Special Needs Assistant/Community Care Assistant

Marino College of Further Education

 

Course Name Special Needs Assistant/Community Care Assistant
Course Provider Marino College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) City of Dublin ETB
Course Code 5M2786
Course Type Lifelong Learning
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) Minor QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Part time, Evening
Location (Districts) Fairview
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment

Expand+Enrolment Dates In Marino College:
Tuesday 5th, Monday 11th & Tuesday 12th September 2017.

Enrolment Times:
Evenings – 5.00p.m. - 8.00p.m.

Important Information For Postal Enrollees:
• Postal enrollees will only be contacted in the event...

Duration 1 Year Course. 20/23 Weeks each year. Tuesday 6.30pm - 9.30pm. Term 2: Wednesday in Connolly House 6.30pm - 9.30pm.
Course Fee €595 per year (This includes assessment registration with QQI).
Entry Requirements

Expand+Participant Criteria: 
- Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent. However, applications will also be considered from people without these qualifications. 

- Students are required to complete 50 hours of Work Experience PER TE...

Comment

Expand+BUS ROUTES TO MARINO COLLEGE:
Fairview / Donnycarney 14, 15, Artane / Coolock 27/27A/27B, Kilbarrack / Donaghmede 29A, Fairview /
Killester / Raheny / Sutton / Howth 31/31B, Raheny / Baldoyle / Portmarnock / Malahide 32/32A/32B, Artane / Harmonstow...

Course Content

Expand+4 component awards. Full Community Care Level 5 Award on completion of 2nd year. Also suitable for students who hold an Early Childhood Care & Education (Childcare) Level 5 Award or Healthcare Support Level 5 Award. Relevant work placement essential....

Subjects Taught Course Structure:
Year 1:
Special Needs Assisting (5N1786)
Intellectual Disability Studies (5N1652)
Human Growth & Development (5N1279)
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)

Year 2:
Communication (5N0690)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Human Growth & Development (5N1279)
Care Provision and Practice (provisional)
Further Enquiries Contact:
Majella McEvoy
Email: adulteducation@marino.cdetb.ie