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LEVEL 5 CHILDCARE AWARD (DCHSC) ONE YEAR

This course will enable students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a Childcare Assistant in a creche, playgroup, after-school day care, or similar setting.

The focus of the course is to develop the interpersonal, social and practical skills necessary to work in early years education.

Course Content

• Working in Childcare
• Child Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Caring for Children (0-6 years)
• Health Safety at Work
• Word Processing
• Work Experience
• Communications
  

Download Care Work with Children (Leonardo da Vinci Community
Vocational Training Action Programme)

Electives

• Health Studies
• Art & Craft in Childcare

Certification

FETAC/NCVA Childcare Award

Entry Requirements

Ordinary Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied. All applicants must have two references relevant to social care and are subject to individual and group interview. Applications are welcome from mature students with relevant experience.

Please download the Garda vetting form and bring the completed form to your interview. Garda Vetting Application Form

 

Progression/Employment

Students will acquire the skills necessary to take up employment as a childcare or special needs assistant in a variety of childcare settings.

Students may be eligible to apply to Third Level Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.

Please note that the combination of modules outlined above may be subject to revision.

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