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Early Learning & Care - Stage 1
- Course code
- 5M22337
- Level
- Level 5
- Award
- Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
- Classification
- Major
- Awarding body
- QQI
- Duration
- 9 months blended learning. Delivery Method: Course Starting 21st July 2026. Blended Learning This course commences on the 21/07/26 and will run until 12/05/27. See our website for provisional time table. This is subject to change. This course has been specifically designed to be delivered online with live lectures. Webinars are recorded and should you miss a session, you can catch up with the recorded session at a later date. Delivery Method: Course Starting 15th September 2026. Blended Learning This course commences on the 15/09/26 and will run until 19/06/27. See our website for provisional time table. This is subject to change. This course has been specifically designed to be delivered online with live lectures. Webinars are recorded and should you miss a session, you can catch up with the recorded session at a later date.
Programme summary
Our QQI level 5 Major Award in Early Learning and Care gives you the recognised national qualification for starting your career in the early years sector.
Entry requirements
- Leaving Certificate, including Leaving Certificate applied, or equivalent at NFQ level 4.
- Where the applicants do not have a Leaving Certificate or equivalent, they can be accepted on the basis of an interview and a short piece of writing.
- All learners must complete the Children First training and undergo Garda vetting prior to commencing placement.
- Applicants must be in a position to undertake supervised placement of 150 hours per stage and be in a position to obtain Garda vetting.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of achievement of B2 standard for writing, reading, listening, and speaking at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
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