Course Description
QQI Level 5 School Age Childcare Module Online
Chevron Training
The purpose of the School Age Childcare module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to implement and evaluate school age childcare programmes.
Learning Outcomes
- Outline the elements of an effective school age childcare programme
- Explain the importance of developing programme plans that are inclusive of children and young people
- Discuss strategies to ensure that a strong focus on play/recreation remains a core principle and a distinguishing characteristic of school age childcare settings
- Identify aspects of provision for enrichment/homework within a multi-age setting
- Evaluate environments, equipment and resources to suit stages of development and ages
- Use strategies for involving all service users in the planning, implementing and evaluation of the programme
- Evaluate a range of environments (indoor and outdoor) suitable for a school age childcare setting
- Implement a range of activities that address the developmental, recreational, interest and creative needs of children and young people
- Reflect on own role and responsibilities when engaging with children.
Assessment Method
- Assignment 20%
- Assignment 20%
- Learner Record 60%
| Course Code | 5N1781 |
| 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 - 5N1781 |
| 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. |
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