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Childcare Training Courses in Ireland

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National Children's Nurseries Association:
The National Children's Nurseries Association (NCNA), based in south of Dublin City, Ireland was established in 1988 to promote high standards of quality childcare. We have a membership of 800 organisations throughout Ireland, the majority of which are full day-care providers for children aged 3mths - 6yrs. We offer a range of childcare courses in centres throughout the country including FETAC Level 5 and Level 6 childcare certificate courses. Locations include Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Meath, Kerry, Sligo among many others.

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We concentrate on providing advice, support and training for member nurseries as well as raising public awareness regarding issues in the childcare sector. We offer a wide range of training courses and workshops on week nights and at the weekends so that full time childcare practitioners can avail of them outside work hours.

Courses / Programs Include:

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FETAC Level 5 Childcare Certificate Course:

- 6 Mandatory Modules: Caring for Children (0 - 6 years); Working in Childcare; Child
Development; Early Childhood Education;Work Experience; Communications

- 2 Elective Modules: Care Provision and Practice; Challenging Behaviour.

FETAC Level 6 Childcare Courses:
- Child Development
- Communications Module
- Supervision in Childcare
- Advanced Certificate in Supervision in Childcare
- Early Childhood Programmes
- Social and Legal Issues in Childcare
- Supervision in Childcare

Online Childcare Training:
NCNA Online Virtual Training Centre offers high quality training without having to leave work or home. You receive the same materials, notes and experienced tutors, and as much participant interaction as you would have in a normal classroom.

Our Aim:
Our main aim is to emphasise the importance of early childhood experiences by working consistently to increase the quality of day-care in Ireland through education, information and support of all involved in this sector.

FETAC Tutors:

NCNA are partnered by Canavan & Byrne for the delivery of all our FETAC programmes and the tutors have extensive excellent childcare, teaching and management experience. Pariticipants receive high quality tuition and learning, that will enhance the quality of your work and knowledge within your childcare setting.

The feedback on all NCNA Childcare FETAC programmes continues to be excellent and pariticipants can be assured of receiving high quality tutuition and learning that will stand to you throughout your career and it will also enhance the quality of your work and knowledge within your childcare setting.

Why should I do FETAC 5 instead of going straight onto a FETAC 6 course?

There is a significant difference in content, work load, assignments etc between the two
levels and from our extensive experience participants that have acquired their FETAC Level
5 Certificate find it much easier to cope with the step up as many that have tried to skip
Level 5 have struggled with moving straight onto a Level 6 programme. FETAC Level 6 is the
next step to a degree programme so it would be very wise to consider and attain your Level
5 Certificate before commencing Level 6 and build your knowledge, skills, experience and
learning in a more structured and mentored environment, NCNA will provide this for you.

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Would you like to start a new career in the rewarding field of childcare or early childhood education? There are a wide variety of job opportunities in Ireland within this field, including preschool teacher, creche or daycare worker, special needs assistant or child-minder in your own home, among many others. There is also plenty of scope for career progression. You can start your career with very little experience and study for a qualification whilst you are working. You could also climb the career ladder by gaining higher qualifications and becoming a supervisor or manager/ coordinator.

The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national body for further education and training in Ireland. They offer a wide range of childcare courses through recognised educational institutions or training centres across Ireland. In addition, FETAC allows individuals the opportunity to gain recognition for education and training in the workplace or in the community.

A job that involves working with children is challenging but extremely rewarding. You will have the enjoyment of working with children, and the satisfaction of being involved in a child's physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.
FETAC Childcare Courses:

- Early Childhood Education & Care Support (Level 4 / 5 / 6)
- Caring for Children 0-6 years (Level 5)
- Working in Childcare (Level 5)
- Advanced Certificate in Childcare Supervision (Level 6)
- Child Development (Level 6)
- Special Needs Assisting (Level 5 / Level 6)
- Teaching Assistant Skills (Level 6)
- Social & Legal issues in Childcare (Level 6)
- Early Childhood Curriculum (Level 6)
- Supervision in Childcare (Level 6)
- Child Psychology (Level 6)
& more..
The College of Naturopathic Medicine, Dublin
Courses / Programs
The College of Naturopathic Medicine is one of Ireland’s largest, most highly-respected and well-known natural medicine training providers, with colleges in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick. Our Naturopathy Foundation Courses (Biomedicine, Naturopathy Study, and Naturopathic Practical) form the basis of our training and provide CNM students with a firm grasp of Naturopathic principles and therapies, before proceeding to specialisation in Homeopathy, Acupuncture, and/or Herbal Medicine. For those studying Naturopathic Nutrition, Naturopathy Study and Naturopathic Practical are optional courses. We offer full-time and part-time study options. The CNM is dedicated to training successful and qualified practitioners, with courses fully recognised and accredited by the relevant regulating bodies.
CNM offers four diploma courses:

