Special Needs Assistant
During your course, you will be required to complete 20 hours of work experience per module. After successfully completing this course you will be qualified to work as a special needs assistant in a primary and secondary school, with children with special educational needs.
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| 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 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
You will have 12 months to complete this online course.
Entry Requirements
No particular skills, knowledge or competence will be required of you for successful completion of this course. However you will be expected to have a minimum of Level 4 Certificate standard of education or equivalent together with a strong interest in the provision of quality care and education for children, this is not mandatory. It is essential that you have competence in written and spoken English, along with computer literacy skills.
Exemptions:
Recognition of prior learning can only by sought if you are working towards a major award.
Further information
Start as soon as you enrol, no set starting date.
Enrolment & payment are completed over the phone at 01 6855 300 Or click on Application Weblink to register for the course.
Course cost for level 5 & 6 combined is €750 – also flexible installment plans available from €64 per month over 12 months.
Level 5 Modules: Cost: €495 or 3 x €165 installments.
Level 6 Modules: Cost: €295 or 2 x €150 installments.
QQI Level 5 & 6 SNA Courses Online
Our level 5 & 6 SNA (Special Needs Assistant) course is a QQI accredited distance learning course. Once enrolled you will be assigned a tutor whom you can contact through email & phone. During your course, you will be required to complete 20 hours of work experience per module. After successfully completing this course you will be qualified to work as a special needs assistant in a primary and secondary school, with children with special educational needs.
Who Should Enrol?
The Level 5 & 6 Special Needs Assistant course (QQI SNA courses) will cater for a variety of adult learners ranging from school leavers with no previous experience in the ECCE sector to more mature adults with relevant life or work experience. Some of the latter will have previously had some education and training in childcare. More mature adults will frequently be seeking new career opportunities, be working in the home or currently working in the childcare sector. These will tend to opt for the part-time learning route to achieving the award. The course will be open to both male and female learners.
How does the online course work
Once enrolled, you will receive an email containing your log in details to your online learning platform to start your course.
As our course is online based you can complete it entirely at your own pace from home. On average learners take about 4-6 weeks per module if they were to spend 10-15 hours each week studying their course. You are required to complete 20 hours of practical work placement per module under the supervision of the employer. There are 3 modules in total.
All course materials such as notes, assignment briefs, Garda vetting and insurance documents are contained within the online learning platform. No exams are required as all your course work will be continuous assessment.
Qualification gained
On successful completion, you will receive minor awards in:
• Special Needs Assisting (5N1786)
• Children with Additional Needs (5N2396)
• Special Needs Assisting (6N1957)
Level 5 Modules:
• Special Needs Assisting (5N1786)
• Children with Additional Needs (5N2396)
Cost: €495 or 3 x €165 instalments
Level 6 Module:
• Special Needs Assisting (6N1957)
Cost: €295 or 2 x €150 instalments
Work experience:
You are required to obtain a minimum of 20 hours work experience per module with students or children with Special Educational Needs. The 60hrs of work experience are to be completed in a setting of age group 0-6 year olds.
Continuous assessment including work-based assignments, projects, skills demonstrations and learner records. No written exams are required for these modules.
5N1786: Special Needs Assisting
5N2396: Children with Additional Needs
6N1957: Special Needs AssistingSpecial
Phone: 01 6855 300
Email: info@chevrontraining