| Working
with School Age Children
This
new FETAC Award has been created to meet a growing need for people
trained to work with children of school age (4-16Yrs) in out -of-school
and after school settings. Work with School Age Children may be
a part of Childcare ( After School Care), be community based (in
Homework Clubs or other organisations) or be offered through cultural,
leisure or sporting activities.
Duration
1 year
Entry
We
welcome mature applicants, who may present relevant experience in
place of examination qualifications.
Please
note that vetting by Garda or other police authorities may be required
for some placements in this sector. Please read the page on Garda
Vetting.
Certification
FETAC
Level 5 School Age Childcare
(New Award)
First Aid Certificate
Number of Places Available
Twenty Two
Principal
Areas of Study
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Child and Adolescent Development |
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School Age Childcare Programmes |
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Relationships and Colaboration |
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Health and Well Being |
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Administration |
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Specialist Activities: Sport and Leisure, Drama, Computers,
Art (selected) |
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Education and Learning support |
Features
of the Course
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School Age Care (SAC) will develop strongly in the next five
years. This award is ..being introduced
as part of the national pilot training programme through the
..School Age Childcare Collaborative
Initiative (with Barnardos as lead ..organisation)
to meet a recognised need. |
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SAC is a significant part of education and care provision in
Europe and the U.S. |
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This course offers approved work experience with young people
of school age
..(4-16yrs.) in varied settings. |
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Training
covers child development, care provision, leadership skills,
..programme oraganisation and activities. |
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SAC is relevant to care, sporting, recreational and education
settings. |
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SAC covers work in the community and voluntary sector, and work
with private ..and public care
/ service providers. |
Employment
The
School Age Care Award will train staff for:
- after school childcare, including homework clubs.
- informal education, clubs, cultural organisations for children
- sport and leisure work with children
- working with children in the community
Application
Form
Application Form - Online
Application Form - Print
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