Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The purpose of the QQI level 5/6 Special Needs Assisting course is to equip you with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs Assistant to enable you to work effectively under direction in a special needs assisting capacity.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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QQI level 6 Special Needs Assisting (6N1957)
QQI level 5 Children with Additional Needs
QQI level 5 Special Needs Assistant
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
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
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Career Progression
Work as an SNA in ECCE (Major award required), Primary level or Second level. Progression to Further Education. Progression to 3rd Level education.