Level 5 Early Childhood Care And Education Major Award Course Structure (5M2009)

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The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and or to progress to higher education and training.On successful completion of the of the required number of components, learners who reach the required standard will receive the following award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Childhood Care And Education 5M2009.

Award Title – Early Childhood Care & Education Code – 5M2009
Learners will be required to achieve a minimum of 120 credits (eight components) to attain the full level 5 QQI major award in Early Childhood Care & Education 5M2009. Six components are compulsory (from first list) plus a choice of one elective from the second list. The eighth module can be any relevant component within the vocational area. A maximum of 15 credits may be used from either level 4 or level 6.
Learners MUST complete the following compulsory components:	Component Code	Credit Value	Classes available – day or evenings
COMPULSORY COMPONENTS
Child Development	5N1764	15 credits	Evening
Early Childhood Education and Play	5N1773	15 credits	Evening
Child Health & Well Being	5N1765	15 credits	Evening
Early Care and Education Practice	5N1770	15 credits	Evening
Communications	5N0690	15 credits	Evening
Work Experience	5N1356	15 credits	Evening
Choose any one of the following components:	Component Code	Credit Value	Classes available – day or evenings
ELECTIVES COMPONENTS
Special Needs Assisting	5N1786	15 credits	Evening
Human Growth & Development	5N1279	15 credits	Day and evening
Social Studies	5N1370	15 credits	Day and evening
A QQI level 5 component completed within the last five years may be used as an exemption. Please contact the Training & Education Coordinator for further details.

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