Art and Craft for Childcare Training Course

Course Objectives

• Understand the value of incorporating art and craft activities in the overall development of the child

• Utilise art and craft activities as part of a learning process for children

• Develop a child’s creative and visual awareness skills

• Provide a visually stimulating and creative environment for children

Course Syllabus

• Stages of development for art and craft activities

• Age appropriate activities

• The role of arts and crafts in the learning process

• Art and Craft activities and the corresponding equipment

• Preparation of art and craft programmes

• Implementation and evaluation of art and craft programmes

Assessment Structure

• Collection of Work (60%)

• Project (40%)

Entry Requirements

• National Vocational Certificate Level 4 OR

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