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
12 weeks. Thursday 7.00 – 9.30pm.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who do not currently work in this area must be prepared to undertake the work experience outlined above. Junior Certificate level is usually required. All learners must be fluent English speakers.
Note: You will need access to a PC / Laptop to access notes and to submit assignments.
Careers / Further progression
This may lead to a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education Code 5M2009
Further information
Check out the next start date/enrolment details of evening classes via the college webpage
https://malahidecsadulted.ie/list-of-courses/
€345. Payment Plan Option: 3 payments of €115.
This course is for those who wish to pursue a career in working with children with special needs as an assistant within an educational setting.
The Special Needs Assisting Course aims to:
- Ensure adequate training of the Special Needs Assistant.
- Promote understanding of the role of Special Needs Assistant in the classroom.
- Equip the Special Needs Assistant with the necessary skills and knowledge for a rewarding career.
Work Experience
Candidates will have to complete at least 30 hours working with the individuals with Special Needs under the age of 18 in an educational setting, or similar during the course. This work experience may be of a paid or voluntary nature.
Tutor: Evelyn McKeown.
Format: In class with tutor.
5N1786 Special Needs Assisting
Conditions of Enrolment:
1. Some courses will have restrictions on student numbers.
2. Formation of classes depends on demand.
3. If a class is not formed, fees will be returned or transferred to another class by request.
4. If a class is formed, fees will be strictly non-refundable.
5. Some courses may require students to bring their own materials. See website www.malahidecsadulted.ie for guidance on course description, materials to bring to class and materials that can be purchased from tutor.
6. Courses may be subject to change. Should this happen students will be contacted in advance.
7. We will contact students should a course not form.
8. Students under the age of 18 are not eligible to enrol for courses with exception of Yoga for Teens.
9. Students will not be permitted to enter the school building before 7.00pm.
10. Student mobile numbers are requested in the event a class is cancelled or changed so information may be texted to students.
11. Please note our Autumn 2022 classes are subject to the guidance issued by the Government and the HSE. In the event of a major resurgence of COVID-19 or a local lockdown, some courses may switch to remote learning, be postponed or cancelled.
Phone: 01-846 0949 between 9am - 4pm.
www.malahidecsadulted.ie