Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning & Care

Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care leading to the NFQ Level 5 QQI Certificate in Early Learning and Care. In Arklow Further Education and Training Centre this is a two-year part-time programme. Learners can progress to the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care leading to the NFQ Level 6 QQI Advanced Certification in Early Learning and Care.

Work experience is an essential part of this course and Garda vetting must be completed with KWETB prior to commencing your work placement. Each learner is responsible for securing a work placement in a relevant setting where assessment material can be worked on. 150 hours’ professional practice placement in a minimum of two settings which must be TUSLA registered. One setting is to involve working directly with children aged between birth and 2 years 8 months, and one working directly with children aged between 2 years 8 months and 6 years.

Applications can be made through the button below. Once the application is received, applicants will receive a learner details form and a personal statement which should be completed and returned to Arklow FETC. Interview and assessment of language will be carried out once eligibility criteria has been established (some information on eligibility criteria can be accessed here). A good standard or written and spoken English (B2) is required to participate in this course and complete the assessment work along with good IT skills. Elements of the course will be completed online using; Moodle and Microsoft 365; KWETB email account and relevant training will be provided on commencement of the course.

This course is part time at two days per week over two years.

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