Special Needs Assisting
To provide students with the skills, knowledge and competence required to pursue a career working with people with Special Needs. The course will also give students an insight into the range of employment opportunities in the sector.
| 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.
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
For information please visit our Progression and Career Guidance pages under Student Supports.
Opportunities open to students who did not achieve the desired Leaving Certificate to allow entry to your desired course from the CAO system, you can have the opportunity to achieve up to 390 points in a PLC course and gain access to 3rd Level or for mature students who did not complete a Leaving Certificate to gain access to 3rd Level.
Further information
Fees
€175 GCC Student Services Fee applies to all learners.
€50 QQI Certification Fee applies to all learners except
Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
Medical Card Holders (valid at time of Registration).
Non EU Students are subject to an International Fee.
We advise non-EU citizens living outside Ireland to contact the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on www.inis.gov.ie to ensure the course you are considering applying for is eligible for a student visa. Non-EU citizens living in Ireland are welcome to apply and require a PPS number (Personal Public Service Number). Non-EU citizens are required to pay a tuition fee set by the Irish government which is currently €3653. Some exemptions apply, for further information, please contact http://www.gretb.ie
Student Grants
Students can use the link https://www.susi.ie/eligibility-criteria/ to check if they are eligible for the SUSI grant. SUSI grant applications are done online through the SUSI website. Galway Community College is not responsible for processing new or existing applications for Student Support Grants (SUSI).
To apply online please see "Application Weblink" above.
To provide students with the skills, knowledge and competence required to pursue a career working with people with Special Needs. The course will also give students an insight into the range of employment opportunities in the sector. Work Experience takes place One Day per week for the duration of the course with a two week Block in January/February.
Special Features
Course directed by professional and qualified teachers who are credited with a wealth of practical experience. Preparation for employment in a wide variety of settings including schools (special, pre-school and crèches), day-care, residential care, and after school programmes.
Please Note
Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.
Modules:
Care Support - 5N0758
Care Skills - 5N2770
Intellectual Disability Studies - 5N1652
Children with Additional Needs - 5N2396
Special Needs Assisting - 5N1786
Work Experience - 5N1356
Communications - 5N0690
Nutrition - 5N2006
Work Experience
Work experience takes place one day per week throughout the academic year and a two-week block in January.
5M4468 - Community Health Services
Award: QQI Level 5 Course in Community Health Services 5M4468
Co-ordinator: Sinead Gunning
Contact: ann.feeney@gretb.ie
Galway Community College Further Education,
Wellpark Rd,
Galway.
t: 091 755464
e: gcc@gretb.ie