Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
In Ireland an inclusive education has been interpreted as providing a continuum of educational provision for students with special educational needs that encompasses mainstream classes, special classes in mainstream schools and special schools.
This course was established to encourage a broader range of people to become special educational assistants, tutors or teachers and is perfect for you if you have completed Pre-Primary School Teaching – 5M3635 or relevant full QQI Level 5 certificate and want to work with children or adults with special educational needs, who understand that teaching can be challenging but also extremely rewarding.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Disability Awareness 6N1975
Differentiated Learning and Instruction 6N2225
Inclusive Education Practice 6N2226
Personal Professional Development 6N1949
Leadership 6N2191
Boundary Management 6N2207
Mental Health Awareness 6N2209
Special Needs Assisting 6N1957
Assessment Practice 6N2228
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
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.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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