After School Care - Childcare

Course Syllabus

Introduction

Legislation within childcare

Communication skills

Good practice

The out of school environment

Health and safety

Nutrition

Food and kitchen hygiene

Play activities

Areas of play

Play activities

Music and movement

Arts and crafts

Drama and role play

Special programme planning

Before school clubs

After school clubs

Off site activities

Holiday play schemes

Special events

Summer projects

Children’s health

Common childhood illnesses

Dealing with emergencies and accidents

First Aid child protection

Child protection

Signs and symptoms of possible abuse

Child protection procedures

Stay Safe Programme

Understanding behaviour

Promoting positive behaviour

Common behaviour problems

Developmental milestones in children

Approaches to behaviour management

Grief and loss management

The business of running an out of school venture

Administration

Policies and procedures

Outings

School collections

Working within the team

Communication within the team

Qualifications

Component Certificate in After School Care (FETAC Level 5)

Certificate in After School Care awarded by the The College of Progressive Education

Who should participate in this course?

This course is designed for people who will be or are working with children aged between five years and thirteen years.

It is also suitable for people who are working with the older child and wish to gain a certificate in out of school childcare.

General Aims

Promote good practice in out of school childcare
Provide a framework for learners to acquire the relevant skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to be competent out of school and playcare workers
Meet the changing training needs of workers involved in out of school care and playcare schemes
Provide opportunities for learners to build upon earlier experience and provide a basis for further study and/or career development

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements. Minimum age is 17 years.

Learners must also be capable of undertaking assessment work to Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard.

International learners undertaking this course should have confidence in their English language, reading, writing and comprehension skills and have at least 5 IELTS score or equivalent.

It is expected that learners should have experience of working with groups of children aged 5 to 13 years.

Work Experience

Learners must undertake a minimum of 30 hours work experience in an appropriate out of school care setting.

Learners will be expected to carry out some practical assignments in the workplace.

Assessment Method

Project assignment and collection of work.

Further Studies

Certificate in Child Psychology
FETAC Level 5 modules

Career Options

Managing an out of school childcare facility, breakfast club, summer club/camp
Childminder in the home

Duration

12 evenings, with two Saturday workshops

website: http://progressivecollege.com

Address

Nationwide

Category

Education/Training,Childcare/Childcare

Time of day

Part time

Type

Further learning

Qualification

FETAC Level: 5

Certification

Component Certificate in After School Care (FETAC Level 5), Certificate in After School Care awarded by the The College of Progressive Education

Contact

Telephone: +353 1 4884300

Contact email

info@progressivecollege.com

Url

http://progressivecollege.com/Programmes/ChildCareCourses/PartTimeChildCare/FETACLevel5Programmes/AfterSchoolCare/tabid/98/Default.aspx