This is a listing of further education and training awards made by QQI. They are at Level 1 to 6 on the NFQ. For awards in Higher Education and Training at Level 6 to 10 on the NFQ please look at the Programmes listing.
Qualification Details
Title
Early Childhood Care and Education
Code
5M2009
NFQ Level
5
EQF Level
4
Award Class
Major
Field of Learning
09. Health and welfare > 2. Welfare > 2. Child care and youth services
Credit Value
120
Publication Date
27-09-2016
Review Date
31-12-2016
Deactivation Date
Status
Under Review
Certificate Specification
EUROPASS Certificate Supplements
Programme Validation Information
Qualification Requirements
This award was developed through the Common Award System. Any providers who wish to offer this award must have their programme validated by QQI before it can be delivered to learners. The provider should check the award specification for this award (see below) and its associated minor awards for validation requirements.
The total credit value required for this certificate is 120. This will be achieved by completing:
Awards
Code |
Title |
NFQ Level |
Credit Value |
| All of the following component(s) | |||
Child Development |
5 |
15 |
|
Child Health and Well Being |
5 |
15 |
|
Early Care and Education Practice |
5 |
15 |
|
Early Childhood Education and Play |
5 |
15 |
|
| A minimum credit value of 15 from the following component(s) | |||
Work Experience |
5 |
15 |
|
Work Practice |
5 |
15 |
|
| A minimum credit value of 15 from the following component(s) | |||
Communications |
5 |
15 |
|
Customer Service |
5 |
15 |
|
Teamworking |
5 |
15 |
|
Personal Effectiveness |
5 |
15 |
|
| A minimum credit value of 15 from the following component(s) | |||
Occupational First Aid |
5 |
5 |
|
Human Growth and Development |
5 |
15 |
|
Social Studies |
5 |
15 |
|
Legal Practice and Procedures |
5 |
15 |
|
Approaches to Early Childhood Education |
5 |
15 |
|
Childminding Practice |
5 |
15 |
|
Creative Arts for Early Childhood |
5 |
15 |
|
Equality and Diversity in Childcare |
5 |
15 |
|
Infant and Toddler Years |
5 |
15 |
|
School Age Childcare |
5 |
15 |
|
Special Needs Assisting |
5 |
15 |
|
Irish for Preschool Services |
5 |
15 |
|
Nutrition |
5 |
15 |
|
Children with Additional Needs |
5 |
15 |
|
| The remaining credit value of 15 can be obtained by using vocationally relevant component(s) from level 5. A maximum of 15 credits may be used from either level 4 or level 6. |
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