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US780NFQ Level 7· Welfare

Early Years Care and Education

Technological University of the Shannon · Athlone · Co. Westmeath

2026 Round 1

306

Points history

YearRound 1Round 2End of seasonMidpoint
2026306———
2025243—250419
2024196—196390
2023180—180380

Source: official CAO points charts (cao.ie). A guide to previous years only.

What this course is like

This course prepares you to work professionally with children from birth to six years in a range of early childhood settings such as crèches, Montessori schools, preschools, and after-school services. You will study child development, play-based learning, and how to design and implement learning programmes that support children's wellbeing and growth. Practical placement in a recognised early childhood setting is a c…

Full programme guide: Early Childhood Care and Education

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Course facts

CAO code
US780

Institution
Technological University of the Shannon

Campus
Athlone

Co. Westmeath

NFQ level
Level 7

Field
Welfare

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