
- The Developing Child
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Inclusive Early Learning and Care
- Supervision and Administration in ELC
Practice Placement
Learners must be Garda vetted before going on professional practice placement.
Learners must complete 150 hours of professional practice placement in a minimum of two settings: (1) working directly with children aged between 0- 2 years 8 months, and (2) working directly with children aged 2 years 8 months – 6 years.
Entry Requirements
- Early Learning & Care QQI Level 5 award.
- A desire to work in the sector.
- Mature learners welcome.
To be BTEI eligible, applicants must be in receipt of or a dependent of a Social Protection payment before starting the course. Participants on CE schemes or TUS may apply also.
For those who do not meet the above requirements there will be a €50 course charge.
Certification
Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education QQI Level 6 (6M21471)
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this course, students are qualified for employment as Child Care workers in Early Childhood Care and Education settings. Students will have the qualifications necessary for employment as pre-school leader and room leader rolls in Early Childhood settings.
Graduates from this course may gain entry to Year 2 in National College of Ireland’s BA in Early Childhood Education and also to Degree Programmes in a number of Institutes of Technology with related courses through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Progression
ITB BA Early Childhood Care and Education (L7& L8)
TU BA Early Childhood Education
NCI BA Early Childhood Education
Duration
One year (part-time)
Course Charges
This course is free for those over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment*. Click here for more information and to check eligibility.
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