The College of Progressive Education is committed to supporting people who are working in Early Childhood Care and Education.

Practitioners who wish to join the new ECCE free pre-school year scheme will need to have or will need to obtain a FETAC Level 5 or 6 Award.

For those Practitioners who have extensive experience in the provision of Early Childhood Care and Education and need to obtain the FETAC Level 5 or 6 award, the College is offering an option to obtain their qualification within one year.

The College is running the full FETAC Level 5 Childcare Award via Distance Learning starting on 11th September 2010 and finishing June 2011. This will involve learners carrying out a substantial amount of self directed learning and attending 11 Saturday seminars in Dublin. Tutor support will be provided via online and phone. A comprehensive set of programme materials will also be provided. This programme assumes learners have already acquired a good understanding of childcare. For those learners who need to acquire the skills and the award at an easier pace the College provides the FETAC Level 5 Childcare Major Award over two years.

This programme is being offered at the exceptional price of: €1,750 and this may be paid in instalments. Discounts are available for those who have a number of qualifying modules already. If a business is funding this programme you may be able to claim tax relief on the cost of the programme. Please consult your accountant / tax advisor.

The modules covered are:
1. Early Childhood Education
2. Caring for Children (0-6 Years)
3. Child Development
4. Work Experience
5. Communications
6. Working in Childcare
7. Safety & Health at Work
8. Social Studies

Don’t miss the opportunity to avail of the training at a great price!
For further information please contact Denise 01-4884316