Castle Buildings, 3rd Floor, Tara Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly R35 E9K8 | Tel: (057) 9349424 | Email: tullamore@loetb.ie

Course Description

This one-year part time programme (6M2007) is specifically designed for people who wish to work in a supervisory capacity in a childcare environment, or to obtain an advanced knowledge of childcare studies. 

Module

Child Development | Early Childhood Curriculum | Childhood Social, Legal & Health Studies | Supervision in Early Childhood Care | Special Needs Assisting | Early Childhood Literacy & Numeracy | Personal & Professional Development | Work Experience

Fee

Please note that there is 70% funding available for this course under Skills to Advance, thus reducing the fee to €360.

Entry Requirements

Learners must have a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Childcare and must be working in a childcare environment. All applicants are subject to an interview and an online assessment. Garda vetting is also required.

Contact

Tara Carty on 057 9349428 or email tcarty@loetb.ie

Progression

On successful completion of this programme, learners can apply to third-level Institutions to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education as a mature learner, or under the Higher Education Links Scheme.

Career Options

Holders of a QQI Level 6 will have the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a variety of management career options in the field of childcare. 

Frequency

Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:45pm to 9:45pm and 10 Saturdays (full days), over 30 weeks – October 2021 to June 2022.

The above link will bring you directly to the Fetch portal, where you can complete the application form for this course. 

Hotel & RestaurantThursday April 15th, available from 4pm onwards

SportsThursday April 15th, available from 4pm onwards

BusinessThursday April 15th, available from 4pm onwards

Applied Social Studies with SNAWednesday April 14th, available from 4pm onwards

Early Childhood Care & EducationWednesday April 14th, available from 4pm onwards

Nursing Wednesday April 14th, available from 4pm onwards

Healthcare SupportWednesday April 14th, available from 4pm onwards

Computer Networks with SoftwareTuesday April 13th, available from 4pm onwards

Sustainable Construction TechnologyTuesday April 13th, available from 4pm onwards

Engineering TechnologyTuesday April 13th, available from 4pm onwards

Applied ScienceTuesday April 13th, available from 4pm onwards