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Childcare - Early Learning & Care
Bray Institute of Further Education
- Course code
- 5M21473 HD
- Level
- Level 5
- Award
- Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
- Classification
- Major
- Awarding body
- QQI
- Duration
- 1 year (Stage 1 of the Advanced Cert in Early Learning & Care)
Programme summary
Start your career as an Early Childhood Educator with BIFE. This course will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to work in a range of childcare and early years services for children aged 0-6 years. Successful learners are awarded a nationally and internationally recognised certificate in the theory and practice of Early Learning and Care. Learners who successfully complete this award can progress to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care.
Entry requirements
- Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. Extenuating circumstances may be considered.
- Leaving Certificate Applied
- Full QQI Level 4 Award
- Mature Applicants - experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualification Additional Course requirements:
- Applicants whose first language is not English require proficiency at B2 in writing, reading, listening and speaking (CEFRL)
- 2 References
- Garda vetting is a requirement for this programme
- Police Clearance required where a person has lived in a Country other than Ireland for a period of longer than 6 consecutive Months.
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