Special Needs Assisting - L5 & L6 Combined - Online Course
This online SNA course is designed to enable learners to work effectively as Special Needs Assistants and gain an understanding of the skills required to ensure that the children they are working with become independent learners.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
6 weeks per module.
This programme is currently run online and is very similar to physical classes, where a group of learners will attend a tutor-led online class once a week. Classes are live, and not recorded, therefore you will not have access to classes outside of the designated class time. There are 6 classes per module, via one weekly 3-hour zoom session for 6 consecutive weeks accumulating to 18 hours in total. As this is a QQI accredited course, learners must attend 80% of these hours in order to receive their QQI certificate.
Entry Requirements
Fluent English is required and it is recommended that participants will have some relevant work or life experience in working with children with special needs.
For any learners who have previously completed a level 5 SNA module, we can take you on for our next Level 6 module.
Access, Transfer and Progression
Access
Aspire Training Ltd is committed to doing as much as we can to facilitate learners’ entry and successful participation in our programmes. Access to our programmes is based on the learner having achieved a certification on the National Framework of Qualifications which is no lower than one level below the level of the training programme for which they are registering. If they cannot readily evidence achievement of this level then they may consider Recognition of Prior Learning.
Transfer
Many of our programmes involve minor awards which are components of major awards. Minor awards achieved with Aspire Training may be used towards major awards with other providers, and we will assist learners to identify such transfer opportunities on request.
Progression
Some minor awards at one level on the National Framework of Qualifications may be prerequisites for progression to programmes at a higher level on the framework. We will assist learners with the identification of such progression opportunities on request.
Eligibility
Further information
Start Date: Various dates - Please see Course Web page for details.
Online
Learners completing both Level 5 and 6 Special Needs Assisting can avail of a discounted price of €695.00.
Payment is made, direct to our bank account or via card payment, in two installments as follows:
Payment 1: €347.50, a 50% Booking deposit, which is payable when booking to secure your place.
Payment 2: €347.50, the remaining balance is due 3 weeks after your start date.
For learners who wish to complete individual modules, for example just Level 5 or just Level 6 (having previously completed their Level 5) the cost will be €375.00 per module.
In this case, payment 1 will be €187.50, and payment 2 will be €187.50.
Please note that deposits/fees paid are non-refundable unless the course is cancelled by us.
Funding:
If you are in receipt of a payment from the Department of Social Protection, on a CE Scheme or participating in activation schemes you may be eligible for some funding. Please contact the office or your local employment office for further advice in relation to this.
Course Materials:
All course materials are provided by Aspire Training and will be available through various online platforms.
Learners may wish to purchase the book: ‘Supporting Special Educational Needs: an SNA handbook’ by Eilis Flood and Deirdre Murphy. Which can be purchased at the link below.
https://www.borupress.ie/bookshop/94bexca6amvzd9ji99i49jjw71ctd1
This online SNA course is designed to enable learners to work effectively as Special Needs Assistants and gain an understanding of the skills required to ensure that the children they are working with become independent learners. They will learn to work under the direction of the teacher and work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
This programme is currently run online and is very similar to physical classes, where a group of learners will attend a tutor-led online class once a week. Classes are live, and not recorded, therefore you will not have access to classes outside of the designated class time.
Who Should Complete This Course:
Those who wish to pursue a career as a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in a childcare setting, primary school or secondary school.
Teachers, childcare workers, childcare supervisors and others who work with children with special needs.
People who wish to gain an accredited qualification and do not have the time to attend location-based classes.
IT Requirements
As this is currently an online SNA course, there are some IT requirements necessary:
• Basic working knowledge of how to use a computer, with access to the internet is required for this course. This includes how to send videos via e-mail to your tutor.
• How to use Zoom
• How to use Microsoft Word/Google Documents. This includes how to type, save, edit and send documents and e-mails.
• Learners must have access to a computer with sound and a working microphone.
Accreditation: QQI Level 5 & 6 Component Certificate in Special Needs Assisting
QQI Level 5 & 6 Special Needs Assisting Combined Programme
Work Experience:
There are 20 hours of work experience required per module, so 40 hours in total for the combined Level 5 & 6 SNA Programme. Learners are responsible for securing their own work experience. If any learner is having difficulty securing somewhere to complete their work experience, please let us know and we will try to assist. You will be given more information on work experience by your tutor. Please do not start work experience before you start the course.
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T: +353 44 934 1551
E: info@aspiretraining.ie