Assistive Technologies
This course aims to facilitate the participant to enhance their knowledge of Assistive Technology and develop the skills required to conduct an Assistive Technology Assessment. This is a classroom based course This course is best suited for those working in the field of Special Education Needs (SEN) and Learner Supports.
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
12 weeks. Wednesday 18.45 -21.45
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee: €280
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees is available to:
Individuals on Full Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit, Disability Allowance, or One Parent Family Payment.
Full-time Mulgrave St Campus learners.
Senior citizens.
Please note: Full payment is required to process applications. These discounts apply to tuition only (not materials fees). Proof is required at registration.
NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information.
Programme Description:
• Definition and Understanding of Assistive Technology
• Recognition of the benefits associated with the use of Assistive Technology - Sensory disabilities, Physical and neurological disabilities, Developmental disabilities
• Identify the funding streams available to people with disabilities SENO, HSE, Department of Education and Science, Department of Health and Children
• Develop an understanding of how technologies used can be adapted to make them more accessible - Laptop, Accessibility Options in Microsoft Systems, Ease of Access, Switch access, Magnifier, Narrator, On-screen keyboard, Speech narrator
• Conducting an Assistive Technology Assessment - principles of good practice when conducting an assessment - Person Centred Assessments b, select a client, Research the disability involved, Matching the client with the technology, Assistive Technology abandonment, Assessment Forms, Statement of Need, Review, Applying best practice
• Challenges presented when conducting an Assistive Technology Assessment
• How to Act as an advocate for a person with a disability / client when accessing or using Assistive Technology
• Technology as applied in an Educational Setting – Microsoft accessibility options mind- mapping software etc
• Examining own organisation - key issues relating to current legislation, rights of the person to education, support services available etc
6N2211 Assistive Technology
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344