- Course Fee: Special Offer price Now only: €299.00
- Was:
€499
- FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in Early Childhood Programmes (D30176).
- Distance learning/eLearning home study course leading to a FETAC award.
- There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
- Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.
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Who should complete this course?
- Students who wish to gain a FETAC credit in Early Childhood Programmes at Level 6
- Students who aim to promote good practice, equality, and respect for diversity in early childhood education and care.
Learners who successfully complete this course will:
- acquire an understanding of early childhood programmes
- understand the integrated role of learning, development and curriculum/programmes
- appreciate the range of features involved in effective early childhood programmes
- explore the role and responsibilities of the supervisor and the childcare worker in relation to programme practice
- appreciate the interrelationship between planning, implementation, evaluation and curriculum/programmes.
This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.
Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. If students require extra time to complete the course they can apply for an extension.
Assignments may be emailed or posted to the College whichever is more convenient.
Topics covered include:
- Overview of Early Childhood Education
- Features of Effective Early Childhood Programmes
- Programme Development and Implementation
- Planning and Evaluation.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
- Level 5 Certificate or equivalent
- As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
- If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
- If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
- For more details on participation suitability of this course click here».
Progression to further Studies:
- This course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications. Learners can use this credit towards completing the major award in Childcare Supervision DCXXX.
Assessment:
Demonstration 60%
Project 40%
Skills Demonstration:
In one or more skills demonstrations, candidates will be assessed in their ability to plan, implement and evaluate learning programme(s) for individual children/groups of children aged 0-6 years.
Project:
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The internal assessor will devise a project brief that requires candidates to demonstrate their understanding and application of concepts of how an early childhood environment affords opportunities for children to learn and develop.
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Accreditation:
- Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in Early Childhood Programmes (D30176)
- The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
- Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
- There is a €85.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and FETAC accreditation.
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