| Course Name |
Special Needs Assisting |
| Course Provider |
Drogheda Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| Course Code |
6N1957 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
Minor |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Drogheda |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Please contact the provider for the details of next enrolment and start date
or check out their website
http://www.louthnightclasses.ie/index.php/en/ |
| Application Date |
View http://www.louthnightclasses.ie/index.php/en/ for details of all night classes |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
12 weeks. Tuesday 6.30 - 9.30pm. |
| Course Fee |
€250.
Fees must be paid on enrolment
Refund Policy:
Programmes must be self-financing. For a class to begin there must be a minimum number of participants. If a class does not go ahead participants will be notified as soon as possible and given a choice of transferring to a different course or a full refund. No refunds are payable under any circumstances once the course commences. |
| Financial Support |
LMETB allows a 20% discount for those in receipt of social welfare. This applies only when the same person is paying for the course and not receiving funding from an outside body. A Completed social welfare discount form must be furnished in order to process discount. You can download a Social Welfare discount form from the college website. |
| Comment |
Expand+Examinations:
It is the responsibility of each student submitting work for examination to:
- Be aware of course assessment requirements
- To submit course work on time
- To have all coursework clearly labeled with name, date or birt...
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It is the responsibility of each student submitting work for examination to:
- Be aware of course assessment requirements
- To submit course work on time
- To have all coursework clearly labeled with name, date or birth and PPS number
- Have paid examination fee (where paid separately)
Special Course Requirements:
Garda vetting may be necessary for some courses. Students are responsible for accurately filling forms on the first night of course for submission to the Garda Vetting office by Louth/Meath ETB.
Some courses require students to undertake work experience. Students are responsible for securing placements. Insurance and letter of introduction are available from night class office.
Some courses have special requirements e.g. most QQI level 6 courses require students to have successfully completed level 5 or equivalent. Other courses require students to be already working in a particular field e.g. supervisory management (healthcare) requires students be working in a health care setting.
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| Course Content |
Expand+Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
1.Evaluate the provision of education for people with special educational needs with reference to current legislation
2.Assess the various educational options available in Ireland for people with s...
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Learners will be able to:
1.Evaluate the provision of education for people with special educational needs with reference to current legislation
2.Assess the various educational options available in Ireland for people with special educational needs
3.Examine relevant theories, skills and processes relevant to curriculum implementation
4.Explore the differences between integration and inclusion
5.Organise learning opportunities in order to promote independence and responsibility
6.Evaluate the importance of the multidisciplinary team in devising Individual Education Plans
7.Analyse skills that can be used to aid the teacher in the administration of the national curriculum
8.Assess interventions and behaviour management techniques that may be used in the learning environment
9.Manage meaningful activities that are suited to people's needs and connect with their experiences and interests in the learning environment
10.Identify strategies for dealing with stressors within the work place
11.Provide assistance in the provision of education and care for individuals that present with special educational needs
12.Reflect on own attitudes, values , beliefs and assumptions in relation to working with and on behalf of people who present with disabilities.
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| FET Code |
6N1957 |
| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 041-983 7105
Email: night@dife.info |
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