Child Development Certificate Course. Portobello Institute Ireland

Child Development Part time

The Child Development course teaches you an understanding of the child's social, emotional and physical development which is paramount if you are to provide a caring and nurturing environment for children to develop in.

The Child Development course covers the individual variation in stages of child development, the factors that can affect it and the role you play in promoting child development.During the course learners are required to complete 40 hours practical work experience in a childcare setting.

Qualifications gained

Portobello Institute Certificate in Child Development
FETAC Level 6 Component Certificate in Child Development

Entry requirements

Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. There are no previous academic requirements.

Course structure

This is a part time course delivered 1 evening a week over 18 weeks.

Course content modules

Overview of Child Development
Concept of normative development on children
Individual variation in stages of development
Influence of environmental, social and cultural factors
Role of the childcare worker in promoting child development
Physical development-through play, identify milestones
Research - different types of research, the benefits of research
Cognitive Development
Language, Moral, Social and Emotional Development
Managing Behaviour

Booking

Course Cost: €195

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