| Course Name |
Cara Outreach Support Service |
| Course Provider |
National Learning Network Waterford |
| Course Code |
95199 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
National Learning Network |
| Apply To |
Centre |
| Attendance Options |
Flexible, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Waterford City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
When do National Learning Network courses begin?
The majority of National Learning Network programmes are open entry, which means that you can start at any time of the year. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Expand+Up to 24 months.
Programmes vary in duration from a few months to three years and you may get an extension if you require it. The majority of courses are 30 hours per week, although some people attend part time particularly at the start. Normally,...
Hide-Up to 24 months.
Programmes vary in duration from a few months to three years and you may get an extension if you require it. The majority of courses are 30 hours per week, although some people attend part time particularly at the start. Normally, the course starts at 9am and finishes at 5pm, Monday to Thursday. On a Friday, courses may finish at 2.30pm in some locations.
Students on National Learning Network courses get 25 days holidays per year (2/3 weeks in the summer and 1 week at Christmas). We will be happy to advise you of the details of your programme when you meet with us.
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| Course Fee |
All our courses are free. |
| Entry Requirements |
There are no formal entry requirements. You just need the will to succeed. Some courses do have an assessment period, this is to ensure that the course is suitable for you. National Learning Network students must be over 16 and under 66 years of age. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Do I keep my benefits?
Yes. You will keep the financial benefits you currently have. You should contact the secretary at your local centre if you have any queries regarding benefits.
What allowances are available?
Depending on your state benefit...
Hide-Do I keep my benefits?
Yes. You will keep the financial benefits you currently have. You should contact the secretary at your local centre if you have any queries regarding benefits.
What allowances are available?
Depending on your state benefit and the programme you pursue you will be entitled to a training bonus or a training allowance. This will be discussed with you in more detail before you start. If you have any queries regarding allowances, please contact the secretary at your local centre.
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| Course Content |
Course Description
The Cara Outreach Support Service provides specialised support to individuals with a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome. This is a proactive, flexible service providing person centred support. This service provides training responsive to needs arising from the triad of impairments associated with Asperger's Syndrome. |
| Subjects Taught |
Modules
Social & Communication Skills, Perspective Talking Skills, Community Skills, Independent Living Skills, Organisational Skills, Disability Awareness, Support Group. |
| Comment |
Expand+National learning Network is Ireland’s largest non-Government education and training organisation and caters for over 5,000 students every year.
National Learning Network will offer you supports that will not only help with your training but can ...
Hide-National learning Network is Ireland’s largest non-Government education and training organisation and caters for over 5,000 students every year.
National Learning Network will offer you supports that will not only help with your training but can assist you in relevant aspects of your life. You will hold onto your current financial benefits and in addition obtain a training allowance/ bonus from FÁS or the HSE.
Are you out of work due to illness or injury?
Whether you need to retrain after an illness or injury, or if you need supported training to help you get a job, then NLN can help.
If you have had an accident, illness, injury or have a disability and extra support needs, NLN provide free courses offering you a chance to gain a QQI qualification.
Left school or confused about what to do next?
Want a qualification, but not sure about college?
If you need extra support to continue with further training National Learning Network provides a range of flexible courses, that can develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to access employment or go on to further education.
NLN gives you the support you need, to make a new start.
National Learning Network provides a range of supported courses for people who have had an accident, illness, injury or have a disability and extra support needs.
The courses are tailored to each person’s needs, to help the student build their confidence alongside practical and job-seeking skills which will help them work towards independent living.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
What happens at the end of a course?
This largely depends on the type of course you intend doing. At the end of our courses most students can choose between employment, progression to further education, or a combination of both. |
| Further Enquiries |
Kitty Galvin
Area Manager
Roseville
Western Road
Clonmel
Co. Tipperary
Tel: 051 359 220
Fax: 051 357 897
Email: waterford@nln.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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