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.

Special Needs Assistant is a purposely designed course to prepare you for work as a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in a variety of educational contexts, and community care settings.

This course explores a wide range of knowledge and practical skills attributes that support a productive career in this highly rewarding field. You will be able to prepare for a career as a Special Needs Assistants in primary and secondary school classrooms or special schools, assisting children with everyday practical tasks.

This course will equip you to understand key ideas and features of the community development process, its potential to contribute to social change, the factors that have shaped community development and the current challenges faced by society. You will explore the roles of the main organisations and agencies involved in community development in Ireland.

You will be introduced to the academic foundation and general areas of social justice and gain an understanding of contemporary community and social contexts and issues. Through the study of relevant themes, you will study and examine societal injustice, legal studies, human rights and related debates that are relevant to society.

Unlock your potential to support and guide students with additional educational needs through this comprehensive course. Our curriculum equips you with the expertise to excel as a special needs assistant (SNA) in educational environments.

This program offers a deep understanding of child and adolescent behavior and development, along with a thorough knowledge of special educational needs. You'll gain practical skills in care provision, health and safety at work, and effective communication with students, educators, and families.

This course will give students an insight into the areas of Psychology & Social Studies. It provides a combination of theoretical and practical training in the sectors of social care, community care and mental health. Students will learn about the roles and responsibilities of working in a caring environment and will have the opportunity to enhance their communication, computer and first aid skills.

This course would suit applicants with a passion for working with animals, a willingness to work hard and an interest in biology. You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects, laboratory practicals, mandatory work placement (including a work shop in Dublin Zoo) and independent study.

This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively with dogs, as pet owners, professional dog trainers, or as canine performance enthusiasts. Whether learners wish to progress their career in dog handling, aspire to compete in canine events, or wish to better understand and train their own dogs, this course will provide a platform to do so while promoting responsible and compassionate dog ownership and handling.

Animal Care prepares students to assist the veterinary surgeon in all aspects of animal care.

Become an expert in grooming companion animals – studying in our designated animal grooming facility. Study to support vets and veterinary nurses in a veterinary practice with components in veterinary assisting skills, animal welfare, safety and health at work, and customer service.

Deepen your understanding of companion animals with components in biology and animal anatomy and physiology. Develop your expertise in our animal science lab.

Use your qualification to progress on to veterinary nursing and science degrees.