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Special Needs Assisting

Lifelong Learning
CAP006 6N1957
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 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) Minor QQI Level 6 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Cappamore
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

12 Weeks Thursday 18.45 - 21.45

Entry Requirements

NOTE: It is desirable that learners have some prior certification in child development or special needs or equivalent.

Further information

Check out the college website for next start date of part-time courses.
NEW ARRANGEMENTS FOR ENROLMENTS:
• Enquiries to adultedcappamore@lcetb.ie or Phone 061 414344
• ONLINE APPLICATIONS to www.lcfe.ie - Using the APPLY FOR PART TIME COURSES link and select
LCFE CAPPAMORE - All courses

3. By Post
It is possible to register by post by returning a completed application form and payment by cheque, bank draft or postal order. Please make payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. FOR SECURITY REASONS, WE CANNOT ACCEPT CASH.
Return application form(s) to:
Evening Programmes, College of FET, Mulgrave St Campus, Mulgrave Street, Limerick

Tuition Fee: €240.

Application Form & Tuition Fees
Fees are tuition fees only, except where otherwise indicated. Some validating bodies charge separate registration/examination fees. Please refer to their respective websites.

20% discount on tuition fees for individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment.

20% discount on tuition fees for all full-time LCFE learners 20% discount on tuition fees for all senior citizens.

Application forms cannot be processed nor places reserved without the full payment of tuition fees. Cheques, bank drafts or postal orders should be made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB).

For Security Reasons WE CANNOT ACCEPT CASH.

Terms and Conditions:
Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not materials fees.

Proof for the applicable discount must be provided at registration.

Proof for a discount will not be accepted once a programme commences.

Learners will be requested to verify their details and ID in order to avail of discounts Once a course starts no refunds are issued.

Participant Profile
This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational needs to enable the learner to assist in the provision of this education and care.

Course Description:
• Evaluate the provision of education for people with special educational needs with reference to current legislation

• Examine relevant theories, skills and processes relevant to curriculum implementation

• Analyse skills that can be used to aid the teacher in the administration of the national curriculum

• Explore the differences between integration and inclusion

• Organise learning opportunities in order to promote independence and responsibility

6N1957 Special Needs Assisting

Accreditation: QQI Level 6 Minor Award in Special Needs Assisting 6N1957.

Terms and Conditions:
Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not materials fees.

Proof for the applicable discount must be provided at registration.

Proof for a discount will not be accepted once a programme commences.

Learners will be requested to verify their details and ID in order to avail of discounts. Once a course starts no refunds are issued.

Cappamore Campus
Cappamore,
Co.Limerick
Telephone 061 381 272
www.lcfe.ie
Email: adultedcappamore@lcetb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Cappamore
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider