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4.
Childcare Diploma - CACHE / NNEB
The CACHE Diploma in Childcare
and Education (DCE) is an internationally recognized and respected
qualification. This Diploma permits the graduate to work as a nursery
nurse and take up supervisory positions in most childcare establishments
in Ireland and abroad. The employment prospects for a qualified
nursery nurse are excellent.
Duration
2 years
Entry
See
Admissions
page.
Certification
CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education (DCE) awarded by the council
for Awards in Children's Care and Education
FETAC Childcare
(NCVA Level 5) DCHSC
Progression
Higher Education
Principal
Areas of Study
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Observation and assessment |
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Work with young children |
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Foundations to caring |
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The developing child |
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Health and community care |
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Play, curriculum and early learning |
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Work with babies in the first year of life |
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Preparation for employment |
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The provision of services and the protection of children |
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Anti-discriminatory/ anti-bias practice |
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Work with parents |
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Practical training and work experience |
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Computers |
Features
of the Course
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Students gain a comprehensive understanding of professional
childcare practice, ..assessment
supervision and management. |
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Fifty per cent of the course is practical training in the workplace,
supervised by
..practicing
professionals. |
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Experience gained in: |
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Infant classes in Primary School |
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Day care
centers |
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Children's hospitals. |
Employment
Progression to level of
Nursery Supervisor
Community work in children's projects
Hospital play provision
Residential care
Kindergartens
Early Start Preschools
Playgroups
Number
of Places Available
Twenty Eight
Application
Form
Application Form - Online
Application Form - Print
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