Special Needs & Classroom Assistant - Primary & Post Primary
This one-year course prepares students to work as Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in primary, secondary, and specialist schools. Students will gain the skills to support children with special needs, promote equal opportunities, and work safely and professionally. The course covers child development, the SNA role, and effective communication with families, colleagues, and professionals. Suitable for school leavers and mature students seeking a formal qualification.
| 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
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate
− Leaving Certificate Applied
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates can progress directly to employment in a variety of educational contexts and community care settings. This course qualifies students to work as SNAs in primary and secondary school classrooms or special schools, supporting children in their learning environment. Alternatively, graduates may progress to further studies in specialist social care, psychology, social studies, early childhood care and education degree programmes in a range of universities and Technological universities.
Higher Education Pathways
TU Dublin Blanchardstown: TU991 Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 8, 4 Years) and TU791 Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7, 3 Years)
TU Dublin Blanchardstown:
TU989 Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 8, 4 Years) and TU790 Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 7, 3 Years)
DCU: DC001 Early Childhood Education (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC209 Health and Society (Level 8, 3 Years)
DCU: DC235 Education and Training (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
Maynooth University: MH101
Arts (Level 8, 3 Years) MH106 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years) MH107 Social Science (Level 8, 3 Years)
NCI: NC010 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years)
SETU Waterford: SE928 Applied Health Care (Level 7, 3 Years)
SETU Waterford: SE919 Social Care Practice (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Athlone: US782 Applied
Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7, 3 Years)
TUS Athlone: US926 Early Years
Care and Education (Level 8, 4 Years)
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
Course Content
The following modules will be offered in 2023 subject to availability and demand.
Special Needs Assisting
Human Growth and Development
Children with Additional Needs
Safety and Health at Work
Care Provision and Practice
Word Processing
Care Skills
Work Experience
Communications
CERTIFICATION
Level 5 Community Care 5M2786
5M2786 - Community Care
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie