Home Based Childcare

Course Syllabus

Caring for children

The needs of children from babies to pre-teens

The duties of the childminder

Equality

Healthy eating

Illness

Play and development

Different stages of play

Types of play

The needs of a child with special needs

Play equipment

The role of the childminder in providing a developmentally appropriate play environment

Health and safety

First aid

Fire safety

Play equipment safety

Running a business

Registration

Insurance

Policies and procedures

Child protection

Working with parents

Contracts

Qualifications

Component Certificate in Home Based Child Care (FETAC Level 5)

Certificate in Home Based Child Care (The College of Progressive Education)

Who should participate in this course?

This course is designed to furnish learners with the knowledge required to set up their own childminding business.

General Aims

To make learners aware of the basic day-to-day care of children from a baby through to pre-teens
Understanding the types of play and how this aids the different areas of development
The importance of a safe and healthy environment
To provide the learners with the knowledge required from a business prospective, to establish their own childminding business

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 language, reading, writing and comprehension skills and have at least a 5 IELTS score or equivalent.

Work Experience

It is recommended that learners on this course complete a minimum of 20 hours work experience as a childminder during the course

Assessment Method

Two assignments and a personal reflective diary

Further Studies

FETAC Level 5 modules in childcare.

Career Options

Establish own child minding business based in the home

Duration

12 evenings one per week and 2 saturdays

website: http://progressivecollege.com

Address

Nationwide

Category

Education/Training,Childcare/Childcare

Price

€ 600

Duration

12 Evenings + 2 Saturdays

Start/End date

from 06/09/2009

Time of day

Part time

Code

L22600

Type

Further learning

Qualification

FETAC Level: 5

Certification

Component Certificate in Home Based Child Care (FETAC Level 5) , Certificate in Home Based Child Care (The College of Progressive Education)

Contact

Telephone: +353 1 4884300

Contact email

info@progressivecollege.com

Url

http://progressivecollege.com/Programmes/ChildCareCourses/PartTimeChildCare/FETACLevel5Programmes/HomeBasedChildcare/tabid/173/Default.aspx