Learners must have the following:

• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a childcare setting or
•  Alternative childcare qualification (at least 2 Childcare Modules at Fetac Level 5)
• Students wishing  to progress through to a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education must have a Major award at Fetac Level 5 and Fetac Level 6 

Learners must be capable of managing their own self directed learning.

Advanced Certificate in Supervision in Childcare FETAC Level 6 - DCXXX

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

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 a self directed learning option to obtain their qualification. This programme requires the learner to have extensive prior experience in the childcare sector.

The College is running the full FETAC Level 6 Supervision in Childcare Award via Distance Learning  This will involve learners carrying out a substantial amount of self directed learning and attending 7 Saturday seminars in Dublin. Tutor support will be provided via online and phone and learners will have access to the academic team in the office. A comprehensive set of course materials are also provided online. 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 6 Supervision in Childcare Major Award over 16 Months.

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:

FETAC Level 6

• Child Development
• Early Childhood Programmes
• Social and Legal Issues in Childcare
• Supervision in Childcare

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

Interesting Article published in the Irish Times Tuesday 23rd June 2009 entitled "Pre-school needs to be classy"