Apply Now Course Content Progression Course Fees Testimonials Share this course Course Content Mental Health Awareness Disability Awareness Person Centred Planning, Rehabilitation Practice Communications Work Experience Learning Difficulty Awareness Special Needs Assisting Health Promotion Course Description If you hold a QQI Level 5 Health related award such as Healthcare Support, Nursing Studies or a QQI Social Studies Level 5 award in Applied Psychology and Social Studies or Youthwork, then why not take the opportunity to undertake further studies in advanced health and social studies. Our Level 6 award will equip you, the learner, with the necessary knowledge, skills and competence to undertake roles in  person centred care and healthcare environments. Certification 6M2218 QQI Level 6 Social and Vocational Integration Career Opportunities Graduates can also progress to employment in various areas including: Social Care l Youth and Community Organisers l Rehabilitation l Elderly Care l Community Intervention l Health Science and Nutrition l Youth Work Leader Disability | Direct Support Worker | Community Care Organisers Statistics Thousands of additional health and social care workers are going to be needed to deal with our growing and ageing population Apply Now Progression to degrees Graduates can progress to a variety of degree programmes including: DKIT | Social Care | Level 8UCD | Psychology | Level 8DKIT | Health and Physical Activity | Level 8DKIT | Early Childhood Studies | Level 8Maynooth University | Psychology | Level 8Maynooth University/TU Dublin | Community & Youth Work | Level 8AIT | Health Sciences with Nutrition | Level 8WIT | Health Promotion | Level 8DKIT | Community Youth Work | Level 7 Apply Now Fees For The Academic Year 2024 – 2025 All courses have a Registration Fee of €30 (non-refundable). A non-refundable Registration fee of €30 will be payable on acceptance of a PLC place. Essential course materials may be required for some courses the cost of which will be borne by the student. All fees are subject to change. All fees must be paid with a Credit/Debit card online. No cash is acceptable. Apply Now PAST STUDENT TESTIMONIALS I was always interested in caring for others who were vulnerable and needed additional care. This course equipped me with the qualities to support individuals with autism, mental health issues and intellectual disabilities. I learned many skills, how to communicate, support individuals who are non-verbal whilst creating Person Centred Plans to help the individual live their best possible life with minimum limitations. I’m currently working in a Social Care setting. Without studying this one-year course, I would have found it extremely difficult to understand and communicate with individuals with a disability, mainly Autism. I have since progressed onto third level education as a result of achieving my Level 6 Award. Ellie Mc Guirk 2021-2022 Apply Now

Apply Now Course Content Progression Course Fees Testimonials Share this course Course Content Professional Practice Placement in ELC Children’s Rights, Legislation and Regulation Holistic Care of Children (Birth to Six Years) Early Childhood Growth and Development Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies Understanding and Assisting Children with Additional Needs Course Description Our Advanced Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care will provide the student with a professional qualification now required to work in the ELC sector. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with children in a variety of settings. Students will gain an insight into how children learn and develop, through class participation and professional practice placement. This award also provides students with the opportunity to progress into higher education and employment. Successful graduates can progress straight into employment or can continue their studies in Early Learning and Care by progressing to year 2 in OFI. Certification QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning Care Career Opportunities Graduates progress to employment in range of early education settings across the public and private sector  Childcare Assistant | Special Needs Assistant | Classroom Assistant | Early Years Educator |Preschool Assistant | Child minding | Afterschool Assistant | Montessori Teacher | Early Years Educator | AIM Support Worker Statistics A landmark in funding was €1,025 Billion allocated for the ELC sector in Budget 2023 Apply Now Progression to degrees Graduates can progress to a variety of third-level degree programmes in Universities or Institutes of Technology including: DkIT | Early Childhood Studies | Level 8DkIT | Social Care | Level 8NUIG | Early Childhood Studies and Practice | Level 8TU Dublin | Early Childhood Care and Education | Level 8DCU | Early Childhood Education | Level 8DCU | Education and Training | Level 8 Apply Now Fees For The Academic Year 2024 – 2025 All courses have a Registration Fee of €30 (non-refundable). A non-refundable Registration fee of €30 will be payable on acceptance of a PLC place. Essential course materials may be required for some courses the cost of which will be borne by the student. All fees are subject to change. All fees must be paid with a Credit/Debit card online. No cash is acceptable. Apply Now PAST STUDENT TESTIMONIALS I carried out my work experience in Tiny Tots Creche and Preschool which I really enjoyed. When I finished my course, I applied for a position as an Early Years Teacher and started in September. I plan to continue to study for my level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education while working. I would definitely recommend doing this course if you are interested in working with children or with children with special needs. The teachers are very helpful and approachable. Amy Caul Early Childhood Care & Education Graduate, 2018 Apply Now