Early Learning & Care - Stage 1

Throughout this Early Learning and Care course, you’ll gain valuable knowledge, practical skills, and hands-on experience that will prepare you to work with children aged 0-6 and promote their holistic development.

• 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)
• 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.