Early Childhood Education courses in Ireland

Early Childhood Care & Education. The Early Childhood Care & Education course will provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and competence required to work in the childcare sector in a supervisory position in a variety of settings. These include: pre- schools, Naoinrai, crèches, nurseries, day- care centres. This Early Childhood Care & Education course gives you…

Course content: – child development & play, childcare & safety

Course content: – early childhood care & education practice, childhood education & play, teamworking, child development, health & wellbeing, children with additional needs, creative art

Building on the skills and knowledged developed during Level 7 BA in Applied Early Years, this 1-year Level 8 Honours Add-On course will ehance students’ knowledge, skills and competencies so that they can become highly skilled practitioners in early years care and education work settings.

The BA in Applied Early Childhood Studies [Year 2 Advanced Entry available only] is a two-year part-time course designed for people who are interested in pursuing opportunities in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector. The course focuses on the study of play, development and learning in children from birth to six years old. The aim…

Why is this Early Learning & Care Degree for me? The Early Learning and Care Programme has been developed for childcare practitioners progressing from 6M2007 QQI ECCE Level 6 Major awards and seeks to prepare you to take a professional and leading role in ELC provision. This may be in a formal leadership position or…

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education; ; ; ; The early years and experiences of a child’s life are fundamentally important for them in the here and now and can help shape their future. This honours degree programme will equip you, the early childhood educator, with a comprehensive knowledge base of all…

The aim of this programme is to support and engage early years’ educators, managers, and supervisors in ethical, democratic leadership and effective management that promotes sustainable development in the early years sector. The programme is designed and developed to facilitate those working in the early years sector who wish to obtain knowledge and skills through…

The aim of this programme is to enhance and provide the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to effectively plan, implement and evaluate school age childcare programmes. The programme will allow learners to critically examine the appropriate values, attitudes and dispositions for working in the area of school age childcare. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-school-age-childcare.html

This full-time award leads to a QQI level 5 Certificate after one year. The course is structured to provide students with a high standard of training and assessment leading to a recognized qualification for those wishing to work in the childcare sector in a variety of areas such as; working with the child in a…

On the successful completion of this award the learner will have acquired the knowledge, skills and competence to work as an autonomous practitioner. Skills acquired will provide the successful learner with the ability to lead and co-ordinate a team in the provision of Early Childhood Care and Education. Knowledge of how to create an environment…

Fee: €290 for each module or €1000 for 4 modules ** 8 Modules in total required for this Major Award ** This course provides the successful learners with a nationally accredited award in the theory and practice of Early Childhood Education and Care. The learner will gain knowledge, skills and the competence to work independently…

This one-year full-time course prepares students to work with young children. It is ideal for both school-leavers and experienced mature persons seeking a formal qualification. Successful students enjoy excellent employment prospects.

This one year full time is an advanced Childcare course is suited to participants with previous childcare training who wish to develop their range of childcare industry knowledge. Successful participants may advance to Team Leader in an ECCE or ECEC setting. Progression prospects are excellent both to work and Higher Education.

This is an advanced course suited to participants who would like to work in the Early Years sector and who have an interest in Outdoor and Forest School Education. This course would give students confidence and skills to take children outdoors to experience the benefits of nature based play and it will also help the…

Critically reflect on the contributions of a range of early childhood educational theorists to pedagogical practice. Assess a range of early childhood programme models and approaches and their implementation. Evaluate the role of the adult in supporting childrens learning and development. This is a component of the Major Award Early Childhood Care and Education QQI…

This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge , skill and competence to ensure that each child’s learning , development and well being is facilitated through the provision of opportunities , experiences, activities, interaction , materials and equipment, having regard to the age and stage of development of the child and the…

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to ensure that each child’s learning, development and well being is facilitated through the provision of opportunities, experiences, activities, interaction, materials and equipment, having regard to the age and stage of development of the child and the child’s cultural…

This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to assist the midwife in caring for mothers, babies and the family unit.

This micro-credential is for professionals who work with children and families in the healthcare, community, and education settings. This includes professionals such as children’s nurses, other nursing disciplines, allied healthcare professionals, social care professionals, education professionals (teachers), professionals in child and family support work or a cognate discipline. The micro-credential offers an innovative and unique…

This course is suitable for post leaving cert students and mature students who are interested in teaching (Primary school teaching, Post-Primary school teaching, or teaching in Further Education). This award offers a wide range of modules which enables students to gain a critical awareness of the way in which the Irish Education system operates. Learners…

This Early Learning and Care course will equip learners with the skills required to gain employment in a variety of childcare settings but particularly in the pre-school setting.     What Will I Study? Children’s Rights, Legislation and Regulation (5C21524) Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies (5C21527) Early Childhood Growth and Development (5C21526) Holistic Care of…

This course will equip learners with the skills required to gain employment in a variety of childcare settings but particularly in the pre-school setting. WHAT WILL I STUDY? Children’s Rights, Legislation & Regulation (5C21524) Curriculum, Play & Creative Studies (5C21527) Early Childhood Growth & Development (5C21526) Holistic Care of Children, 0-6 Years (5C21525) Professional Practice…