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Intellectual Disability Studies

Lifelong Learning
5N1652

This component is designed to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge in Caring for Children with Special Needs either in the home or as part of a team in a childcare setting. The module aims to promote good practice, equality of opportunity and respect for diversity in lifestyles, religion and culture and the maintenance of a safe, healthy and hygienic environment for children with Special Needs’

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
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Waterford City
Attendance Options:
Evening, Part time
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

Monday Evening 6.30pm – 9.30pm.

Course Web Page

Further information

For up to date start date / enrolment details of evening classes view the college webpage
Autumn term: 2nd October 2023 – 26th Feb 2024

This is an onsite course.

€335.

If a student is seeking funding from a funding organisation, fees must be paid directly to the College and will be reimbursed when funding comes through.

5N1652 Intellectual Disability Studies

1. Payment
Fees for all courses must be paid prior to starting course. Each module must be paid for before that module will commence. All modules must be paid for with cheque, postal order or bank draft. Cash will not be accepted.

2. Return of Fees
Fees will only be returned where a class is not formed. If a student is eligible for a return of fees, they must fill out a refund form available from the director’s office. Fees are not refundable if a student has started a course and wishes to discontinue.

All refunds will be processed mid-October 2023.

Regional Educational Guidance service for adults:
Having looked at the website you may have difficulty deciding what the best choice for you might be. Help is at hand in the form of REGSA (Regional Guidance Service for Adults).

REGSA can offer you a one-to-one guidance appointment which will allow you an opportunity to explore possible career options and find a suitable course that will match your aspirations or look at career paths arising from the various courses available in WCFE.

Contact REGSA on (051) 302287.

3. Parking
Parking is available for students on evening courses at the college.

Philip Deegan,
Director of Adult Education,
Waterford College of Further Education,
Parnell Street,
Waterford.
Tel: 051-874053 (ext 3010)
Fax: 051-870136
Email: PhilipDeegan@WWETB.ie
Web: http://www.wcfe.ie/evening-courses

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Waterford City
Attendance Options:
Evening, Part time
Apply to:
Course provider