Course Description

Special Needs Assistant



Special Needs Assistant is a course run by Dundrum College of Further Education, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 1 year. Special Needs Assistant gives a Course Qualification of Level 5 Certificate, awarded by QQI. For more information about Special Needs Assistant at Dundrum College of Further Education, please review the details below.

Aim
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work as a special needs assistant in a range of education settings, such as primary and post-primary.

Modules include
Human Growth and Development
Understanding Special Needs
Special Needs Assisting
Person Centred Focus to Disability
Safety and Health in the Workplace
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience
Work Experience
A period of work experience is incorporated in this programme.

Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course will be qualified to support the learning environment of children attending different education settings.

Progression:
Graduates who achieve the required standard may progress to further studies in Institutes of Technology and Universities. Examples of progression courses include:

Early Childcare & Education Level 6 (available in the College) a minimum of 5 credits at QQI Level 5 is required.
DIT, DT571 Social Care
DIT, DT572 Early Childhood Education
IT Blanchardstown, BN118 Early Childhood Education
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands

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Training ProviderDundrum College of Further Education
Course LocationDundrum, Dublin
Location PostcodeCo. Dublin
Course TypeClassroom Based
Course QualificationLevel 5 Certificate
Awarding BodyQQI
Course Duration1 year
Course TimeMornings
Course FeePOA
Carear PathGraduates from this course will be qualified to support the learning environment of children attending different education settings.
Phone1 2985412
Course Code5M4468
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