- Acupuncture
- Herbal Medicine
- Homeopathy
- Naturopathic Nutrition
Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)
Courses / Programs
The Dublin Institute of Technology has a long history of providing education up to the highest levels for over 100 years. The Institute currently offers an extensive range of undergraduate programmes at Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor Degree levels and Postgraduate programmes at Diploma, Master and Doctoral levels. Today DIT has an enrolment of almost 10,000 full-time third-level students pursuing eighty programmes. In total there are more than 20,000 students (including postgraduate, part-time and apprentice students) attending DIT which is the largest enrolment in a higher education institution in the Republic of Ireland. DIT is a publicly funded institution of higher education and makes its own awards at Certificate, Diploma, Degree, Masters and PhD levels. The Dublin Institute of Technology welcomes international students. The International Student Office provides information and support for all international applicants and students.
Full-time & part-time undergraduate & postgraduate programmes are offered in the fields of Engineering, Technology, Computing, Science, Mathematics, Research, Environmental Planning & Management, Geomatics, Architecture, Construction, Construction Economics and many more
Coogan Bergin Clinic & College of Beauty Therapy
Courses / Programs
Coogan Bergin Clinic & College of Beauty Therapy is Dublin’s premier centre of excellence in all things ‘Beauty’, located on Wicklow Street, just off Grafton Street in Dublin City centre. The college provides both full-time & part-time beauty therapy diploma courses and postgraduate courses. Internationally accredited by both CIBTAC & CIDESCO the world’s leading examination body, we have a record of outstanding success with a 98% pass rate in all disciplines over the past 28 years.

Due to our famed reputation in the area of teaching, our graduates are in huge demand – even in the most challenging of times. Since opening in 1982, Coogan Bergin has trained therapists to the highest standards with the very top international accreditation

We underwent major renovations and re-launched for the 2010 school year. We are, without doubt, the most state of the art College of Beauty Therapy in Ireland. With our cutting edge facilities, we ensure that our students have the most up-to-date equipment, in beautiful surroundings.

This, combined with our famed reputation in the area of teaching will ensure that your training experience is memorable and of the highest international standard.
Full-Time & Part-Time Beauty Therapy Diploma Courses:

Full-Time Beauty Therapy courses:
- CIDESCO Beauty Therapy course: The CIDESCO Diploma in Beauty Therapy is recognised as the HIGHEST standard of excellence in the world.

- CIBTAC Beauty Therapy Diploma course

Part-Time Beauty Therapy courses:
- Postgraduate CIDESCO Diploma course
- Beautician Diploma course
- Anatomy, Physiology & Massage Diploma course
- Electrolysis Diploma course
- Beautician & Electrolysis Diploma course
and more...
Cork College of Commerce
Courses / Programs
Cork College of Commerce, located on the banks of the River Lee in Cork, Ireland, is the largest Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) college in Ireland offering day and evening certificate and diploma courses in Computers, Business, Beauty, Languages, Health Studies and more. The majority of our courses are linked with established professional Institutes and our students take examinations set by these Institutes. These external examinations, and qualifications guarantee the standards of our courses and help develop the skills to make the most of your future career. Awarding bodies include: FETAC, Tui na, CIBTAC, ITEC, ICM, JEB and ECDL.
Certificate and Diploma courses in career fields such as:
- Repeat for honours and Adult Leaving Certificate Department
- Office Administration
- Computer Courses
- Applied Languages, Tourism and Courses for International Students
- Business Studies
- Complementary Therapy
- Health Studies, Childcare and Montessori
& more ...
Walmer College & Holistic Centre, Dublin
Courses / Programs
Located in Raheny, North Dublin, Ireland, Walmer College & Holistic Centre offers holistic medicine and I.T.E.C. diploma courses in holistic massage, anatomy and physiology, aromatherapy, indian head massgae, stone therapy massage, onsite massage, stress management massage, thai massage and sports massage. We also provide diploma courses in diet and nutrition, beauty specialist and refexology as well as workshops and evening classes in reiki, integrated energy therapy, kinesiology and teacher training courses including the Diana Cooper School.

For those interested in becoming a I.T.E.C. lecturer we offer a diploma in lecturing. Our aim is to introduce you to a world of complementary therapies and educate you in the area of your choice. As well as operating as a teaching therapy centre, Walmer also boasts a long established & extensive complementary clinic with the most professionally skilled practitioners in the field, promoting personal growth and development through the holistic approach to living.
I.T.E.C. Diploma Courses

* Holistic Massage
* Anatomy & Physiology
* Aromatherapy
* Indian Head Massage
* Stone Therapy Massage
* Onsite Massage (Stress Management)
* Thai Massage
* Sports Massage
* Diet & Nutrition
* Beauty Specialist Certs including facials, manicure & pedicure, waxing, dermalogica, gel nail
* Reflexology
* I.T.E.C. Lecturing

Workshops & Classes
* Reiki
* Integrated Energy Therapy
* Kinesiology
* Diana Cooper Teacher Training Courses

* We also have a health clinic with a wide range of services