How to Source a Childcare Training Course

The Clare VEC have a Course Database on their website.

Please click here, to link with this section on their website.  If you type the word 'childcare' in the section 'course title' a list of VEC centres will appear where childcare courses are now run.

Community Colleges – check with your local college

Lisdoonvarna Mary Immaculate College run FETAC level 5 and will also be running FETAC level 6 – Contact: 065 7074266

Ennis Community College run FETAC level 5 – Contact: 065 6829432

The Midlands School of Childcare (MSCC)

MSCC are offering all of the Modules and the Major Awards required for those wishing to participate in the ECCE Scheme at reduced prices.

Courses available are:

Part-time and Distance Learning Courses
Commencing September 2009

Up to 50% Discount on last years prices:

FETAC Level 5 Childcare Major Award
Was €500 per module now €280 per module –
Full 8 Modules €2,240

FETAC Level 6 Supervision in Childcare Advanced Certificate Major Award
Was €700 per module now €400 per module-
Full 5 Modules €2,000

MSCC Montessori Diploma & FETAC Level 6 Supervision in Childcare Major Award
Was €3,500 now €2,200

FETAC Level 5 & Level 6 Special Needs Assistant
Was €1,150  now €680


General Trainer Qualification

Train to be a Trainer

FETAC Level 6 Train the Trainer – FAS/EI National register of Trainers (NRT) approved Trainer qualification
Was €1,250  now €900- 
NB Very substantial discounts for groups of 15 or more with use of own premises

This Course is suited to those who wish to pursue a career in Adult Education.  It is a General Trainer Qualification suited to almost any Training situation.
If you have a Qualification and experience in a particular subject matter this Course will qualify you to Teach Adults in your chosen subject and or be placed on the FAS (NRT) National Register of Trainers
E.g. Childcare Industry, HSE, Hair and Beauty, Health and Safety, Retail, Customer Service, Fitness, Banking and in fact any Private or community based facility where training or staff induction is involved. 
It is also aimed at those who wish to pursue a career as a Tutor on the many National Framework Programmes such as FETAC.

Distance Learning

All of the Childcare Modules at level 5 and Level 6 may be completed by Distance learning.  This option allows you to complete as many modules as you wish at your own pace through correspondence.  You will be assigned a Tutor/Mentor who will be available by phone / email at designated times every week should you need extra help/support
Distance learning is approx 10% less than to part-time option.

Please contact the office for details

Contact: 0449343607

Fax 0449344693
Email: deecoleman@midlandschoolofchildcare.ie
www.midlandschoolofchildcare.ie

The College of Progressive Education

(Formerly School of Practical Childcare)
Contact: 01 4884300

Portobello Institute

Contact: 01 8721277


Irish Preschool Playgroup Association

Contact Training Department: 01- 4630011

UCD/NCNA
Nursery Management Diploma
Level 7

In association with UCD, NCNA is now taking expressions of interest from prospective participants for a Level 7 Nursery Management Diploma.
The Diploma is delivered Part-time over 2 years approximately one weekend per month.
If you are interested in participating in this 3rd level programme please contact the following at National Children’s Nurseries Association to register your interest:

Noleen - Phone: 01 460 1138 ext 1 - Email: noleens@ncna.ie
Martin - Phone: 01 460 1138 ext 7 - Email: martin@ncna.ie

Mary Immaculate College

For further information on Early Childhood Care and Education courses on offer see http://www.mic.ul.ie/programmes/edprogrammes.htm or call 061 204929.

Please also see the Qualifications Section in this website under the menu heading for Childcare Providers for further information and links to other useful sites including the National Framework of Qualifications (NQF) and the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI).