Early Childhood Education & Care - Level 7 & Level 8 - Online

The diversity of this programme will ensure that Early Years Educators are equipped with the competence to navigate the ever changing landscape of early childhood education and care in Ireland.

Entry requirements: Stage 1 Learners will not be expected to have prior knowledge or experience of the ECEC sector on entry to the programme at stage 1 but must meet one of the following requirements:

• Leaving Certificate grade O6/H7 or above in 6 subjects including grade O6/H7 in Maths and grade O6/H7 in English.
• Be 23 or over on the 1st of January on the year of entry and have significant experience in the sector whilst meeting the relevant admission criteria.
• Have successfully completed a Level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or equivalent.
• *Learners must also have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0. Entry requirements: Stage 2 (Advanced Entry)
• QQI level 6 Early Years Major award
• English proficiency (if English is not your 1st language) any of the below English proficiently exams will suffice: – IELTS score 6.0 or above – Duolingo score of 105 or higher – Cambridge score of FCE or higher – Any assessment CEFR B2+ or higher
• Sufficient IT skills