The City of Dublin ETB is co-
funded by the
Government of
Ireland and the European Union.
NEW Early Learning and Care Cert (Part-Time)
This two-year professional programme enables you to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to work as autonomous practitioners, subject to practice supervision, promoting and supporting the holistic needs of children 0-6 years and facilitates suitable adults in acquiring the qualifications necessary for employment in the childcare sector and as Classroom Assistants or Special Needs Assistants.
What will I study?
- Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning and Care (5C21523) QQI
- Children's Rights, Legislation and Regulation (5C21524) QQI
- Holistic Care of Children, 0-6 Years (5C21525) QQI
- Early Childhood Growth and Development (5C21526) QQI
- Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies (5C21527) QQI
- Understanding and Assisting Children with Additional Needs (5N21474) QQI Level 5
Reasons to Sign Up
- Focus on childcare
- Work placement!
- Ideal for parents & carers
- 2 years part time
- 3 mornings per week.
Applications & Fees
Social Welfare recipients maybe exempt from 50-euro registration. Applications now open for 2025/2026. Apply here. Choose Department - BTEI - Part time courses level 4, and Early Learning & Care Certificate from Course 1 menu.
