Course Description
Special Needs Assisting Level 6
Dorset College
A qualification that provides you with the knowledge and skills for a career as a Special Needs Assistant. It will enable you to make a positive and life-changing impact on the children you work with.
Combo Special Needs Assisting Courses Level 5 & 6 – Special Rate €940.00 (Save €260.00)
Are you Interested in gaining the Special Needs Assisting Qualification with the opportunity to work in Mainstream National Schools or Secondary Schools under the direction of the Teacher?
Do you want to avail of opportunities to work in a Special Education facility, Social Care, or Childcare Facilities as a Special Needs Assistant?
Budget 2020 has allocated Funding for the creation of 1,000 new Special Needs Assistant jobs in Ireland. here
What will I study?
This Special Needs Assisting qualification is the ideal route to employment in a supporting role in schools as a classroom assistant. You will gain the skills you need to begin working in schools and develops an understanding of the legislation, relationships and developmental techniques that are required for this role.
Programme Module
Assessment Method
A combination of module appropriate assessment methods will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes on the course. These methods will include a skills demonstration and a Project.
Assessment Methods
| Project: 50% | Skills Demonstration: 50% |
Award
NOTE: A learner will only achieve their award once all components are completed including the 20 hour work experience – see entry requirements.
QQI/FET Special Needs Assisting Level 6 Minor Award (Course Code: 6N1957 )
Awarded by: QQI Quality and Qualifications Ireland
Credit Value: 15 ECTS
| College Name | Dorset College |
| Course Category | Education, Special Needs Assistant Training |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Level 6 Advanced Certificate |
| Course Location | Dublin, UK |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 1 |
| Course Start Date | 26th October 2021 |
| Course End Date | 16th December 2021 |
| Course Fee | €690.00 |
| Course Duration | 7 weeks |
| Course Times | Time: 18.30 to 21.30 Evening: Tuesday and Thursday Combo Special Needs Assisting Courses Level 5 & 6 - Special Rate €940.00 (Save €260.00) |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | Minor Award |
| Entry Requirements | An interest in gaining the skills on how to support children with special educational needs, within an educational environment or childcare facility. Mandatory: Learners must undertake 20 hours of work experience during the course – this is required in order to satisfy the requirements of the programme. It is advisable to have the work experience organised prior to course start date. |
| Career Path | On completion of this Special Needs Assisting Level 6 Course, the learner will have achieved one of eight modules which lead to a Major Award in Early Childhood Care & Education Level 6. |
Course Provider
Dorset College
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Dorset College
7 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1, Dublin., Dublin
Republic of Ireland
