Training
Waterford City Childcare Committee is committed to training in the childcare sector. There is a wide range of training available from once off workshops to part time and full time accredited FETAC and HETAC courses. Specific training is also run for Childminders. Please click on the link on this page for Training Calendar for all details.
For WCityCC training calendar click on quick link
For application form for training click on quick link
For National Framework of Qualifications information click here
Buntús Start Training
Buntús Start is a comprehensive child centred physical activity programme for children aged 2-5 years rolled out by Waterford Sports Partnership in conjunction with WCityCC and the HSE. It offers a combination of adult initiative and child led activities. For further information and details on the Buntús Start programme contact
Jane O’ Dwyer (Waterford Sports Partnership) on 051 849855 or Máire Cooke (WCityCC) on 051 860444
Vocational Education Committee
City of Waterford VEC offers a range of courses under a range of initiatives. Courses include courses leading to Certification and a possible route to employment and /or into Further Education as well as those of a Hobby and Leisure nature.
For full time courses contact Waterford College of Further Education (WCFE) on 051 874053
For night time (part-time) courses in WCFE contact Philip Deegan on 051 874053
For Back to Education (BTEI) courses and information contact Angie Meegan on 051 857611 (Ozanam Street)
Waterford Institute of Technology
BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood Studies is a 3 year course offered by WIT. For further information contact Jacqui Quinn on jquinn@wit.ieor log onto www.wit.ie/WD149
If you require further information on training please do not hesitate to contact Waterford City Childcare Committee on 051 860444 or info@waterfordcitychildcare.com