Course Description
This programme develops skills, knowledge and understanding of the special needs assistant role. The programme will promote good practice among those working with people with additional needs, special needs children in the primary or secondary classroom situation or as a community care assistant with individuals with special needs.
Programme Content
- Special Needs Assisting
- Care Skills
- Intellectual Disability
- Care of the Older Person
- Assistive Technology
- Human Growth & Development
- Safety & Health at Work
- Work Experience
- Communications
Progression Opportunities
- BA Early Years/Childhood Studies - UCC (reserved QQI places)
- BA Early Childhood Studies - SETU (reserved DC places)
- BA Youth & Community Work - UCC (reserved QQI places)
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Certification
- Awarding Body: QQI
- Duration: 1 year
- Award Code: 5M4468
- Level: 5
- Award Title: Community Health Services
Additional Qualifications
First Aid Responder, Introduction to Sign Language
Career Opportunities
Primary and Secondary Schools employ Special Needs Assistants (SNA) to work in a variety of educational settings.
Erasmus
Every year a number of learners have the opportunity to travel to another European country for three weeks of fully funded work experience. The students attend work in their vocational area.
Costs
College Registration Fee €200
For more information on the Special Needs Assistant course contact the course coordinator Elaine at elainepower@wwetb.ie