Expand+Programme Entry Requirements:
•Level 4 Certificate or Leaving certificate and/or relevant work and life experiences.

•As part of the assessment criteria for this course students’ will need to carry out practical demonstrations, all candidates who...

Hide-Programme Entry Requirements:
•Level 4 Certificate or Leaving certificate and/or relevant work and life experiences.

•As part of the assessment criteria for this course students’ will need to carry out practical demonstrations, all candidates who enrol for this course must have the agreement from a supervisor/manager in a work place to oversee their practical work. The minimum amount of hours to be completed in the work placement is 30 hours which must be completed over the duration of the module.

Expand+This QQI Level 5 SNA module is designed to enable learners to work effectively as Special Needs Assistants and gain an understanding of the skills required to ensure children they are working with become independent learners. They will learn to work ...

Hide-This QQI Level 5 SNA module is designed to enable learners to work effectively as Special Needs Assistants and gain an understanding of the skills required to ensure children they are working with become independent learners. They will learn to work under the direction of the teacher and work as part of the multidisciplinary team. Through work experience the learner will gain invaluable hands on experience through which they will be able to apply theory to everyday tasks.

Course documentation for this course is detailed, comprehensive and easy to read. This distance learning QQI accredited course means that students can study flexibly at home, or at work, while gaining an Internationally Recognised Qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration.

Who should complete this course?
•People who wish to pursue a career in Childcare or as a Special Needs Assistant (SNA).
•People looking to gain a QQI Level 5 or Level 6 Major Award in Early Childhood Care and Education.

Expand+Topics covered include:

•Unit 1: Context of Special Needs
•Unit 2: Good Practice
•Unit 3: Relating to people with Special Needs
•Unit 4: Relating to other Stakeholders
•Unit 5: Special Needs Assisting Skills.

Work Placements:

If student...

Hide-Topics covered include:

•Unit 1: Context of Special Needs
•Unit 2: Good Practice
•Unit 3: Relating to people with Special Needs
•Unit 4: Relating to other Stakeholders
•Unit 5: Special Needs Assisting Skills.

Work Placements:

If students are not able to secure a Work Placement or provide Insurance for the duration required please contact us to discuss further as we may be able to assist students with placements and work place insurance in certain circumstances.

The Open College is also registered with the Garda vetting Unit and is in a position to offer students a Garda vetting service. There may be a delay in processing applications with the Garda Vetting Unit due to high demand so we advise you to complete the form on registration.

Expand+Assessment:

This course is assessed through a number of assignments which students must complete to demonstrate their understanding of various topics. Learners must complete the following two tasks:

•Skills Demonstration 60%

This Skills Dem...

Hide-Assessment:

This course is assessed through a number of assignments which students must complete to demonstrate their understanding of various topics. Learners must complete the following two tasks:

•Skills Demonstration 60%

This Skills Demonstration is divided into two sections:

Section (1) – the learner will be required to demonstrate their knowledge with regard to working with those who have a special need.

Section 2 – the learner will be assessed on the practical elements of working with those who have special needs. For this section the learner will be marked by their supervisor and they must give a description of the tasks they were involved in.

•Learner Record 40%

Learners are required to compile a learner record which must be drawn from experiences and challenges they faced in their work placement. It must include reflections on their experiences and challenges, an examination of the values associated with working in the special needs environment and identify their personal learning and development.