Early Childhood Care and Education QQI Level 5 Award Code 5M2009
The Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education QQI Level 5 is a major award made up of 8 modules and leads to a nationally recognized qualification for those wishing to pursue a career in Childcare. 6 of these modules are Compulsory and the other 2 modules can be made up from optional modules.
Compulsory
Optional
Each module carries a value of 15 credits, giving a total of 120 credits for the full award. Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate or equivalent, or Mature students, or work experience in a relevant area in lieu of qualification together with a strong interest in the provision of quality care and education for children.
Students are required to have Current GRETB Garda Vetting clearance.
Students must obtain their own work placement in a registered setting. Students must have 80% attendance to be entered for certification. The following is the timetable for September
September 2020 Modules
January 2021 Modules to include the below and possibly others
Students must complete 60 hours of work placement in a Registered Setting (TUSLA) to attain the Work Experience module. Students must pass both sections of the Work Experience module In order to gain the final award (including work experience placement). Placement contact is required to complete course work in most modules.
**NOTE** This page is for registering your interest in completing the full award. There is no charge here. There will be an information session for those completing the full award in September. You must register for and pay separately for each individual Minor Award above on our site.
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