Griffith College Limerick

This one year programme is designed to prepare participants to work in a supervised role with children aged 0 - 6 years. The syllabus is designed to emphasise the integrated nature of work with young children.Graduates will be qualified to work in a wide range of settings with different professionals and volunteers, recognising the importance of all of them in providing a service for children and their families.

Assessment:

A combination of module appropriate assessment procedures will facilitate the assessment of the programme learning outcomes.

These methods will include a combination of final written examinations and continuous assessments, collections of work and skills demonstrations.

Award:

Graduates will be awarded the FETAC Certificate in Childcare (Level 5 Award) on successful completion of the programme.

For those who wish to obtain an Occupational First Aid qualification as part of the course and additional charge of €125 applies

• Caring for Children (0-6 Years)
• Working in Childcare
• Child Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Safety and Health at Work
• Arts and Crafts for Children
• Communications
• Work Experience*

For those who wish to obtain an Occupational First Aid qualification as part of the course and additional charge of €125 applies

*Learners are responsible for arranging their own work experience placement. This may be completed on a part-time basis over the duration of the course or may be completed "en bloc" during holiday periods.

Candidates completing work experience must themselves obtain Garda Clearance.

Further Study:

Successful graduates will be eligible to progress to the FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Supervision in Childcare.

Graduates will be qualified to work in a wide range of settings with different professionals and volunteers in childcare ( creches, etc)  in providing a service for children and their families.

For those who wish to obtain an Occupational First Aid qualification as part of the course and additional charge of €125 applies

DIRECT ENTRY STEPS 

Step 1 Fill out the online application form here.

or

Download the application form here. Complete and send to our Admissions Office.

Step 2 Send a copy of prior qualifications by email.

Step 3 Our Admissions Team will endeavour to contact you within 5 working days if you are successful in gaining a place.

Click here for details on completing the application form.

Tuition Fees:

€1200.00 Part-Time

€2,500.00 Full-Time

Exam Fees: €50.00

For those who wish to obtain an Occupational First Aid qualification as part of the course and additional charge of €125 applies