| Course Name |
Special Needs |
| Course Provider |
St. Colman's Community College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cork ETB |
| Course Code |
46309 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
Minor |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
School |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Midleton |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Please contact the provider for the details of next enrolment and start date or check out their website www.colmans.ie |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
10 weeks. Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm. |
| Course Fee |
€180. |
| Entry Requirements |
Participants must have Child Care Award or provide evidence that they are working in the area of special needs. |
| Financial Support |
Reductions on Tuition fees (only) are as follows: persons in receipt of state pension or living in an unwaged house 30% call to office for reduction application form or print from website, proof of status required. |
| Course Content |
This component/minor award is aimed at people who wish to pursue a career in Childcare or as a Special Needs Assistant. This is not a Full Childcare Award. |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Unit 1:
◦History of special needs services in Ireland
◦Current legislation summary of main points
◦International policy to children with special needs.
Unit 2:
◦Physical Special Needs – Diagnosis, Treatment, Associate...
Hide-Unit 1:
◦History of special needs services in Ireland
◦Current legislation summary of main points
◦International policy to children with special needs.
Unit 2:
◦Physical Special Needs – Diagnosis, Treatment, Associated Conditions, Implications for the child and their family.
◦Learning Disabilities – Diagnosis, Treatment, Associated Conditions, Implications for the child and their family.
◦Language used in relation to special needs.
Unit 3:
◦What support is available locally and nationally
◦The role of the Special Needs Assistant
◦Role of the multidisciplinary team
◦Description of different learning and therapy programmes
◦Key elements – Good practice: Confidentiality & Independence.
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| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 021 462 1913 / 463 1696
Email: adulted@colemans.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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