Special Needs Assisting & Intellectual Disability Studies
Are you looking to work as a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in primary or post-primary schools, or other care settings? Our one-year QQI Level 5 course in Intellectual Disability Practice 5M1761 can help you gain the knowledge and skills required for this role.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May. 4 days a week between 9am and 1.15pm.
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent, or relevant industry experience
- Interview
- Mature applicants welcome
- Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
Primary Schools as a Special Needs Assistant
Secondary Schools as a Special Needs Assistant
Further Education Colleges as a Personal Assistant
Public and private health sectors for children and adults with additional needs
Community care services
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Intellectual Disability Practice 5M1761:-
TU Dublin Blanch/Tallaght, Early Childhood Care &Education G, Level 7, TU790
For more progression options check out the 'Course Webpage' - link below. For a more detailed list of progression options please visit www.cao.ie
Further information
All courses commence September 2024.
Applications for 2024 are now open. You will be sent a confirmation email following your application.
To complete the process you will need:
- Your PPS number
- An email address
- A mobile phone number
Important:
Applicants are advised to pay particular care when entering details of their name, address and date of birth. Misspellings or inaccuracies when applying may result in issues and delays at later stages.
After offer and acceptance of place, a non-refundable acceptance fee of €50 is payable.
Further details are available via the Application Weblink.
Are you looking to work as a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in primary or post-primary schools, or other care settings? Our one-year QQI Level 5 course in Intellectual Disability Practice 5M1761 can help you gain the knowledge and skills required for this role. Upon successful completion of our course, you will have the opportunity to progress to the QQI Level 6 course in Advanced Training in Special Needs Assisting and Inclusion in Sallynoggin College of Further Education.
Special Needs Assisting
Understanding Special Needs
Work Experience
Intellectual Disability Studies
Community Inclusion
Empowering the Individual
Facilitating Learning
Communications
5M1761 - Intellectual Disability Practice
Awards:
QQI Level 5 in Intellectual Disability Practice 5M1761
Accredited Training in:
Lámh Sign Language Programme
Occupational First Aid
Túsla Child Protection Online Training
People Moving and Handling
Course features and facilities:
You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience as an SNA by working in a suitable service
Educational field trips
Opportunity to participate in an Erasmus+ programme to Malaga
Specialist Workshop and Guest Speakers
Guest Speakers
Accredited Training in Lámh Sign Language Programme
Occupational First Aid
People Moving and Handling Certificate
Coordinator: Claire Conlan
Email: claireconlan@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997