Early Childhood Care & Education Level 6
Early Childhood Care & Education Level 6
Course Details
| Award Title | Award Code | Fees | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Care & Education | 6M2007 | €250.00 | Open - Apply Now |
Course Outline
A Level 6 qualification is becoming a requirement when applying for a job within the ECCE sector. The course enables the learner to acquire the skills, knowledge and competence that are required to work in a supervisory capacity in an ECCE setting. The modules are chosen so learners are well equipped to implement Aistear, Siolta and the much discussed extra pre- school year. Work Experience is 2 days per week for the duration of the course. There is also a 2 week block in the second half of the course.
Work Experience
Work experience takes place two days per week throughout the academic year. Students have a practical opportunity here to apply theory, knowledge and interpersonal skills in a variety of childcare and educational settings.
Special Features
Participants will acquire an understanding of early childhood education programmes and recent curriculum development in the Irish context.
The course is delivered by highly qualified and experienced team of lecturers. The course provides excellent progression route to further education and subject to specific requirements the course can be used to apply through CAO for a third level degree in a related discipline
Entry Requirements
Suitable candidates must have obtained a relevant QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent to be eligible for this course.
Please Note
Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.
Course Modules
Progression Routes
- BA Degree in Early Childhood Studies and Practice NUI Galway
- BA Degree in Childcare Supervisory Management (level7) in Galway- accreditation Athlone IT
- BA Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
- BA in Early Childhood Care and Education in Sligo IT
- BA in Montessori Education in Dublin, Cork and Limerick
Career Opportunities
Many Career Opportunities include working in the following
- Creche
- Preschool/Afterschool
- S.N.A. (Special Needs Assistant)
- Child Minding
- Work Abroad
- Summer Camps at Home & Abroad
- Last Minute Minders
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What Our Students Say
I decided to return to study at the age of 25 and chose Early Childhood Care & Education in GCC. I found the course both challenging and demanding especially as English isn't my first language but the teachers' tuition and support from the college helped me achieve 8 Distinctions in all my modules and I obtained 'Student of the Year' Award. I have now progressed to the level 6 course in GCC and feel enthusiastic about my career prospects.
Realated Courses
- Early Childhood Care & Education
- Early Childhood Care & Education Level 6
- Early Childhood Care & Education with Additional Needs
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