QQI Level 5 Early Learning and Care
1st September 2026
6:30 pm
Location:
James O Keeffe Institute
Newmarket
Places remaining: 31
Cost: FREE
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START DATE: TBC- September 2026
DURATION: 1 year, part-time
CLASS TIMES: Mondays & Thursdays at 6:30pm -9:30pm
LOCATION: In person: IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
COST : Free for those seeking work.
ACCREDITATION: QQI Level 5
This course is aimed at people who are seeking work and would like to qualify and start working in a childcare setting. There will be a course information session on the 3rd of June 2026 at 7pm at James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork.
CONTENT:
-Introduction to ELC and Child safeguarding
-Holistic Care of Children in ELC
-Professional Practice
-Inclusive Education and Care of Children with Additional Needs in ELC
-Early Learning and Play
-Child Development
Individuals in receipt of a Job-seekers payment or other eligible payments must receive prior approval from INTREO Offices/DSP Scheme Areas to participate on programmes which exceeds 20 days in duration
Please submit your details below. You will be reminded to attend the Information session a couple of days prior.
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