Expand+This programme will enable students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work with children with special needs as a Childcare/Special Needs Assistant in a creche, playgroup, after-school day care, or similar setting. Students will develo...

Hide-This programme will enable students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work with children with special needs as a Childcare/Special Needs Assistant in a creche, playgroup, after-school day care, or similar setting. Students will develop skills and experience in the field of special needs with the selection of appropriate elective components and work experience. The focus of the programme is to develop the interpersonal, social and practical skills necessary to work in early years additional needs education.

Expand+Fees
€200 Government Levy

€495 (Includes assessment fees, first aid and manual handling)

Fees may be subject to change

All our programmes are funded under the National Development Plan and therefore there are no programme fees. However, stu...

Hide-Fees
€200 Government Levy

€495 (Includes assessment fees, first aid and manual handling)

Fees may be subject to change

All our programmes are funded under the National Development Plan and therefore there are no programme fees. However, students are liable for the payment of a college charge. This covers the costs of student services, all examination and certification fees and charges for membership of professional bodies where applicable. Examination and Certification costs vary from programme to programme. Full details of these are available on each course page. Fees payable to professional bodies are subject to alteration or increase. These changes are outside of our control and students will be advised as soon as the information is available. Non EU Nationals are charged fees as set by the Department of Education and Science - in addition to the programme charges. Details are available from the college. Students are expected to bear the cost of their own textbooks and class materials.

A €50 deposit is required on acceptance of a place in the college. This is non-refundable. Balance of charges is due for payment before registration and will not be refunded except where a class does not form.

Expand+Students on approved Post Leaving Certificate Courses are eligible to apply for the Maintenance Grant. Eligibility is determined by means testing. Students may apply to their local Education and Training Board for this grant. Information on this sche...

Hide-Students on approved Post Leaving Certificate Courses are eligible to apply for the Maintenance Grant. Eligibility is determined by means testing. Students may apply to their local Education and Training Board for this grant. Information on this scheme and application forms are available on www.susi.ie.

While every effort will be made by the college to provide information regarding this grant, it is the individual student's responsibility to make application. The grant is paid monthly into the student's bank account. The college is required to make monthly attendance returns for recipients of the grant.

Expand+ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE

Applications are made on-line.

The college will acknowledge receipt of all application forms received. All applicants will receive written notification of dates and times of interviews for places on programmes. In exceptio...

Hide-ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE

Applications are made on-line.

The college will acknowledge receipt of all application forms received. All applicants will receive written notification of dates and times of interviews for places on programmes. In exceptional cases notification will be by phone.

Interviews are scheduled as follows:
•First Round - March
•Second Round - May/June
•Third Round - September

Please note that it may be necessary to arrange other interview dates apart from those outlined above, depending on the level of demand for particular programmes.

All applicants will be notified of the interview outcome within 21 days of completion of the interview, subject to all relevant available information being supplied.