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Advanced Certificate in Creche Management

FETAC Level 6 Major Award - BMANX

Qualifications
  • Advanced Certificate in Management FETAC Level 6 - BMANX
  • Advanced Certificate in Crèche Management (The College of Progressive Education)

Who should participate in this course?
This Course in Crèche/Nursery Management is designed for people who are in management or supervisory positions in day-care situations, or for those who wish to prepare themselves for promotion to such positions

General Aims
  • Ensure that the management/supervisory worker gains a firm grasp of general management theory as well as understanding its practical application in the childcare setting
  • Serve as a framework in which learners can acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to be competent in management/supervisory positions
  • Give opportunities for the management/supervisory worker or trainee to demonstrate competence
  • Promote good practice in childcare management and supervisory practice

Entry Requirements
  • Learners are expected to be currently working in a day nursery or crèche or available for work experience, and they should preferably have sucessfully completed the Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education FETAC Level 5 or the Advanced Certificate in Supervision in Chldcare FETEC Level 6 or six Component Certificates in Montessori FETAC Level 6 or three years relevant work experience.
  • It is expected that learners not yet in management/supervisory positions will be given opportunities by their manager to develop their management skills. PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT POINT.
  • Applicants must be over the 20 years of age.
  • Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV, photocopies of qualifications (if any) and a short written summary of career to date.  Applicants may also be asked to come for an interview. (Please do not send originals of certificates)

Course Syllabus

The Advance Certificate in Management FETAC Level 6 BMANX is a major award made up of eight credits. The College Creche Management  programme is made up of the following component certificates:

Business Management B30139
Finance L32494
Business Development B30204
Conflict Management E30161
Communications G30001
Employment Law L32491
Management Development and Leadership L32675
The remaining credit can be obtained using one or more  componenets from Level 5 or 6. It is anticipated that learners participating on this programme will have completed the Certificate in  Early Childhood Care and Education FETAC Level 5 DCHSC or the Advanced Certificate in Supervision in Childcare FETAC Level 6 DCXXX or the six component certificates in Montessori FETAC Level 6.  

 

 

Testimonials for Creche Management

Drop down list Timetables, Brochures, Maps, Application forms

Work Experience
Learners are required to obtain a minimum of 120 hours work experience during the course and are expected to carry out some of the assignments in the workplace.

Assessment Method

Continuous Assessment including work-based assignments, change management report and reflective views. Refer to each individual syllabus for specific details.

Further Studies

Diploma/Degree in Management or Early Childhood Education in a recognised third level college.

Career Options
  • Room supervisor
  • Manage a crèche
  • Own a crèche
  • Advisor to crèche

Duration

Part-time 120 hours over nine months (see timetable for details)

Distance Learning 16 Months

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