ST.CONLETH'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Childcare

Aim

This is a full-time, one year course. The course is designed to develop the communications, intellectual, practical and caring skills essential for people working with children (0-6 years).

The course offers an excellent foundation for people new to the study of Child Care and for those with limited practical experience.

Entry requirements

Students will be expected to have passed the Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied examination (Distinction Level) or equivalent practical experience.

Course Duration

1 year (September - May). Monday - Friday with usual school holidays.

Course Content



  • Communications
  • Working with children
  • Art & Craft for Childcare
  • Child Development
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Caring for Children 0-6 yrs
  • Computer Applications
  • Information Technology
  • Work experience
  • Social Studies
  • Special Needs
  • Work Experience


This course provides training for Child Care workers in a wide range of settings including nursery, infant or primary schools or classes, day nurseries, family centres private and voluntary areas.

Work experience is usually one day a week for 24 weeks.

Certification

Successful completion of the course will lead to a FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council) Level 5 Certificate.

Cost

A 50 euro administration cost. Participants will be expected to cover the cost of books and exam fees. Grants are also available to eligible participants. Art & Craft Kit will cost a50. First Aid Course will incur an additional fee.

Enrolment

A maximum of 24 participants will be taken on the course.

A short meeting will take place in May to give prospective participants the opportunity to come to the school, meet the teachers and have any questions answered in relation to the course. All prospective candidates will be interviewed in May, successful candidates will be offered a placement, you will be notified of your interview by post.

Follow on Courses for Childcare

Degree in Childcare in UCC.

Social Studies Cert/Dip/Degree in Athlone or Waterford IT.

Social Care Studies Cert. In Carlow IT. Level 6 Childcare FETAC

Careers Available with FETAC Childcare Level 5 Cert.

Animator for children with Budget Travel or Direct Holidays

Care Officer in St. Michael’s School for Physical & Mentally disabled

Creche and Playschool Assistant

Special Needs Assistant Classroom Assistant

WHEN TO APPLY:  NOW
  • Online Click Here!
  • OR Contact 045 431417 school office
 Please note application fee applies, this fee is to cover administration costs  

Interviews will be held in April / May 
      Applicants will be contacted in due course



Mission Statement
St. Conleth’s Community College provides a positive learning environment which encourages and enables our students to achieve their academic potential while fostering their personal development.

  • Home
    • About us
    • Parents Information >
      • VIrtual Tour
      • Parents Association
      • Way2Pay
      • Student Lockers
      • Admissions 2021
    • Board of Management
    • Breakfast Club
  • Second Level overview
    • Junior Level
    • Transition Year >
      • YSI
      • Admissions Policy
      • TY Application Form
      • TY Work Experience
      • TY Mentoring Programme
    • Senior Level
    • Special Class for Autism
    • School Day
    • Policies
    • Education Documents
  • PLC
    • PLC- Policies and Documents
    • Enrol Now
    • PLC charges
    • General PLC Information >
      • Documents and Forms
      • Timetables and Calendar
      • Registeration for current students
      • Pay Fees
      • Library
    • PLC Student Testimonials
    • Moodle Access
    • Equine Courses
    • Animal Care
    • Art, Craft & Design
    • Beauty Therapy
    • Business & Digital Marketing
    • Childcare
    • Social Care- level 5 >
      • Recent Events
      • Community Care 2015
    • Applied Psychology with Advanced Social Care
    • Computer Science with Games Development /Advanced Certificate in Computer Science
    • Pre Nursing >
      • Pre Nursing 14/15 15/16
      • Pre Nursing 13/14
      • Pre Nursing 12/13
      • Pre Nursing 11/12
    • Security, Criminology & Legal Studies
    • Sport & Recreation
    • Wider Options
    • Pre Engineering
    • PLC graduation 2016
    • PLC GRAD 2015 >
      • Class Photos & Graduations 2014
  • Second Level Subjects
    • Art
    • English
    • Irish
    • Mathematics
    • Science & Biology
    • French & German
    • History
    • Geography
    • Woodwork
    • Metalwork
    • Home Economics
    • Business
    • Religion
    • Music
  • Career Guidance
    • Parent's Information
    • Incoming First Year Infor
    • Senior Cycle Options
    • Career Guidance & Educational News
    • College Open Days
  • School News
    • School news 2017/18
  • Second Level Moodle Access
  • Sports & Extra Curricular
    • Basketball
    • Programming Club
  • Positive Mental Health
    • Support Services Contact Details
  • Night Classes
  • Photo Gallery
    • TY 2017 / 2018
    • 6th Year Graduation 2016
    • 6th Year Grad 2015
    • 6th Year Grad 2014
    • Project Work
  • For Staff
  • Calendar
  • Contact us