Special Needs Assisting (QQI Level 5) – Attendance Learning
€355.00
- Course Fee: Now only: €395
- Part-Time Attendance course – 8 weeks @ two evenings per week.
- Course fee includes all documentation, lecturing, supervised exams, learner registration and QQI certification fees. No other fees to pay.
- Award Achieved: QQI Level 5 component Certificate in Special Needs Assisting (5N1786).
- NFQ Credit Value: 15 credits.
- All our SNA classroom courses are limited to a maximum of 12 participants to ensure high quality support and adequate one-to-one tuition so book early to avoid disappointment.
- New dates for October 2017 – See “Locations & Dates” for more.
Course Description
This QQI Special Needs (SNA) level 5 module is designed to enable learners to work effectively as Special Needs Assistants and gain an understanding of the skills required to ensure children they are working with become independent learners. They will learn to work under the direction of the teacher and work as part of the multidisciplinary team. Through work experience the learner will gain invaluable hands on experience through which they will be able to apply theory to everyday tasks.
Course documentation for this course is detailed, comprehensive and easy to read.
Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration.
Course Details
Topics covered include:
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Unit 1: Context of Special Needs
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Unit 2: Good Practice
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Unit 3: Relating to people with Special Needs
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Unit 4: Relating to other Stakeholders
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Unit 5: Special Needs Assisting Skills.
Who should complete this course?
- People who wish to pursue a career in Childcare or as a Special Needs Assistant (SNA).
- People looking to gain a QQI Level 5 or Level 6 Major Award in Early Childhood Care and Education.
Programme Entry Requirements:
- Level 4 Certificate or Leaving certificate and/or relevant work and life experiences.
- As part of the assessment criteria for this course students’ will need to carry out practical demonstrations, all candidates who enrol for this course must have the agreement from a supervisor/manager in a work place to oversee their practical work.
Work Placements:
If students are not able to secure a Work Placement or provide Insurance for the duration required please contact us to discuss further as we may be able to assist students with placements and work place insurance in certain circumstances.
The Open College is also registered with the Garda vetting Unit and is in a position to offer students a Garda vetting service. There may be a delay in processing applications with the Garda Vetting Unit due to high demand so we advise you to complete the form on registration.
Progression to further Studies:
- This course leads to a level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 5 credit towards completing a QQI Major awards such as:
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5 |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
Major |
6.1.8 ChildCare |
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6 |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
Major |
6.1.8 ChildCare |
Assessment:
This course is assessed through a number of assignments which students must complete to demonstrate their understanding of various topics. Learners must complete the following two tasks:
- Skills Demonstration 60%
This Skills Demonstration is divided into two sections:
Section (1) – the learner will be required to demonstrate their knowledge with regard to working with those who have a special need.
Section 2 – the learner will be assessed on the practical elements of working with those who have special needs. For this section the learner will be marked by their supervisor and they must give a description of the tasks they were involved in.
- Learner Record 40%
Learners are required to compile a learner record which must be drawn from experiences and challenges they faced in their work placement. It must include reflections on their experiences and challenges, an examination of the values associated with working in the special needs environment and identify their personal learning and development.
Accreditation
- Following successful completion you will receive a QQI Component Certificate in Special Needs Assisting (5N1786) at Level 5.
- QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with QQI to offer programmes leading to QQI awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
- Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
Delivery Format
This QQI Special Needs Assisting (5N1786) course is completed through 8 weeks of evening classes which are normally held on a Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6.30 to 9.30.
Courses will be run over the following dates: – New Dates
- Option 1: Tues & Thurs Evenings x 8 (6.30 – 9.30 pm) – Commencing October 17th 2017.
- Location: Leopardstown, Dublin 18.
Some of the many benefits of studying with us on this course:
- Full Tutor Support accredited by: QQI.
- Quality – Our Trainers have delivered SNA courses to over 300 learners with 100% pass rates.
- Pricing – Our Prices can’t be beaten – Why Pay more for the same QQI Award!
- We only offer QQI awards thus ensuring high Quality and Standards.
- All our QQI Awards have been fully validated and approved by QQI.
- Group Discounts Available. Ask for Details.
