Education and Childcare
Education and Childcare
Courses
Early Learning and Care (Childcare)
Early Learning and Care 5M21473/6M21471
Pre-University Arts/Teaching
Education and Training 5M3635 or General Studies 5M3114
Pre-University Arts/Teaching
Education and Training 5M3635 or General Studies 5M3114
Pre-University Arts/Teaching
Education and Training 5M3635 or General Studies 5M3114
Early Learning and Care (Childcare)
Early Learning and Care 5M21473/6M21471
Course Content:
A theoretical approach to childcare and special needs assisting will be complemented by practical experience. The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change:
Level 5 – Year 1
- Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning and Care
- Children’s Rights,
Legislation and
Regulation - Holistic Care of Children 0-6
- Early Childhood Growth and Development
- Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies
- Understanding and Assisting
Level 6 – Year 2
- Children with Additional Needs
- The Developing Child
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Inclusive Early Learning and Care
- Advanced Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning and Care
- Sociology and Social Policy in Early Learning and Care
- Supervision and Administration in Early Learning and Care
WHAT IS CHILDCARE?
This two-year course aims to prepare students for work with young children in the rapidly expanding world of childcare and crèche supervision/management.
The childcare worker needs social, communication and caring skills to work with individuals and groups. Childcare will lay a foundation for these skills and provide the work experience to put learning into practice. This course will serve as training for crèche/ community care/healthcare industries or as a link to childcare or early childhood education courses in many universities throughout the country and the UK.
Successful graduates can also for positions as a Special Needs Assistant in a range of educational settings. This programme is ideal for both school leavers and experienced mature persons seeking a qualification in this area.
Optional Year 2 Level 6 available
CERTIFICATION
- Year 1 – Level 5 Early Learning and Care 5M21473
- Year 2 – Level 6 Early Learning and Care 6M21471
- First Aid Response
- Child Protection
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may pursue level 7/8 Early Childhood degree courses in Maynooth University, DCU, University of Limerick, UCC, Marino Institute of Education, as well as, in TUD Blanchardstown, South East Technological University Carlow. Graduates may apply to progress to Year 3 of Early Childhood degrees in many UK Universities.
Students may also seek immediate employment in a range of childcare centres, classrooms or community initiatives. Early Learning and Care graduates may be eligible to access the 175 places in First Arts in Maynooth University or progress to Social Care/Social Study degree programmes in TUD and Primary School Teaching.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Leaving Cert or LCA
- Mature students of all backgrounds
- Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications and must successful complete a literacy assessment as part of the entry process. To successfully complete this programme students must have a 80% attendance rate each year. Entry to Year 2 is conditional on successful completion of Year 1.
Apply directly using the button below.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
Maynooth University: MH003 Early Childhood Teaching and Learning (Level 8, 4 Years) – Advanced entry to Year 2 with QQI Level 6 Qualification. MH101 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
TUD Blanchardstown: TU993 Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 8, 4 Years)
Marino Institute of Education: CM020 Early Childhood Education (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD City Campus: TU995 Early Childhood Education (Level 8, 3 Years)
DCU: DC001 Early Childhood Education (Level 8, 4 Years) St. Nicholas College: NM801 Montessori Education (Level
8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC235 Education and Training (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
SETU Waterford / Carlow: SE911 Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 8, 4 Years), SE913 Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD Blanchardstown: TU790 Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 7, 3 Years)
DKIT: DK876 Early Childhood Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD Tallaght: TU989 Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 8, 4 Years)
Sunderland University (UK): Entry to Year 3 of BA in Childhood Studies (Level 8, 3 Years)
Graduates from this programme are eligible to apply directly for various degree programmes in most UK universities.
Pre-University Arts/Teaching
Education and Training 5M3635 or General Studies 5M3114
Course Content:
The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:
- Concepts in Education and Training
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Research and Study Skills
- Psychology
- Understanding Special Needs
- Interpersonal and Group Behaviour
- Approaches to Early Childhood Education
- Language Options:Gaeilge, French, Spanish
- English Literature
- History
- Word Processing
- Digital Presentations
WHAT IS EDUCATION AND TRAINING?
Students on Education and Training courses at Dunboyne College benefit from close links with Maynooth University and can access a range of academic and student supports across both campuses.
Our one-year course, similar to our other arts programme, aims to prepare students for entrance into Arts programmes in Irish universities and colleges but also lay foundations for those who want to pursue a career as either a primary or post-primary teacher. While the course also prepares students for entry to employment in a range of settings, it is mainly aimed at those who want to pursue careers in the education and training arena.
By progressing to an arts degree or education and training qualification and then on to a post graduate qualification, students can access the many opportunities in the world of education and training. This course basically lays the foundation for those who know education is their first choice of career.
