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Special Needs Assistant (FETAC Level 5 & 6) - Course Code 3.12

Qualifications

Diploma in Special Needs Assistant (The College of Progressive Education in association with Froebel College of Education)

Component Certificate in Special Needs Assisting FETAC Level 5

Component Certificate in Understanding Special Needs FETAC Level 5

Component Certificate in Special Needs Assistant FETAC Level 6

 

Who should participate in this course?

This course is designed for those working or planning to work with children with Special Needs.

General Aims
  • Meet the training needs of those working or volunteering as an SNA
  • Develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the role of the SNA
  • Promote good practice amongst those working with special needs children in the classroom situation and promote positive attitudes to individuals with disabilities
  • Provide an understanding of the statutory framework applying to those with
    special needs
  • Provide a basis for further study and career development

Course Syllabus
  • Child Development
  • Child Protection
  • Behaviour Management
  • Health and Safety
  • Arts and Crafts
  • The role of the Special Needs Assistant
  • Disabilities Studies
  • Communications
  • Equal Opportunities
  • Individual Education Programmes/Plans
  • Primary School Curriculum
  • Secondary School Curriculum
  • Information Technologies for the child with a specific special need
  • Visual Arts, Music and Drama
  • Literacy skills when working with children with special needs
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Job Interview skills

Entry Requirements

Please note that the Dept. of Education and Science has minimum education requirements for permanent positions.

Applicants are asked to submit, with their application form, a short account of their previous experience in the area of special needs, if any.  Applicants should also indicate how they plan to obtain their work experience during the course, if they are not already working in the area.

Minimum age is 17 yers.
Learners must be capable of undertaking assessment work to Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard.
International learners undertaking this course should have confidence in their English language, reading, writing and comprehension skills and have at least a 5 IELTS  score or equivalent.

Career Options
Special Needs Assistant in primary, secondary or special needs school. Staff member in crèche, pre-school or day care centre for children and adults with special needs.

Work Experience

Minimum of 80 hours:

To meet Froebel requirements a minimum of 50 hours must be completed in an education setting/school where the learner is working with children with special needs and where the teacher/ supervisor’s qualification is recognized by the Dept of Education and Science.
Work experience in a primary school is recommended.

To meet FETAC requirements, a minimum of 30 hours must be working in a special needs setting with children under the age of 18.  These hours may, but do not have to be, in a school setting.  Work experience may be undertaken in a paid or voluntary capacity.

Learners who choose to do 50 hours or more work experience, can apply  to do our Work Experience FETAC Level 5 bridging course at the same time (for a small extra fee). This allows learners to simultaneously obtain their Component Certificate  in Work Experience FETAC Level 5.

Assessment Method

Continuous assessment based on project, assignments, diary of work experience and portfolio.

Further Studies

Other FETAC Level 6 modules

Duration

Thirteen months, (approx) with four compulsory one-day workshops, held in Dublin City Centre.

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