New Course Launched – Child Protection & Welfare in ECCE Settings
Posted on: January 6th, 2017 by Admin
We are delighted to announce the launch of our next Childcare CPD (continuous professional development) course – Child Protection & Welfare in ECCE Settings.
This Child Protection & Welfare course has been specifically created for The Open College by our Childcare Tutors to complement our range QQI Childcare Courses.
Summary:
This course will highlight the importance of having a clear and detailed background knowledge about Child Protection and Welfare Issues of Children. It is essential to have this knowledge in order to protect the Children in your Care.
You as an Early Childhood Education and Care Practitioner play a central role in ensuring that the Children in your care are Happy, Healthy and Safe. It will provide a deep knowledge about Child Protection and promote the development of the Skill of Dealing with Child Protection Concerns when raised, in line with the Children’s First Act 2015.
Early Detection and/or Intervention can protect a Child from dangerous situations that they might be exposed to in relation to Abuse…….
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POBAL Funding – Applications for Learner Fund 4 is open till 28th October 2016
Posted on: September 21st, 2016 by Admin
The Open College is approved to provide Pobal Funded Training for those who wish to complete the Level 5 and Level 6 Major Awards in Early Childhood Care & Education.
The Department of Children and Youth Affairs recently announced a 4th round of the Learner Fund. This fund is now open for applications and will remain open until 28th October 2016. All Childcare staff in Early Childcare centres in Ireland, are required to have at least a Level 5 approved qualification in Childcare and all Pre-school (ECCE) Room Leaders are required to hold a Level 6 approved qualification in Childcare.
2016 will see an expansion of the ECCE programme which will be made available to a wider age-range of preschoolers. This will result in additional demand for ECCE places, and many early years services will be planning to expand as a result.
The Open College, Ireland’s largest QQI course provider offers the approved QQI component and Major Award at Levels 5 and 6 which are suitable for both Early Childcare staff and Room Leaders/Supervisors.
Find out more about The Open College’s range of Childcare courses.
Click here for more information on POBAL Funding.
July & August Schedule for our QQI Attendance Courses
Posted on: June 22nd, 2016 by Admin
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new schedule for QQI Attendance Learning courses commencing in July & August 2016.
Courses include:
For further details please click here or above course links or if you wish to discuss any course please call us on 01 2061828.
May Special Offer – Childcare Courses
Posted on: May 9th, 2016 by Admin
For the month of May we have a new Bundle Offer on all QQI / FETAC Childcare Modules.
- Any Two QQI Childcare modules for – Only €495. No other fees to Pay! – Includes all certification and registration fees.
Don’t delay and Book Now as this is a time limited offer.
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June Schedule for our QQI Attendance Courses
Posted on: May 6th, 2016 by Admin
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new schedule for QQI Attendance Learning courses commencing in May & June 2016.
Courses include:
For further details please click here or above course links or if you wish to discuss any course please call us on 01 2061828.
Update for Childcare Students & Workers
Posted on: June 23rd, 2015 by Admin
There was a big announcement from the DCYA last week. They have postponed the minimum Childcare qualification requirements for existing services to September 2016.
– Any existing service registered with Tusla or already participating in the ECCE programme, will have until September 2016 to ensure that all pre-school leaders have a Level 6 qualification and all pre-school assistants have a Level 5.
– If you’re already participating in ECCE, you will need to provide evidence that your staff are enrolled and engaged in training to meet the minimum requirements for their role.
– If you’re a new service registering with Tusla or starting the ECCE for the first time, all staff will need the minimum requirements.
As well as giving staff more time and opportunity to get their qualification, the department will also compile a list of approved qualifications by the end of 2015, and this will be of use to students, employers and the Tusla inspectorate. They also want to find a way to include Community Employment workers in the sector.
This update will be reflected in the new Childcare Regulations which are being prepared.
Click here to access our full range of QQI Childcare course and get your qualification in time.
POBAL Learner Fund Update – Childcare Courses
Posted on: November 7th, 2014 by Admin
Pobal Funding, on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, will reopen again for applications for 2 weeks from 6th Nov-14. Applications will be open for a limited period only: from 6th November –
20th November 2014.
The Learner Fund 2014-2015 by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) will provide funding in the form of a training subsidy to assist existing staff working directly with children in registered early years services to attain the mandatory minimum qualification requirements for September 2015.
The Open College has been approved to provide Pobal Funding training for those who wish to complete the Level 5 and Level 6 Major Awards in Early Childhood Care & Education.
We offer the approved QQI component and Major Award at Levels 5 and 6 which are suitable for both Early Childcare staff and Room Leaders/Supervisors.
Click here below to find out more about The Open College’s range of Childcare courses.
Learners should see the Pobal website for information on how to apply for the training subsidy.
New Train the Trainer Course dates announced for November
Posted on: October 29th, 2014 by Admin
Our new QQI Train the Trainer 4 day course is Commencing again on Wednesday November 19th or Saturday 15th November. Book early to avoid disappointment as places limited to 12.
Other QQI / FETAC attendance courses commencing in November include: Care Skills, Project Management, Childcare and Healthcare.
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New September Schedule for QQI/FETAC Attendance Courses
Posted on: August 7th, 2014 by Admin
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new schedule for QQI/FETAC Attendance Learning courses commencing in September.
Courses include: Train the Trainer (New Award), Healthcare Support Major Award, Project Management, Early Childhood Care & Education Major Award, Care Skills, Social Media for Beginners, Career & Psychometric Testing and many more.
For further details please click here or call us on 01 2061828.
Approved Training Provider for the Pobal Learner Fund
Posted on: July 5th, 2014 by Admin
The Open College are delighted to announce that we have been approved as a provider of QQI Early Childhood Care & Education programmes at level 5 and level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications under the POBAL Learner Fund.
We are now taking applications for these programmes from learners who have been approved for funding. For more information contact your County Childcare Committee as to options and choice of provider or call us on 01 2061828 to discuss further.
Click here to view our extensive range of FETAC/QQI Childcare Courses…..
