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)

 

*Elective modules are subject to demand.

Entry Requirements:

National Vocational Certificate Level 1, Leaving Certificate or

equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work

Entry Dates:

1st February 2011 

Timetable (Part-Time): 1 Year

Wednesday and Thursday 18.30-21.30 and Saturday Mornings

Fees (Part-Time):

€1500.00