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Special Needs Assistant Training - Course Code 3.22

Qualifications

Certificate in Special Needs Assistant Training (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

Who should participate in this course?
This course is designed for those people who are working, or planning to work, with children with special needs as a special needs assistant, in a paid or voluntary capacity, or in a crèche, playschool or day centre for children or adults with special needs

General Aims
  • Meet the training needs of those working or volunteering as Special Needs Assistant.
  • Develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the role of the Special Needs Assistant
  • Promote good practice amongst those working with special needs children in the primary or secondary classroom situation, crèche, playschool or day care centre for children or adults with special needs

Duration
Eight months (approx), with two compulsory Saturday workshops, held in Dublin City Centre.

CBDN Funding Available

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

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements. Minimum age is17 Years.
Learners must also 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.

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

Applicants should also indicate how they plan to obtain their work experience during the course if they are not already working in the area.

Career Options

Special Needs Assistant in a primary or secondary school, crèche or day care centre.

Work Experience

Learners must complete a minimum of 30 hours working in a special needs supervised 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 obtain their Component Certificate  in Work Experience FETAC Level 5 at the same time.

Assessment Method
Continuous assessment method based on the following: portfolio, project, assignments, and diary of work experience.

Further Studies
  • Special Needs Assistant FETAC Level 6 including Froebel diploma
  • Youth studies
  • Advanced Certificate in the Montessori Method of Education
  • Advanced Certificate in Child Psychology (4-18 years) FETAC Level 6
  • Other FETAC Level 5 Childcare Component Certificates
  • Advanced Certificate in Supervision in Childcare FETAC Level 6

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