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