This Level 6 Major Award enables the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to work in a range of community health service settings and school settings. 

The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs Assistant to enable the learner to work effectively under direction in a special needs capacity.

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision applying best practice to enable individuals with an intellectual disability to reach their potential and live the lives of their choice and or to progress to further and or higher education and or training.

This course is intended for learners interested in a career working with young people or adults in educational settings. This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational needs in post primary and community care settings.

Are you interested in becoming a Special Needs Assistant? This QQI level 5 Minor Award Special Needs Assisting is suited to anyone who has an interest in Special Needs Education, whether to pursue it as a career or use the knowledge for personal or family reasons.

This QQI level 6 Minor Award Special Needs Assisting is the ideal next step for upskilling to become highly employable as an SNA if you already hold a level 5 SNA qualification. This course will equip you with new knowledge, skills and practical experience to bring your career opportunities to the next level.

This course is ideal for those passionate about Special Needs Education, to further develop your existing knowledge and skills, and prepare you to work in schools, hospitals, and care homes.

This QQI level 5 Minor Award and QQI level 6 Minor Award in Special Needs Assisting booking package allows you to qualify and work as a special needs assistant. By booking both courses together you can progress straight to the level 6 course upon completion of level 5 and avail of a discount, making your study more affordable.

On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work independently and under supervision in a range of Education settings and or to progress to further and higher education and training. Learners may gain employment in school settings both Primary and Post Primary.

This course is designed to prepare and equip candidates with the skills and knowledge to work as Special Needs Assistants/Personal Assistants in various education settings and day care centres. The course is designed for those with a genuine interest in working with children, young people and persons with additional needs.

This course provides students with the knowledge, practical skills and qualifications required to pursue a career as a Special Needs Assistant in a variety of educational contexts and community care settings.

This course qualifies participants to work as SNAs in a creche, playgroup, primary and secondary school classrooms or special schools. Learners will attain the knowledge and skills necessary to support children in their learning environment. The course is suitable for both school leavers and mature students seeking a formal qualification.

The Certificate in Speculative Design Futures is a new course suitable for designers and creatives practitioners from all disciplines interested in designing a positive future for all (people and planet).

The course will equip you with futures thinking literacy and the practical speculative design skills needed to engage critically with the uncertainty and complexity of wicked problems that exist in our world today.