Childcare and Community Care
Overview
The childcare course will provide students with an understanding of the principles of a child’s development and the basic skills to pursue a career in childcare.
The community care course will provide students with the practical skills and knowledge for employment in the community care area.
Programme Structure
The course may be taken over a one or two year period. The certifying body is FETAC. Previous FETAC awards may be recombined with additional subjects to make up a new overall award.
FETAC Award: Childcare Level 5 (DCHSC) and Community Care Level 5 (DCHCC); Certificate in Community and Health Services
Subjects (a)
- Caring for children (0-6 years)
- Child Development
- Communications
- Early Childhood Education
- Word Processing
- Work Experience
- Working in Childcare
Subjects (b)
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Care of the Older Person
- Care Provision and Practice
- Care Support
- Human Growth and Development
- Introduction to Nursing
- Safety & Health at Work
- Special Needs Assisting
- Start Your Own Business
- Understanding Special Needs
Where can I find out more?
You can get further information about VTOS, by contacting:
Anne Corrigan at anne.corrigan@cgvec.ie or 091 566885, or
Declan Ramberg at declan.ramberg@cgvec.ie or 091 566885
Childcare and Community Care Information Sheet (pdf, 15 kbs)