Work Experience

Course Objectives

• Develop a critical awareness of the changing nature of work

• Apply best practices and procedures within a childcare setting

• Plan and organise work within the childcare environment

• Develop the capability to overcome personal and professional challenges in the workplace

• Develop an awareness of possible employment opportunities within the childcare sector
  
  

• Assessment Structure

• Learner Record (50%)

• Skills Demonstration (30%)

• Assignment (20%)
  
  

Entry Requirements

• National Vocational Certificate Level 4 OR

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences
  
  

Specific Requirements

• Learners must complete a minimum of four weeks work experience with children

Course Structure

• Objectives of work placements

• Planning and preparation procedures for work experience

• Compilation of necessary documents e.g. CV and Letter of Application

• Employment opportunities within the childcare sector

• Effective communication methods in the workplace

• Rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in the childcare sector

• The changing nature of childcare work

• Effective personal skills within a childcare setting

• Demonstrating professional competence within a childcare environment

• Supporting personal integration in the workplace

• Application of methods to overcome any personal or professional challenges in the workplace

• Evaluation of personal performance within the childcare setting