Early Learning & Care with SNA - Stage 1

The aim of Stage 1 of the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and as part of a team, subject to direction and practice supervision, as a member of the early learning and care community of practice, providing holistic care and learning experiences for children from 0-6 years across a range of early learning and care settings, as well as an opportunity to work as a special needs assistant.

- CAO points not required. Leaving Certificate, LCA, QQI Level 4 qualification or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. - All applicants will be required to attend an application review and Garda vetted. Police clearance is required for non-Irish nationals. Minimum English language and literacy competence at entry to the programme for speakers of English as a second language would be B2 in writing, reading, listening and speaking. - An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the minimum entry requirements set out here, and satisfactory presentation at an application review. - Garda Vetting: This course requires participants to be Garda vetted. Continued participation on the course and work placement is dependent on the successful completion of this process.