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Special Needs Assistant

FETAC Award (Level 5) DCHSX

This course is designed to provide learners with an understanding of the special needs area. Students will be given the knowledge, skills and competencies required for working with people in an educational or care environment.

Course Content

YEAR 1
Creative Studies (Drama), Understanding Special Needs, Special Needs Assisting, Communications, Work Experience, Safety, Human Growth and Development, Word Procesing, Care Provision and Practice, Team Working.

CERTIFICATION

FETAC Level 5

DURATION

1 Years

ENTRY requirements

Leaving Certificate (including LCA) plus interview. Mature students welcome.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This course aims to prepare students for employment as Special Needs Assistant in Primary and Post Primary Schools and other care settings.

WORK PLACEMENT

Learners will complete a placement in an educational or care setting.