Planning and PreparationDescribe the career roles and opportunities available in the ECEC sector in IrelandDescribe the types of organizations that make up this sectorAnalyse the key challenges and opportunities facing the ECEC sector as a wholeOutline work-related issues and needs that may arise

2. Audit of skills relevant to the ECEC sector

Complete a detailed audit of skills relevant to a role in the ECEC sector to include Personal skills.Interpersonal skills (3 marks), and professional skillsIdentify your learning goals and action points for completing work experience based on gaps identified in your skills audit(FYI… At the moment, I have an L6 SNA diploma and am busy with an L5 Child Development course.)

3. Finding Employment in the Sector

Identify strategies to assist in finding employment, include evidence in your portfolio of an online job search on an appropriate websiteWrite a Curriculum Vitae tailored for a role in ECECPrepare a letter of application for a role as a full-time ECEC practitionerPrepare a sample e-mail applying for a role as a full-time ECEC practitioner to which you would attach your CV – Include a statement/contract outlining your contractual obligations

4. Rights and Responsibilities

Describe the basic rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in the ECEC sector:- – Health, safety and welfare at workEquality legislation – the child care actChild Protection Legislation  – Data protection ) GDPR legislation

5. Conclusion

Provide a conclusive outline of how your learning on this module has:- – Prepared you to find work in the ECEC sectorPrepare you to engage in work in the ECEC sector