Early Learning & Care - Stage 1

This is year 1 of a 2 year programme leading to the Advanced Certificate at Level 6. Learners can progress to the Early Learning and Care Level 6 award (Year 2) if they have achieved the Early Learning and Care Level 5 award (Year 1) or if they have gone through an RPL process.

Stage 1 Prospective learners wishing to be accepted onto Stage 1 of the programme must meet the following minimum entry criteria: - Leaving Certificate including Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent qualifications at NFQ level 4 - English language - Minimum English language and literacy competence at entry to the programme for speakers of English as a second language is Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, B2 in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Prospective learners will be expected to demonstrate: - a desire to work in the early learning care industry - an ability to act with responsibility and autonomy - an ability to take responsibility for their own learning while under supervision Learners may accessing the programme will not be expected to demonstrate prior knowledge or experience of the ELC sector.