Course Description
Childhood Social, Legal and Health Studies (QQI Level 6)
The Open College
Who should complete this course?
- Students who wish to gain a QQI credit in Social & Legal issues in Childcare at Level 6
- Students who wish to understand the social policy and legislation relevant to early childhood education and care settings, children and their families and the skills necessary for dealing with child protection issues.
Learners who successfully complete this course will:
Be equipped with knowledge, skill and competence in relation to factors which influence the health and well being of children, child protection issues, the legislative and policy frameworks which influence the childcare sector, equality and diversity guidelines, key skills required of the childcare worker and personal reflection strategies. These will enable the learner to devise, implement and evaluate policies and procedures that support the health and wellbeing of children in the provision and delivery of service in an ECCE setting.
Dublin, UK
| Course Code | 6N1945 |
| College Name | The Open College |
| Course Category | Childcare, Education |
| Course Type | Distance Learning |
| Course Qualification | Level 6 Advanced Certificate |
| Course Location | Dublin, UK |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 18 |
| Delivery mode | Distance Learning |
| Course Fee | 295 |
| Course Duration | 8 weeks |
| Course Times | This Childhood Social, Legal and Health Studies – 6N1945 (QQI Level 6) course is completed through Distance Learning Course and there are no lectures to attend. Students can complete this course within 8 weeks which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college. |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | QQI Level 6 component Certificate in Childhood Social, Legal and Health Studies (6N1945). |
| Entry Requirements | Level 5 Award or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Childcare) and/or relevant practical experience (3 years minimum) – Please ask about our requirements surrounding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry. Mature students (over 23 years) may be exempt from the above prerequisites. English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 6 are expected to be able to: fluently read, draft, prepare and understand complex information, including quantitative information, that is personally relevant and reflecting a broad knowledge base. For example, this might include text and other information relating to abstract theoretical ideas, concerns or procedures, such as local planning concerns in relation to broader spatial strategy, political issues in relation to particular agenda, budget plans/ specifications. Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to undertake an online programme: computer, broadband, email, Microsoft, recording equipment necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment. As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative. |
| Career Path | Learners can use this credit towards completing the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education – 6M2007. |
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Unit 9, Leopardstown Business Centre,, Ballyogan Road, Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland
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