Course Summary
Course Category: Employment / Lifelong Learning
Learn the knowledge and skill to assist in the provision of this education and care. The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational needs to enable the learner to assist in the provision of this education and care.
QQI Level 5 Certificate Special Needs Assisting (5N1786)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Learning Outcomes
Examine the role of a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) including the qualities, skills and strategies to support and assist the child with special educational needs, in line with best practice guidelines and frameworks.
Explore the rights of the child with special educational needs and those of their families in line with relevant legislation and best practice guidelines.
Examine a range of special educational needs of children.
Explore the importance of working as part of a team to build relationships with children, families, practitioners and other adults (stakeholders) to support the child’s individual needs.
Engage in reflective practice to build relationships with children, families, practitioners and other adults (stakeholders) and to promote inclusion in learning environments.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
