FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate D20159

Course Syllabus

Unit 1. Safety

• Keeping the environment safe
• Safe storage of materials
• Guidelines for taking children on outings
• Managing pets in the childcare environment
• Managing in the event of a child choking
• Procedures for resuscitating a baby or child
• Procedures to handle an accident and a fire
• Contents of First aid kit
• Contents of a medical cabinet

Unit 2 Health

• Personal care routines for children 0-6 years
• Understanding infection spread and management
• Current Immunisation programmes
• Cleaning and sterilising toys and equipment
• Recognising and caring for a sick child
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
• Appropriate Exercises and physical activities for children 0-6 years

Unit 3 Feeding babies and children

• Balanced Diet
• Balanced and appropriate menus
• Breast feeding/Bottle feeding
• Feeding problems
• Healthy snacks
• Safe management of cold/hot meals
• Daily food log

Unit 4 Safe and hygienic daily care

• Clothing and Footwear
• Nappy changing and care
• Bathing a baby
• Toilet training
• Daily nappy/toilet log

Qualifications

Component Certificate in Caring for Children 0–6 Years (FETAC Level 5) Certificate in Caring for Children 0-6 Years (The College of Progressive Education)

Who should participate in this course?

The module is designed to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge to care for children from 0-6 years either in the home or as part of as supervised team in a childcare setting.  The module aims to promote good proactive, equality of opportunity and respect for diversity in lifestyles, religion and culture and the maintenance of a healthy, hygienic and safe environment for children.

General Aims

To understand the responsibilities involved in caring for children To care of the physical needs of children from 0-6 years Promote good practice in caring for children Maintain an environment of children that is healthy, hygienic and safe

Entry Requirements

Learners must hold a nationally recognized First Aid certificate in order to complete this module successfully. A list of recognised courses can be obtained from the Health and Safety Authority. Leaving certificate or equivalent qualification OR relevant life/work experience Application form MUST be accompanied by a letter explaining: Why you wish to undertake this course module Your previous experience in childcare Where you intend to gain your work experience

Work Experience

A minumum of 25 hours during the module. These hours may be taken into account if the learner undertakes FETAC Level 5 Work experience module within a two-year period.

Assessment Method

Project, Assessment of practical skills, portfolio of work and examination.

Further Studies

Additional FETAC Level 5 modules to progress to National Award in Childcare

Career Options

Crèche or pre-school worker, Childminder

Duration

12 evenings one per week and 2 Saturdays

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