Child Development and Play QQI Level 4
Programme Aim
This programme module aims to prepare the learner for work in a Child Care Setting with
elementary knowledge and basic practical skills in Child Development and Play
Target Award
QQI General Learning – 4M2010
Start Date: 09-01-2025 Hours/week: 03 Hrs 30 Mins Duration: 19 weeks
Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.
Age Requirements
Please see course details for minimum age requirements
Please refer to Programme Descriptor for Programme Aims and Objectives
Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work under direction with some ability to work on their own initiative.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development And Play | Child Development & Play (4N1111) | QQI |
role of play in this development
To enable the learner to develop observation techniques and use those techniques to
identify the skills that children develop and use in different types of play
To facilitate the learner to respond appropriately to the diverse needs of the family and
children through play
To assist the learner to create a play item or activity to meet the development needs of a
child
Take partial responsibility for own role and practice in supporting the basic
developmental, play and learning needs of the child
To assist the learner to develop the language, literacy and numeracy skills related to Child
Development and Play through the medium of the module themes and content