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    This programme will not run in LYIT in September 2010

    Programme Title  Certificate in Early Childhood Care, Health and Education
    CAO Code  ATP Programme, not available via CAO
    LYIT internal code  LY_NECCE_C
    Duration  15 months (September 2009 – July 2010)
    Standard Code Places:  20
    Mature Applicants Places:  
    Foundation Places:  
    FETAC Places:  
    National Framework Level  6
    Award Type  Minor
    Awarding Body  LYIT, under Delegated Authority from HETAC
    Is this Programme for Me?
    This programme is an ATP (Accelerated Technician summer programme) in Childcare is open to applicants who have been in receipt of Social Welfare payments for the last six months or more and who already hold or are about to receive their FETAC level 5 award in DCHSC, Childcare with a least 3 distinctions in any of the following modules
    • D20153 Working in Childcare
    • D20159 Caring for Children
    • D20005 Child Development
    • D20007 Early Childhood Education
    The course is aimed at offering an alternative route into the level 7 programme for FETAC level 5 holders. There will be four semesters delivered over the academic year from September 2009 to May 2010. Each semester will be of 6 weeks duration followed by exams. At the end of the theoretical part of the course students will undertake two 4-week placements (mid-May to late July) in 2 different settings.
    On successful completion of the course students will be eligible to apply for year 3 of the level 7 B.Sc. in Early Childhood Care, Health and Education programme in September 2010.
    Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
    FETAC level 5 award in DCHSC, Childcare with a least 3 distinctions in any of the following modules
    • D20153 Working in Childcare
    • D20159 Caring for Children
    • D20005 Child Development
    • D20007 Early Childhood Education
    **Note: This course is not open to LCE or Mature applicants who do not hold the FETAC level 5 award in DCHSE
    What will I have to study?
    Year/Semester Proposed Modules,
    subject to approval    		 Mandatory/
    Elective    		 No of credits Class hours per week
     1/1  Introduction to Social and Behavioural Sciences Mandatory  5  5
     Human Physiology & Health 1 Mandatory  5  5
     Introduction to Child Development Mandatory  5  6
     Early Childcare Practice 1 Mandatory  5  6
     Learning to Learn 1 Mandatory  5  6
     1/1  Sociology and Lifespan Psychology Mandatory  5  5
     Introduction to Early Childhood Studies Mandatory  5  6
     Learning to Learn 2 Mandatory  5  6
     Human Physiology & Health 2 Mandatory  5  5
     Early Childcare Practice 2 Mandatory  5  6
     1/2  Individual Differences Sociology And Law 1 Mandatory  5  5
     Primary Health Care Mandatory  5  6
     Child Health and Well-being 1 Mandatory  5  4
     Curriculum Studies 1 Mandatory  5  4
     Early Childcare Practice 3 Mandatory  5  5
     1/2  Individual Differences Sociology And Law 2 Mandatory  5  5
     Understanding Children's Behaviour Mandatory  5  4
     Pedagogy and Curriculum 1 Mandatory  5  4
     Curriculum Studies 2 Mandatory  5  4
     Early Childcare Practice 4 Mandatory  5  6
     Work Placement Mandatory  5  8 week blocked placement at end of semester 2
    Learning Outcomes
    On completion of this programme, the graduate will be able to:
    • Describe the contexts for early learning
    • Discuss the current context of social policy childcare and protection in Ireland
    • Discuss the concepts of child health and well-being and the determination of health
    • Reflect upon issues underpinning inclusion, both social and educational
    • Identify sociological perspectives on health issues
    • Illustrate the link between cultural belief systems and health and health outcomes
    Are there follow-up Programmes Available?
    Progression to year 3 of the level 7 Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Care, Health and Education at LYIT.
    Career Opportunities
    There is a strong and growing demand for qualified child care professionals. Some positions include: private sector childcare facilities such as crèches, nurseries etc.; the health service in special needs facilities; primary schools as classroom assistants
    Fees and Support
    Further information on fees and support can be found at http://www.studentfinance.ie/
    ECCE Application Form ECCE Application Form ECCE Application Form
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