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Child Development QQI Level 6 Online via Zoom

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8 weeks
360

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Are you interested in studying Child Development? Forus Training’s Level 6 course is starting on September 18th 2023 for €360.
 
This 8 week course will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence relevant to the theory and practice of child development when working autonomously and with others in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings.
 
You can also start this course TODAY with our Self Paced option.

PLEASE NOTE:

QQI will be deactivating 6M2007 Early Childhood Care and Education Major Award in December 2023. The current Level 6 Major Award will be replaced with 6M21471 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care.

We are busily working to create the new curriculum so we can offer it to you in the near future. If you already have 60 credits or more towards the current Major Award, you can complete the current Major Award, but you must have all modules completed and with QQI for certification by 12th December 2023.

Each module takes approx 40 - 150 hours to complete - depending on your previous knowledge and ability.

If you have less than 60 credits completed, you could start with the current modules that will be transferable to the new curriculum.

Please call us on 044 9349400 so we can answer any questions you may have.


Throughout this course, you will...

 

  • Critically reflect on child development theories and their application on ECCE practice,
  • Explore the effects of a range of genetic, social, cultural and environmental factors on the holistic development of the child,
  • Research a range of theoretical perspectives in the field of behaviour management in support of the holistic development of the child,
  • Select from a range of specialised skills to meet the needs of parents, children, colleagues and other stakeholders in an ECCE setting in the context of legislation and national practice guidelines,
  • Organise a variety of detailed observations in support of programme planning for individual and groups of children using a range of tools,
  • Evaluate personal and team practice in meeting child development needs in an ECCE setting,
  • Identify personal learning goals and assist others in identifying learning and personal development goal.

 


Assessment

This course is assessed in the following ways:

  • Project 60%
  • Examination - Theory 40%

 


Why Forus Training?

At Forus Training, we have many different supports available for your learning:

  • Learners have access to a Learning Management System (LMS). You will be given an account and a full induction on how the course works and how to access all available resources. The LMS includes all session slideshows and related quizzes, and extra course material (where applicable),
  • We also offer a Learner Pack (optional extra with Self Paced) which includes a letter introducing the trainer, the assessment brief, a learner record document, printed LMS slideshows for reference, and accompanying manual / notes to support further learning,
  • Live tutorial sessions are held via Zoom. Our trainers are skilled and experienced in making live sessions engaging and interactive. All tutorials are recorded so that you can go back and re-watch which is especially useful when working on assessments,
  • Other course providers tend to not offer continued support to their learners. Our trainers open numerous doors to our learners. These include opportunities for discussion and feedback, and opportunities to bring up areas that need further assistance or support. They also offer additional education and learning activities, assessment support, opportunities to submit drafts, and meetings before or after class to answer queries that cannot be covered in the session (by appointment).

Course Details

CollegeForus Training
Course ID179432
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationLevel 6 Higher Certificate
Awarding BodyQQI
Awarding Body DetailsChild Development
Course Start Date18th September 2023
Course End Date6th November 2023
Course Duration8 weeks
Course TimeThe course is accessible online, with a mixture of virtual sessions and self directed learning. Tutor support is provided throughout the course.
Course Fee360
Entry RequirementsThis course is open to anyone interested in doing it provided you fulfill some or one of the following criteria:

Have completed the Leaving Certificate, and/or
You may also be eligible if you have relevant life and work experience, in this case you may need to speak to the tutor and discuss your previous work experience or furnish the tutor with a CV and work references.
Career PathThis course leads to a Level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications. Students who successfully complete this programme may use their credits towards completing a higher level of study in the area of Childcare.

Students who successfully complete this Major Award can also use the Certificate as the basis for entry into selected courses in Third Level Colleges and Universities.
Course Code6N1942

Course Provider

Forus Training

Forus Training, Castle House, Castle Street, Mullingar, Westmeath, Republic of Ireland. Eircode: N91 Y896

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