Course Description
QQI Level 5 Child Health and Well Being Module Online
Chevron Training
The purpose of the Child Health & Well Being module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence relevant to the theory and practice of child development and learning within early childhood care and education settings (ECCE).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the holistic development of the child to include physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional, moral, spiritual, creative and cultural development
- Describe a range of theories of child development and learning to include Piaget, Chomsky, Erikson, Bowlby, Ainsworth, Pavlov, Skinner
- Describe the influence of family, social, cultural and environmental factors on child development and learning
- Identify the benefits of play to the child’s holistic development and learning mindful of diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity
- Describe the contribution of the practitioner/parent/guardian to the development and learning of children in the home and in the ECCE setting
- Apply theoretical principles of child development in the ECCE setting
- Document children’s developmental progress against normative milestones of development
- Carry out observations in support of programme planning for individual children and groups
- Recommend suitable play activities to promote holistic development and learning
- Evaluate own role and practice in supporting the development and learning of the child
Assessment Method of the Child Health & Well Being Course
- Assignment 30%
- Portfolio/Collection of Work 40%
- Assignment 30%
Course Code | 5N1765 |
College Name | Chevron Training |
Course Category | Childcare, Education |
Course Type | Distance Learning |
Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
Course Location | UK |
Course Fee | 295 |
Course Duration | 2 Months |
Course Times | You can complete this course within 2 months and can commence the course at any time of the year. If you need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course, you can request your extension with your tutor. |
Awarding Body | QQI |
Title of Awarding | QQI level 5 minor award - 5N1765 |
Entry Requirements | No particular skills, knowledge or competence will be required of you for successful completion of this course. However you will be expected to have a minimum of Level 4 Certificate standard of education or equivalent together with a strong interest in the provision of quality care and education for children, this is not mandatory. It is essential that you have competence in written and spoken English, along with computer literacy skills. |
Career Path | Childcare Practitioner; Childminding; Progression to further education. |