CERTIFICATION
-
Level 5 Education and Training 5M3635 or General Studies 5M3114
The following may be offered as options on this course:
- Irish Option Available
- Home Economics Option Available
- PE Option Available
- Digital Presentations
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There are now over 175 places in First Arts in Maynooth, 30 places in UCD as well as numerous places in Universities including DCU, UCC and a large range of other degree courses available in universities for students who hold
a QQI qualification in Education and Training. There
are also opportunities in education, training, European administration, as well as, in the business world. Graduates from this course may gain entry to the BSc Education and Training at DCU.
While there is no direct link to primary teaching from QQI, students on completion of the Level 5 award, may apply through the CAO for a range of available courses as part of the newly expanded QQI Links scheme. These include Education Studies and Early Childhood Studies at Marino Institute of Education, Post-Primary Teacher Education at DCU and Arts Degrees at DCU, Maynooth and UCD. There are also a large range of other degree courses available in universities throughout the country.
On successful completion of an undergraduate degree, students can then apply for the Postgraduate Masters in Education (PME) which enables them to qualify as a primary or post-primary teacher and register with the Teaching Council.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Leaving Cert or LCA
- Mature students of all backgrounds
- Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly using the button below.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
Maynooth Universoty: MH101 Arts (Level 8, 4 Years) UCD: DN520 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
MTU Cork: MT930 Home Economics and Business Teaching (Level 8, 5 Years)
DCU: Post Primary Teacher (Level 8, 4 Years), DC118 Business and Irish (Level 8, 4 Years), Arts (Level 8, 3-4 Years) DC235 Education and Training (Level 8, 4 Years)
DKIT: DK861 (Level 8, 4 Years)
Marino: CM010 Education Studies (Level 8, 4 Years), CM020
Early Childhood St. Nicholas: NM801
Mary Immaculate College: MI015 Education, Home Economics and Business Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
Montessori Education (Level 8, 4 Years) Education (Level8, 4 Years)
ATU St. Angela’s College Sligo (NUIG): AU988 Home Economics Teacher Education (Level 9, 5 Years)
MTU Tralee: MT911 Health and Leisure Studies (Level 8, 4 Years) With progression link to PME Physical Education Teaching – University of Limerick
TUD Blanchardstown: BN118TU993 Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 8, 4 Years)*
Developmental work is currently underway to implement direct and guaranteed pathways into the teacher-training programmes in Maynooth University and other Higher Education Institutions including the Maynooth University Level 6, ‘Think about Teaching,’ Foundation Certificate.
Currently, students attend classes on-campus in Maynooth University one day per week in partnership with the university’s, ‘Turn to Teaching Programme,’ and Maynooth Access Programme.
Pre-University Arts/Teaching
Education and Training 5M3635 or General Studies 5M3114
Course Content:
The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:
- Concepts in Education and Training
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Research and Study Skills
- Psychology
- Understanding Special Needs
- Interpersonal and Group Behaviour
- Approaches to Early Childhood Education
- Language Options:Gaeilge, French, Spanish
- English Literature
- History
- Word Processing
- Digital Presentations
WHAT IS EDUCATION AND TRAINING?
Students on Education and Training courses at Dunboyne College benefit from close links with Maynooth University and can access a range of academic and student supports across both campuses.
Our one-year course, similar to our other arts programme, aims to prepare students for entrance into Arts programmes in Irish universities and colleges but also lay foundations for those who want to pursue a career as either a primary or post-primary teacher. While the course also prepares students for entry to employment in a range of settings, it is mainly aimed at those who want to pursue careers in the education and training arena.
By progressing to an arts degree or education and training qualification and then on to a post graduate qualification, students can access the many opportunities in the world of education and training. This course basically lays the foundation for those who know education is their first choice of career.
CERTIFICATION
-
Level 5 Education and Training 5M3635 or General Studies 5M3114
The following may be offered as options on this course:
- Irish Option Available
- Home Economics Option Available
- PE Option Available
- Digital Presentations
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There are now over 175 places in First Arts in Maynooth, 30 places in UCD as well as numerous places in Universities including DCU, UCC and a large range of other degree courses available in universities for students who hold
a QQI qualification in Education and Training. There
are also opportunities in education, training, European administration, as well as, in the business world. Graduates from this course may gain entry to the BSc Education and Training at DCU.
While there is no direct link to primary teaching from QQI, students on completion of the Level 5 award, may apply through the CAO for a range of available courses as part of the newly expanded QQI Links scheme. These include Education Studies and Early Childhood Studies at Marino Institute of Education, Post-Primary Teacher Education at DCU and Arts Degrees at DCU, Maynooth and UCD. There are also a large range of other degree courses available in universities throughout the country.
