| Course Code |
CC05 |
| Duration |
One year full time |
| Start dates |
5 Jan, 16 Mar, 21 Sept 2011 |
| Mode |
Full time |
| Fee EU/Local Students |
€1600.00 p.a. |
| International Students |
€3900.00 p.a. |
| Awarding Body |
FETAC |
Grafton College of Management Sciences is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications.
Programme Outline
The FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Childcare award enables learners to develop a comprehensive range of skills, which may be vocational specific and/or of a general supervisory nature, and require detailed theoretical understanding. Modules include vocational/occupational skills, enabling certificate holders to work independently. The majority of certificate/module holders at Level 5 take up positions of employment, some of whom may be self-employed.
Core Modules
· Caring for Children (0-6 years)
· Working in Childcare
· Child Development
· Early Childhood Education
· Communications
· Work Experience
Elective Modules
· Art and Craft for Childcare
· Care Provision and Practice
· Legal Studies
· Safety & Health at Work
· Social Studies
· Úsáid na Gaeilge le Páistí Óga (Irish for Preschool Services)
Entry Requirements
National Vocational Certificate Level 1
Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences
