Course details
The Aim of the Special Needs Assisting Level 5 Minor Award is to provide the learner with the knowledge, skills and aptitudes for the role and responsibilities of a Special Needs Assistant when working with children in the special needs setting. It will also provide the skills that enable the learner to work effectively under direction in a special needs assisting capacity.
The Benefit of this Valuable Qualification
- Learners will explore the qualities and skills required to work effectively with children with special needs.
- Gain the skills to communicate and work effectively with children who present with disabilities under the tutilage of experienced qualified professionals.
- Create and maintain appropriate relationships with children, their parents, their primary carers, teachers and other professionals.
- Learners will explore the rights of children with disabilities in relation to personal autonomy, participation and decision making.
- Acquire knowledge, skills and competence in the role of the special needs assistant.
- Reflect on their personal practice, abilities and aptitudes to work as a special needs assistant and all stakeholders
- Demonstrate good practice in working as a special needs assistant.
- Understand key legislation, resources and services pertaining to special needs in Ireland.
- Excellent career and progression opportunities.
Entry Requirements
The requirements for entry to the Special Needs Assisting Level 5 Minor Award are FETAC/QQI Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences. Those with relevant life work experience may not need a formal qualification.
The Special Needs Assistant Level 5 Minor Award will provide the skills, knlowedge and confidence required for the role of the SNA. Learners will gain practical experince in the working environment and demonstrate competence under supervision of experienced and highly qualified professionals.
Module Units
- Unit 1: Good Practice
- Unit 2: Relating to Children with Special Needs
- Unit 3: Relating to other Stakeholders
- Unit 4: Special Needs Assisting Skills
Assessment
The assessment process includes a combination of module appropriate assessment procedures which will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes of this course. These methods will include continuous assessment processes such as:
Award
- FETAC/QQI: Special Needs Assisting Component Certificate Level 5 (5N1786)
Course Location
About Dorset College
Dorset College has been an established provider of Academic, Professional and Career focused cThierses for over 30 years. They have a long standing reputation for excellence in Education, based on over thirty years experience providing programmes with clearly defined career paths and excellent academic progression. Thier graduates work in many of the leading industries in Ireland and abroad.
At Dorset College They offer a student centred learning experience and take pride in the successes of Thier Graduates. They offer a wide range of full and part-time programmes to meet the needs of learners at all stages in their lives and career. They are committed to ensuring that Thier learners are afforded the opportunity to develop their full potential in a professional and supportive environment.
“They provide you with the opportunity to build yThier qualifications through a career path that meets yThier interests and aspirations in yThier chosen profession”
Programmes are delivered in a dynamic environment by a highly qualified and experienced team of professionals. They have a strong focus on the provision of industry accredited programmes with good career and job prospects as Theyll as offering the ideal platform for academic progression. They provide excellent facilities and support to learners to enable them to achieve their goals. They focus on small class sizes and quality of education.
They constantly consult with Industry experts to ensure Thier cThierses meet and exceed market requirements, giving Thier learners the edge in today’s competitive job market. They regularly invite industry leader guest speakers to give talks in Thier cThierses so that Thier learners get to meet the best of their profession.
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us or drop in and They will be very pleased to discuss the various options available to you. They look forward to meeting and Theylcoming you to Dorset College.
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