| Course Name |
Childcare - Understanding Special Needs |
| Course Provider |
Waterford College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Waterford & Wexford ETB |
| Course Code |
5N1709 |
| 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 |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Waterford City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Enrolments will take place from the 5th September 2017 – 29th September 2017 from 10am to 12 noon each day Monday to Friday only.
There are two evening enrolment dates, Wednesday 13th September 2017 and the 20th September 2017 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
All courses begin October 2017.
You will not be contacted after registration unless your course does not go ahead. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
2nd October 2017 – 13th December 2017. |
| Course Fee |
€385. |
| Financial Support |
Funding:
If a student is seeking funding from a funding organisation, fees must be paid directly to the College and will be reimbursed when funding comes through. |
| Comment |
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Fees for all courses must be paid prior to starting course. Each module must be paid for before that module will commence.
All modules must be paid for with cheque, postal order or bank draft. Cash will not be accepted.
Return of Fe...
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Fees for all courses must be paid prior to starting course. Each module must be paid for before that module will commence.
All modules must be paid for with cheque, postal order or bank draft. Cash will not be accepted.
Return of Fees
Fees will only be returned where a class is not formed. If a student is eligible for a return of fees they must fill out a refund form available from the director’s office. Fees are not refundable if a student has started a course and wishes to discontinue.
Regional Educational Guidance service for adults.
Having looked at the website you may have difficulty deciding what the best choice for you might be. Help is at hand in the form of REGSA (Regional Guidance Service for Adults).
REGSA can offer you a one-to-one guidance appointment which will allow you an opportunity to explore possible career options and find a suitable course that will match your aspirations or look at career paths arising from career paths arising from the various courses available in WCFE.
Contact REGSA on (051) 302287
Parking
We regret that parking is not available for students on evening courses at the college.
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| Course Content |
Course Description
This module is designed to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge in Caring for Children with Special Needs either in the home or as part of a team in a childcare setting. The module aims to promote good practice, equality of opportunity and respect for diversity in lifestyles, religion and culture and the maintenance of a safe, healthy and hygienic environment for children with Special Needs’.
Subject to demand a further ten week course will run in February 2018. |
| Subjects Taught |
• Understanding Special Needs
• Conditions and Impairment in Children
• Parents and Special Needs Assistant |
| FET Code |
5N1709: Understanding Special Needs |
| Further Enquiries |
Philip Deegan
Director of Adult Education
Waterford College of Further Education
Parnell Street
Waterford
Telephone: 051-874053 (ext 301)
Fax: 051-870136
Web: www.wcfe.ie
e-mail: pdeegan@wcfe.ie |
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