Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care (Stage 2)
Course Description:
The Advanced Early Learning and Care, Stage 2 professional programme enables learners to further develop the knowledge, skills and competence to work as autonomous
practitioners able to promote and support the holistic needs of children aged 0-6 years. The content of this course is both practical
and theoretical and prepares the learner to meet the requirements of a supervisory role in a childcare setting. Additionally, the programme provides a comprehensive
grounding in the area of legislation andregulation of the childcare sector in Ireland.
Course Details:
- Full Time
- 1 Year, September to May
- QQI Level 6, Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care (6M21471)
- Contact :saduggan@loetb.ie
- Advanced Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning and Care (6C21517)
- Supervision & Administration in Early Learning and Care (6C21522)
- Inclusive Early Learning and Care (6C21521)
- Curriculum & Pedagogy (6C21520)
- The Developing Child (6C21519)
- Sociology & Social Policy in Early Learning and Care (6C21518)
Applicants should have successfully completed the Certificate in Early Learning & Care, (Stage 1) or be able to provide evidence of successfully
achieving the knowledge, skill and competence associated with the Certificate in Early Learning and Care (Stage 1).
Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
• A desire to work in the early learning and care industry
• An ability to act with responsibility andautonomy
• An ability to take responsibility for their own learning.
Applicants must successfully complete an assessment and interview to be placed on a course in Portlaoise Institute.
English language Entry Requirements –
Where English is not their first language, applicants for this course must also meet the minimum English language and literacy competency. The minimum standard of English required for this programme is the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, Level B2 in writing, reading, listening and speaking. Evidence of achievement of this standard is necessary for entry to the programme. Students will complete work placement in a variety of childcare settings. Due to the nature of the work, Garda Vetting is a prerequisite for the mandatory workplacements on this course
This course will take place in the Abbeyleix Road Campus R32 F5T6
€50 Certification Fee. Medical Card holders or those in receipt of a social welfare payment are exempt from this fee
This course is recognised as a QQI progression route into a range of courses in higher education including, but not limited, to the following. Please note, some courses may have additional entry requirements.
South East Technological University (SETU) Carlow:
• SE935 Early Childhood Education and Practice (Level 7)
• SE918 Social Care Practice (Level 8)
Dundalk Institute of Technology:
• DK767 Community Youthwork (Level 7) (Applicants will be interviewed)
Galway University
• GY101 Arts – Joint Honours (Level 8)
Mary Immaculate College
• MI003 Psychology (Level 8)
Dublin City University (DCU)
• DC238 Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation (Level 8)
The ELC Stage 2 Advanced Certificate equips you to work in Early Learning and Care and Montessori settings as a Supervisor/Manager. Graduates can seek employment in crèches, pre-school/after school facilities or may open their own childcare service.