Childcare - FETAC Level 6

Get the recognised certification to open your own childcare centre

• Work in a day care nursery, creche, pre-school / after school facility or with families as a professional nanny
• You will be the carer trusted and sought by parents
• You will gain the FETAC Level 6 Certificate required for childcare management and to develop early childhood programmes as per new Department of Children Pre-school Scheme

Benefits

1. The advanced certificate in Supervision in Childcare course offers you the next step in a career in the management of childcare
2. This course can be used through the CAO to apply for a third level degree course in a related discipline, subject to certain specific requirements
3. With this nationally and internationally recognised course you will have a sought after qualification on your CV
4. You and the childcare facility where you work will benefit from having fully qualified staff and programmes in place for HSE inspections

Objectives

1. A clear understanding of the responsibilities and skills required by the childcare supervisor
2. An awareness of the needs of young children and an ability to devise child age programmes which makes all the difference in catering for the development needs of young children
3. To develop interpersonal skills to help in dealing with parents, guardians as well as statutory and non-statutory organisations
4. To work with both children and in partnership with families to promote the care and education of the child
5. To have a clear understanding of the social and legal issues in relation to the welfare of children
6. Planning and implementing management and leadership skills and structures as well as activity planning and education
7. Understanding legislation