Course Structure
Course Overview
Do you want to further develop your experience and knowledge in the childcare sector? Do you want the opportunity to become a room leader/supervisor in a creche?
This Advanced Certificate course will give you the skills to work effectively and confidently within a childcare setting. You will gain a deeper understanding of the early learning environment and develop skills to work well with staff and parents as well as children.
Within the college year, students are required to reach 150 hours of Practice placement; this will include block weeks at various times throughout the year.
Course Entry Requirements:
Learners should have completed and succeeded in the ELC Stage 1 certificate or hold a previous full Level 5 ECCE Childcare award.
Modules List
Advanced Professional Practice Placement
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Inclusive Early Learning and Care
Sociology and Social Policy
Supervision and Administration
The Developing Child
Professional Practice Placement
Learners must complete 150 hours of professional practice placement in a minimum of two settings: (1) working directly with children aged between 0-2 years 8 months, and (2) working directly with children aged 2 years 8 months - 6 years.
Learners must be Garda vetted before going on professional practice placement
Learners must pass the professional practice placement elements to achieve award.
Careers and Opportunities
Students who successfully achieve their qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education can advance as supervisors/room leaders in Pre-School Centre's, Day Nurseries, Creches, Child Care Residential Centre's, Hospitals and as Nannies. There are opportunities also to work as a Special Needs Assistant in a primary school setting.
Further Study Opportunities
Direct access to 2nd year (BA Hons) in the National College of Ireland
Bachelor of Arts in Early Years Care Education (Level 7) in Athlone Institute of Technology
BA Early Childhood - Teaching and Learning (Level 8) in NUI Maynooth
BA Hons in Early Childhood Education (Level 8) in the National College of Ireland
D.I.T Social Care (minimum of 5 distinctions required)
Student Experience
Many of our past students have furthered their studies and progressed onto 3rd level degrees in Early Childhood Education; some are now in supervisory and managerial roles in Preschool and Afterschool settings.
Student Testimonials / Where are they now?
“I spent two years at Marino College of Further Education completing FETAC Level 5 and 6 courses in childcare. Throughout my time in Marino, there was always an extremely friendly atmosphere. The teaching staff at Marino were always extremely supportive and would always be there to help me with anything if I ever needed them. If you’re looking for somewhere to continue your education, I would ask you to please consider Marino College of Further Education. It’s a place where you will be given every opportunity and resources to succeed. I have extremely happy memories of my time at Marino and so will you.”
Course Requirements
Course Code
6M21471
Awards
Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care
Duration
One Year | Full-Time
Course Charge: non-refundable registration charge of €50
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Reasons for Choosing Marino College
+ The College is easy to get to on the Bus, Luas & DART
+ The College is easy to get to on the Bus, Luas & DART
+ My classmates are good fun & lovely to be around
+ The teachers are very helpful & caring in the sense that they wouldn’t move on unless everyone understood the topic
+ The courses are a great gateway to amazing career opportunities
+ The college has a great atmosphere and if you have a problem there’s always someone there to help you