Certificate in Early Learning and Care QQI Level 5

The newly approved QQI level 5 Major award in Early Learning and Care qualification will give you the recognised national qualification for starting a career working in Early Childhood Care and Education.

The focus of the Certificate in Early Learning and Care programme is the study of play, development and learning of the young child in historical and socio-cultural context and the implications of this in the ELC settings. A range of local and international perspectives are taken, including children’s rights, children’s health and well-being, pedagogical and curriculum approaches, diversity, and inclusion.

This Early Learning and Care programme explores a range of disciplines such as psychology, sociology and social policy, education, and health. The knowledge, skills and competencies taught, will prepare you to work independently subject to supervision across a range of ELC settings.
You will have the opportunity to undertake supervised placement modules to develop your professional as well as academic skills and knowledge which will enable you to pursue a career in the ELC sector and access additional formal education training.

This Certificate in Early Learning and Care is embedded into the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care (QQI level 6) and successful completion of all modules at Stage 1 will lead to direct entry to Stage 2 of the programme.
This course is delivered through blended learning which means that you will also have the opportunity to complete a work experience placement in an early years setting to compliment your studies. Learners are required to complete a total of 150 hours of work experience. There is an easy payment plan designed to make this programme affordable. These factors, together with the one-to-one tutorial support, offer you a course that is accessible, affordable and achievable.