Course description
WHAT WILL I STUDY? Community Health Services 5M4468
Care Provision & Practice; Understanding Special Needs; Human Growth & Development; Intellectual Disability Studies; Creative Arts for Early Childhood; Communications; Work Experience; Word Processing;
Special Needs Assisting
CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
This is a one year specialist course training students to work as Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in Primary and Secondary School Classrooms. Primary and Secondary Schools as well as specialist schools employ Special Needs Assistants to work in a variety of educational settings.
Students may also use this course to progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. Some past students have gone on to Education, Social Science, Social Care & Psychology degrees.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Over 18 • Leaving Cert or LCA • Other equivalent qualification •Mature students •Garda Vetting • All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications • Apply directly at cathalbrughafet.ie