Course Description
Special Needs Assisting Level 5
Dorset College
Why take this course?
Do you want a rewarding career as a Special Needs Assistant and make an impact on the children you work with that can be truly life-changing?
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 award will provide you with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs Assistant and enable you to work effectively under direction in a special needs assisting capacity.
Programme Modules
- Good Practice
- Relating to Children with Special Needs
- Relating to other Stakeholders
- Special Needs Assisting Skill
Assessment Method
A combination of module appropriate assessment methods will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes on the course. These methods will include two skills demonstrationand a Learner Record.
| Learner Record: 40% | Skills Demonstration X 2: 60% |
Award
NOTE: A learner will only achieve their award once all components are completed including the 20 hour work experience.
QQI/FET Special Needs Assisting Level 5 Minor Award (Course Code: 5N1786)
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 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Dublin, UK |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 1 |
| Course Start Date | 7th September 2021 |
| Course End Date | 21st October 2021 |
| Course Fee | 590 |
| Course Duration | 7 weeks + 2 Sats |
| Course Times | Time: 18.30 to 21.30 Day: 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 | QQI/FET Appropriate Level 4/5 Certificate, Junior/Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent. Relevant life/work experience Competence in spoken and written English 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 | The Special Needs Assisting Qualification with the opportunity to work in Mainstream Schools, Special Education facilities, Social Care, or Childcare Facilities as a Special Needs Assistant. Excellent Academic opportunities. |
Course Provider
Dorset College
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Dorset College
7 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1, Dublin., Dublin
Republic of Ireland
