Course Description
Stage One Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care (Level 5)
- Special Needs Assisting (5N1786)
- Communications (5N0690)
- Work Experience (5N1356)
- Child Development (5N1764)
- Creative Arts for Early Childhood (5N1769)
- Early Childhood Education & Play (5N1773)
- Early Care and Education Practice (5N1770)
- Child Health and Wellbeing (5N1765)
| College | Kerry College of Further Education & Training |
| Course Location | Tralee, Kerry |
| Course Category | Healthcare & Medicine |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 |
| Course Start Date | 5th September 2022 |
| Course End Date | 2nd June 2023 |
| Course Duration | 39 Weeks |
| Course Fee | 0 |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must have reached the current statutory school leaving age (16+). QQI Level 4 Major Award or its equivalent is essential (Leaving Cert, LCVP, LCA). Mature applicant route available. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential, including verbal and written command of the English language, Common European Framework B1 or equivalent required. Express an interest in learning new things and practicing new skills and must demonstrate an interest in working with Children. Experience working or volunteering in a childcare environment is an advantage but not a necessity. Garda vetting is a requirement for this programme and participation is subject to a satisfactory outcome of the Garda vetting process. Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland. |
| Carear Path | If you complete a QQI major award with Kerry College, you may use your results to progress to third level (University, Technological University or Institute of Technology). You should check individual university websites for specific entry criteria for courses. There is a separate section on the CAO application for applying using your QQI results from Kerry College in the same way you use your Leaving Certificate results. You may also apply under the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). A limited number of places are available each year. |
| Phone | +353667149696 |
| Course Code | 335902 |
For information about Kerry College of Further Education & Training, please visit their college page on Whichcollege.ie by clicking here.
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