Special Needs Assisting
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (all online) (Tuesday available on Campus in Charleville) Times 18:30 to 21:30
Entry Requirements
Learners must be aged 18 and over.
A pass Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard.
Or relevant work and life experience for mature students.
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Further information
Contact the college for the next start date
Telephone 022 433 09
email info@mallowcollege.ie or helpdesk@nightschool.ie
Online: Live video-conferencing on Google Meet, email tutor support, free Google Docs and Microsoft Office Online, study notes and course materials online on Moodle.
€175.00
*€165.00 with online discount, €122.50 for Social Welfare/PUP, €122.50 for Old Age Pension recipients, €105.00 for current and just graduated Mallow campus day students, FREE on the Training Support Grant.
Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 5 Certificate 5N1786.
The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs Assistant to enable the learner to work effectively under direction in a special needs capacity.
Learning Outcomes
Explore the role and responsibilities, qualities and skills of the Special Needs Assistant (SNA).
Examine the relevant legislation in relation to disability.
Explore the rights of children with disabilities in relation to personal autonomy, participation and decision making.
Relate effectively and appropriately to children who present with additional needs.
To enable the learner to select and apply care routines in feeding, toileting and general hygiene.
Maintain appropriate relationships with children, parents, primary carers, teachers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To assist the learner in working effectively with children who present with disabilities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Assist children with disabilities in a range of activities, ensuring equality of opportunity through working in a safe and professional manner.
Assessment For subjects with Exams included. All exams will take place onsite on Saturday December 10th or Saturday December 17th.
5N1786 Special Needs Assisting
Award
QQI 5N1786 Special Needs Assisting, Level 5 (part of 5M4468, 5M2009)
Mallow Campus: Night School @ Mallow College, West End, Annabella, Mallow, Co. Cork, P51 P732
Phone 022-43030 Fax 022-22742
Contacts
office@nightschool.ie
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Phone 022-43030 Fax 022-22742