Certificate in Child Care Work for Children Aged 0-3 (MQF level 4)

The course is intended to prepare learners to work with children in numerous situations, including childcare centre for either the private or public sector. The qualifications provide the theoretical knowledge and understanding of child development and education and in addition to this the learner will at the end of the course have the needed skills to be able to work effectively in a childcare scenario , this is necessary for working with children in a variety of job roles and settings and will enable learners to apply this knowledge in practical environments.  

If the learner wishes to have a supervisory or management role further courses are available on completion of this course, these courses will be at Level 5 on the MQF framework 

The qualifications aim to allow learners to: 

• Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of child development, education,  
• Health and safety of children and the value of play 
• Develop their professional skills and vocationally appropriate competence  
• Implement, evaluate and reflect on professional practice 
• Develop understanding of inclusive practice and value diversity 

Course modules 

1. Develop and Promote Positive Relationships 

1. Number of ECVETs   :   3     Module Type   :   Underpinning Knowledge  

1. Develop and Maintain a Healthy, Safe and Secure Environment for Children 

1. Number of ECVETs   :   3     Module Type   :   Underpinning Knowledge 

1. Promote Childrens Development 

1. Number of ECVETs   :   6     Module Type   :   Key Competences 

1. Reflect on and Develop Practice 

1. Number of ECVETs   :   2     Module Type   :   Underpinning Knowledge 

1. Protect and Promote Childrens Rights 

1. Number of ECVETs   :   2     Module Type   :   Key Competences 

1. Support Children with Disabilities or Special Educational Needs and Their Families 

1. Number of ECVETs   :   2     Module Type   :   Sectoral Skills 

1. Meet Regulatory Requirements in the Childcare Setting 

1. Number of ECVETs   :   2     Module Type   :   Underpinning Knowledge 

1. Plan and Implement Positive Environments for Babies and Children Under 3 Years 

1. Number of ECVETs   :   2     Module Type   :   Sectoral Skills 

1. Provide Physical Care that Promotes the Health and Development of Babies and Children Under 3 Years 

1. Number of ECVETs   :   2     Module Type   :   Sectoral Skills 

1. Create Environments that Promote Positive Behaviour 

1. Number of ECVETs   :   2     Module Type   :   Underpinning Knowledge 

1. Maintain and Develop a Registered Child Care Service 

1. Number of ECVETs   :   2     Module Type   :   Key Competences 

1. Deliver Services to Children and Families who are Bilingual or whose preferred Language is not Maltese or English 

1. Number of ECVETs   :   2     Module Type   :   Key Competences 

1. Practice Placement of 500 hours 

1. Number of ECVETs   :   50 

  The total guided learning hours are 1250 with 210 being contact hours and 500 hours of practice placement. 

A deposit of eur400 is required upon application – the balance may be paid in full on the first lesson or in installments against a one time fee of eur60