Special Needs Assisting & Inclusion - Advanced Training
This course will enhance and further develop your skills and competencies needed to work as a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in primary, post primary education and other care settings. You will learn about “disability” and how to support people in the workplace and school environment.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent or relevant industry experience
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities:
Employment in Community and Healthcare services working in Public and Private Health sectors for adults and children with disabilities.
Working as a Special Needs Assistant in:
- Primary Schools
- Secondary Schools
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Inclusive Education and Training 6M2263
TU Dublin City Centre, Early Childhood Education G, Level 8, TU995
For more progression options view the course webpage - link below. For a more detailed list of progression options please visit www.cao.ie
Further information
All courses commence September 2024.
SCFE welcomes applications from qualified international applicants.
Applications for 2024 are now open. You will be sent a confirmation email following your application.
To complete the process you will need:
- Your PPS number
- An email address
- A mobile phone number
Important:
Applicants are advised to pay particular care when entering details of their name, address and date of birth. Misspellings or inaccuracies when applying may result in issues and delays at later stages.
After offer and acceptance of place, a non-refundable acceptance fee of €50 is payable.
Further details are available via the Application Weblink.
This course will enhance and further develop your skills and competencies needed to work as a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in primary, post primary education and other care settings. You will learn about “disability” and how to support people in the workplace and school environment.
Inclusive Education Practice
Disability Awareness
Differentiated Learning & Instruction
Special Needs Assisting
Boundary Management
Equality and Disability
Work Experience
Communications
Work Experience forms an integral part of the course offering the opportunity for learners to gain practical experience in their chosen fields of interest.
6M2263 - Inclusive Education and Training.
Awards:
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Inclusive Education and Training 6M2263
Accredited Training in Lámh Sign Language Programme
Occupational First Aid
Túsla Child Protection Online Training
Certificate in Manual Handling
Course Features and Facilities:
Educational field trips
Specialist Workshops
Guest Speakers
Accredited Training in Lámh Sign Language Programme
Occupational First Aid
Certificate in Manual Handling
Coordinator: Siobhan Murphy
Email: siobhanmurphy@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997