| Course Name |
Special Needs Assistant |
| Course Provider |
Carlow Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kilkenny & Carlow ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2786 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Carlow Town |
| Course Content |
This one year programme aims to prepare students to work as Special Needs Assistants, (SNAs) in primary and secondary school classrooms or special schools, assisting children with everyday practical tasks. It also serves as a platform for further study in applied social studies/social care and early childhood care and education. |
| FET Code |
5M2786 - Community Care |
| Comment |
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Quality and Qualifications Ireland QQI - Level 5 – Certificate in Community Care
Due to ongoing developments in QQI award names and content are subject to change.
Occupational First Aid Certificate (additional cost)
Manual Han...
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Quality and Qualifications Ireland QQI - Level 5 – Certificate in Community Care
Due to ongoing developments in QQI award names and content are subject to change.
Occupational First Aid Certificate (additional cost)
Manual Handling Certificate (additional cost)
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a requirement on courses where students have access to children or vulnerable adults. Students must be vetted for clearance by the Gardaí prior to attending work experience. It is your responsibility to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance / criminal records clearance.
Students who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland / Northern Ireland, and for whom Garda vetting / clearance is unavailable, are required to provide verifiable evidence of criminal records clearance from the relevant police authorities.
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| Course Fee |
Expand+Your tuition is free, though you pay for registration and examination/ awarding body fees.
In addition, every student is liable for the Government Levy (Fee) on PLC courses* for each year of tuition.
The typical course fee for an Irish Citize...
Hide-Your tuition is free, though you pay for registration and examination/ awarding body fees.
In addition, every student is liable for the Government Levy (Fee) on PLC courses* for each year of tuition.
The typical course fee for an Irish Citizen/other EU national is:
• Registration & Examination/Awarding Body Fee €150
• Govern. PLC Levy (fee)* €200*
TOTAL €350*
Depending on your course, you might also have to pay:
Other awarding body examination fee € varies by course
Materials, clothing or equipment fee € varies by course
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| Financial Support |
SUSI PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.
Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie |
| Interview |
Interviews for courses are generally held in late August / early September. Interviews for some courses will also take place in May. |
| Application Date |
Closing Date
The closing date for general applications is August 18th 2017.
The closing date for first round applications to courses with early interviews is April 21st 2017. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Special Needs Assistant:
Care Provision & Practice
Safety & Health at Work
Human Growth & Development
Intellectual Disability Studies
Special Needs Assisting
Equality & Disability
Work Experience
Communications |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Prospects
Students who qualify in this area can pursue a career in:
Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in Primary/Secondary Schools
Special Schools
Day Care Centres
Residential Care Settings
Personal Assistant
Higher Education
Graduates are eligible to apply to progress to Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme. |
| Further Enquiries |
Carlow Institute of Further Education,
Kilkenny Road, Carlow
Tel: 059 9131187 Fax: 059 9143521
Email: cife.info@kilkennycarlowetb.ie
www.carlowife.ie |
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