Course Description
Certificate in Early Learning and Care QQI Level 5
Portobello Institute
The newly approved QQI level 5 Major award in Early Learning and Care qualification will give you the recognised national qualification for starting a career working in Early Childhood Care and Education.
The focus of the Certificate in Early Learning and Care programme is the study of play, development and learning of the young child in historical and socio-cultural context and the implications of this in the ELC settings. A range of local and international perspectives are taken, including children’s rights, children’s health and well-being, pedagogical and curriculum approaches, diversity, and inclusion.
This Early Learning and Care programme explores a range of disciplines such as psychology, sociology and social policy, education, and health. The knowledge, skills and competencies taught, will prepare you to work independently subject to supervision across a range of ELC settings.
You will have the opportunity to undertake supervised placement modules to develop your professional as well as academic skills and knowledge which will enable you to pursue a career in the ELC sector and access additional formal education training.
This Certificate in Early Learning and Care is embedded into the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care (QQI level 6) and successful completion of all modules at Stage 1 will lead to direct entry to Stage 2 of the programme.
This course is delivered through blended learning which means that you will also have the opportunity to complete a work experience placement in an early years setting to compliment your studies. Learners are required to complete a total of 150 hours of work experience. There is an easy payment plan designed to make this programme affordable. These factors, together with the one-to-one tutorial support, offer you a course that is accessible, affordable and achievable.
| College Name | Portobello Institute |
| Course Category | Childcare, Education |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 1 |
| Course Fee | 1200 |
| Course Duration | 9 months |
| Course Times | Several intakes per year, please check www.portobelloinstitute.com for upcoming dates. |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | Certificate in Early Learning and Care QQI Level 5 |
| Entry Requirements | How do I apply? Detailed below are the entry criteria for this programme. 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 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. Additionally, applicants must: Be in a position to undertake supervised placement of 150 hrs per stage Be in a position to obtain Garda vetting |
| Career Path | Career prospects Exiting after Stage 1 (QQI level 5 major award) will qualify you to work as an Early Years Practitioner, an AIM support worker in ELC settings, or you can seek employment as Special Needs Assistants in Schools. Further Study Opportunities Learners completing Stage 2 (QQI level 6 major award) will qualify to work as room leaders in ELC settings, Early Years Practitioners, AIM support workers, and can be employed as Special Needs Assistants in Schools. Optional modules will provide opportunities for learners to focus on their specific interests and career plans. Learners can gain advanced entry to Year 2 of BA Ordinary in Early Childhood Care and Education and BA Ordinary in Inclusive Education Practice delivered by Portobello Institute and the University of Essex , which provide opportunities to progress up to NFQ level 9 and to programmes delivered by other providers in Ireland. |
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