QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care – 5M21473.
The aim of Stage 1 of the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and as part of a team, subject to direction and practice supervision, as a member of the early learning and care community of practice, providing holistic care and learning experiences for children from 0-6 years across a range of early learning and care settings, as well as an opportunity to work as a special needs assistant.
This award also provides the learner with the opportunity to transfer and progress into further and higher education and training, and to Stage Two of the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care.
This programme leads to a new QQI award, the Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care
5M21473.
| Award | QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care – 5M21473. |
| Format | Full-time. September 2023 to May 2024. |
| Location | Onsite at Mallow Campus. |
| Timetable | Hours between Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 15:30. |
| Requirements | No CAO required (Leaving Cert./LCA/equivalent for under 23s). Application review discussion. |
| Starting | Classes start the week of Monday the 11th of September 2023. |
| Fees | €380 (SUSI/BTEA €380, Medical Card €330, VTOS €0). |
| Contact | info@mallowcampus.ie |
| Applications | Applications open. Places available. No deposit required to start your application. |
Contact us at info@mallowcampus.ie for help and more information.
Career Prospects
- Childminder. +
- Crèche assistant. +
- Montessori assistant. +
- Playschool assistant. +
- Special needs assistant. +
Course Contents
| Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning and Care | 5C21523 |
| Children’s Rights, Legislation and Regulation | 5C21524 |
| Holistic Care of Children, 0-6 Years | 5C21525 |
| Early Childhood Growth and Development | 5C21526 |
| Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies | 5C21527 |
| Understanding and Assisting Children with Additional Needs | 5C21528 |
| Special Needs Assisting | 5N1786 |
Courses are continually developed – content and specific award components are subject to change. See disclaimer.
Calendar
One year. Full-time. Class timetables to follow in September, and subject to change. See calendar for term holidays.
Erasmus+
50 full-time day students will travel, fully-funded, with Erasmus+ to another European country for 2 weeks. Find out more and apply.
Entry Requirements
CAO points not required. Leaving Certificate, LCA, QQI Level 4 qualification or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
All applicants will be required to attend an application review and Garda vetted. Police clearance is required for non-Irish nationals. Minimum English language and literacy competence at entry to the programme for speakers of English as a second language would be B2 in writing, reading, listening and speaking.
An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the minimum entry requirements set out here, and satisfactory presentation at an application review.
Certification
- QQI Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education, Level 5 – 5M21473.
- Manual Handling Certificate.
- Children First Certifcate.
Garda Vetting
This course requires participants to be Garda vetted. Continued participation on the course and work placement is dependent on the successful completion of this process.
Work Experience
Students will undertake 150 hours of Professional Practice in a minimum of 2 early Years of Early Years settings per annum. The settings will include birth -2 yrs 8 months, and 2 yrs 8 months to 6 years. All Professional Practice placements must be carried out with an ELC provider currently registered with TUSLA. Learners must be garda vetted before going on the placement. Learners must complete the current Children First E-Learning programme before going on placement.
Progressions
Advance to Stage 2 level 6 in Early Learning and Care at Mallow Campus. Use your full QQI award to progress to degrees in Early Childhood Education, Montessori Education, Social Care, Community Development, and Arts. For more links and detailed information on how to use your Mallow College qualification go to mallowcampus.ie/progressions. A full QQI award achieves a maximum of 390 points for CAO.
A full QQI award achieves a maximum of 390 points for CAO.
Costs
- Full Fees (EU/EEA Citizens): €380
- €50 Deposit + €50 QQI Fees + €200 Registration per year + €40 Book Rental +€40 Manual Handling.
- Medical Card Holders: €330
- €50 Deposit + €200 Registration per year + €40 Book Rental +€40 Manual Handling. .
- Student Grant Recipients (SUSI): €380
- €50 Deposit + €50 QQI Fees + €200 Registration per year + €40 Book Rental +€40 Manual Handling. .
- Additional means-tested student grants are available from SUSI.ie.
- Back to Education Allowance (BTEA): €380
- €50 Deposit + €50 QQI Fees + €200 Registration per year + €40 Book Rental +€40 Manual Handling. .
- Retain Social Welfare benefits.
- Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS): €0
- €50 Deposit (refundable) per year.
- Retain Social Welfare benefits. Additional weekly allowances for meals, travel and childcare are also available.
Contact Us
Email us at info@mallowcampusie.