On successful completion of an undergraduate degree, students can then apply for the Postgraduate Masters in Education (PME) which enables them to qualify as a primary or post-primary teacher and register with the Teaching Council.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Leaving Cert or LCA
- Mature students of all backgrounds
- Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly using the button below.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
Maynooth Universoty: MH101 Arts (Level 8, 4 Years) UCD: DN520 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
MTU Cork: MT930 Home Economics and Business Teaching (Level 8, 5 Years)
DCU: Post Primary Teacher (Level 8, 4 Years), DC118 Business and Irish (Level 8, 4 Years), Arts (Level 8, 3-4 Years) DC235 Education and Training (Level 8, 4 Years)
DKIT: DK861 (Level 8, 4 Years)
Marino: CM010 Education Studies (Level 8, 4 Years), CM020
Early Childhood St. Nicholas: NM801
Mary Immaculate College: MI015 Education, Home Economics and Business Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
Montessori Education (Level 8, 4 Years) Education (Level8, 4 Years)
ATU St. Angela’s College Sligo (NUIG): AU988 Home Economics Teacher Education (Level 9, 5 Years)
MTU Tralee: MT911 Health and Leisure Studies (Level 8, 4 Years) With progression link to PME Physical Education Teaching – University of Limerick
TUD Blanchardstown: BN118TU993 Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 8, 4 Years)*
Developmental work is currently underway to implement direct and guaranteed pathways into the teacher-training programmes in Maynooth University and other Higher Education Institutions including the Maynooth University Level 6, ‘Think about Teaching,’ Foundation Certificate.
Currently, students attend classes on-campus in Maynooth University one day per week in partnership with the university’s, ‘Turn to Teaching Programme,’ and Maynooth Access Programme.
Pre-University Arts/Teaching
Education and Training 5M3635 or General Studies 5M3114
Course Content:
The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:
- Concepts in Education and Training
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Research and Study Skills
- Psychology
- Understanding Special Needs
- Interpersonal and Group Behaviour
- Approaches to Early Childhood Education
- Language Options:Gaeilge, French, Spanish
- English Literature
- History
- Word Processing
- Digital Presentations
WHAT IS EDUCATION AND TRAINING?
Students on Education and Training courses at Dunboyne College benefit from close links with Maynooth University and can access a range of academic and student supports across both campuses.
Our one-year course, similar to our other arts programme, aims to prepare students for entrance into Arts programmes in Irish universities and colleges but also lay foundations for those who want to pursue a career as either a primary or post-primary teacher. While the course also prepares students for entry to employment in a range of settings, it is mainly aimed at those who want to pursue careers in the education and training arena.
By progressing to an arts degree or education and training qualification and then on to a post graduate qualification, students can access the many opportunities in the world of education and training. This course basically lays the foundation for those who know education is their first choice of career.
CERTIFICATION
-
Level 5 Education and Training 5M3635 or General Studies 5M3114
The following may be offered as options on this course:
- Irish Option Available
- Home Economics Option Available
- PE Option Available
- Digital Presentations
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There are now over 175 places in First Arts in Maynooth, 30 places in UCD as well as numerous places in Universities including DCU, UCC and a large range of other degree courses available in universities for students who hold
a QQI qualification in Education and Training. There
are also opportunities in education, training, European administration, as well as, in the business world. Graduates from this course may gain entry to the BSc Education and Training at DCU.
While there is no direct link to primary teaching from QQI, students on completion of the Level 5 award, may apply through the CAO for a range of available courses as part of the newly expanded QQI Links scheme. These include Education Studies and Early Childhood Studies at Marino Institute of Education, Post-Primary Teacher Education at DCU and Arts Degrees at DCU, Maynooth and UCD. There are also a large range of other degree courses available in universities throughout the country.
On successful completion of an undergraduate degree, students can then apply for the Postgraduate Masters in Education (PME) which enables them to qualify as a primary or post-primary teacher and register with the Teaching Council.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Leaving Cert or LCA
- Mature students of all backgrounds
- Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly using the button below.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
Maynooth Universoty: MH101 Arts (Level 8, 4 Years) UCD: DN520 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
MTU Cork: MT930 Home Economics and Business Teaching (Level 8, 5 Years)
DCU: Post Primary Teacher (Level 8, 4 Years), DC118 Business and Irish (Level 8, 4 Years), Arts (Level 8, 3-4 Years) DC235 Education and Training (Level 8, 4 Years)
DKIT: DK861 (Level 8, 4 Years)
Marino: CM010 Education Studies (Level 8, 4 Years), CM020
Early Childhood St. Nicholas: NM801
Mary Immaculate College: MI015 Education, Home Economics and Business Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
Montessori Education (Level 8, 4 Years) Education (Level8, 4 Years)
ATU St. Angela’s College Sligo (NUIG): AU988 Home Economics Teacher Education (Level 9, 5 Years)
MTU Tralee: MT911 Health and Leisure Studies (Level 8, 4 Years) With progression link to PME Physical Education Teaching – University of Limerick
TUD Blanchardstown: BN118TU993 Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 8, 4 Years)*
Developmental work is currently underway to implement direct and guaranteed pathways into the teacher-training programmes in Maynooth University and other Higher Education Institutions including the Maynooth University Level 6, ‘Think about Teaching,’ Foundation Certificate.
Currently, students attend classes on-campus in Maynooth University one day per week in partnership with the university’s, ‘Turn to Teaching Programme,’ and Maynooth Access Programme.