| Course Name |
Childcare - Special Needs Assisting |
| Course Provider |
O'Fiaich Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| Course Code |
5N1786 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
Minor |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
School |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Dundalk |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Enrolment:
Mon 4th September 2017 from 10am – 3pm
Tues 5th September 2017 from 10am – 3pm & of 7pm – 9pm
Classes Begin:
Week beginning Monday 18th September 2017
Pre-registration information night for QQI Courses on Tuesday 5th September 7PM - 9PM |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
10 weeks. Wednesday 6 - 9.30pm. |
| Course Fee |
€250. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+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...
Hide-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 for the centre that you are attending from a link on www.louthnightclasses.ie
Note: There is no Social Welfare reduction for Learn at Home modules and Diploma in Event Management(AOF1518)
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| Course Content |
Expand+Learners will be able to:
-Learners will be able to:
- Explore in the role and responsibilities of the Special Needs Assistant
- Examine the qualities and skills of an effective Special Needs Assistant
- Examine relevant legislation in relation ...
Hide-Learners will be able to:
-Learners will be able to:
- Explore in the role and responsibilities of the Special Needs Assistant
- Examine the qualities and skills of an effective Special Needs Assistant
- Examine relevant legislation in relation to disability
- Explore the rights of children with disabilities in relation to personal autonomy, participation and decision making
- Relate effectively and appropriately to children who present with additional needs
- Use care routines in feeding, toileting and general hygiene
- Maintain appropriate relationships with children parents, primary carers, teachers and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Work effectively with children who present with disabilities under the direction of the classroom teacher
- Assist children with disabilities in a range of activities, ensuring equality of opportunity through working in a safe and professional manner
- Reflect on personal practice working with children, their parents or guardians and colleagues ensuring that children's individuality is promoted and that their needs are met.
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| FET Code |
5N1786 Special Needs Assisting Level 5 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Module of full Award Early Childhood Care & Education 5M2009 & also Community Care 5M2786 |
| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 042 935 3967
Email: night@ofi.ie
Post : Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co Louth, Ireland
Web: www.louthnightclasses.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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