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Early Learning & Care - Stage 1
City of Dublin FET College Cathal Brugha
- Course code
- 5M21473
- Level
- Level 5
- Award
- Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
- Classification
- Major
- Awarding body
- QQI
- Duration
- This is a one year course. Classes are Monday-Thursday. Placement on Fridays.
Programme summary
This programme will enable learners to develop the knowledge, skill and competence to work as an early learning educator, supporting the holistic needs of children 0-6 years in the early learning and care setting.
Entry requirements
- Leaving Cert, including Leaving Cert Applied or an NFQ level 4 major award or equivalent
- Interview
- Applicants whose first language is not English require proficiency at B2 (CEFRL). Applicants may wish to participate in a Level 4 Starter Course with English, to prepare them for this Level 5 programme
- 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.
- All learners are required to be Garda vetted, by the college, as part of this programme and as part of their work placement in a creche setting. It is important that applicants understand the need for Garda clearance in order to progress in this course.
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