Early Learning Care - Special Needs Assistant - Stage 1

If you enjoy working with young children and want a recognised qualification for the early years sector, this course provides the knowledge, skills and practical experience to begin your career. Successful learners can achieve the QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care (5M21473) and may progress to further study.

Leaving Cert, including Leaving Cert Applied or an NFQ level 4 major award or equivalent. Applicants whose first language is not English require proficiency at B2 (CEFRL). A desire to work in the sector. Mature learners welcome. Where an applicant does not have a Leaving Cert or Level 4, they will have the opportunity to demonstrate their readiness for the course in an interview and by writing a short piece outlining their interest in a career in early learning and care.