Special Needs Assisting (SNA) Advanced: QQI Level 6

Now enrolling for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays.

Online 18:30-21:30 (Saturdays 09:00-12:00), from Tuesday 20 April for 12 weeks. €240^* (€175 conc.)

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational needs to enable the learner to assist in the provision of this education and care.

Course Requirements

Studying online will require a PC/laptop with reliable broadband and a basic IT knowledge. How does online study work?
Learners aged 18 and over.
Applicants must have a complete QQI Level 5 Certificate in Childcare and be currently working in a childcare setting.
Find out more about the type of people who take our courses.

Course Costs

Course costs already include QQI certification.

Grant Funding

Courses can be free for Social Welfare or PUP recipients with the Training Support Grant (up to €1,000 per year).

Tuesday Classes

Now enrolling for Tuesday classes.

Location: Online
Study online with live video-conferencing on Google Meet, email tutor support, free Google Docs and Microsoft Office Online, and your study notes and course materials online on Moodle. How do online classes work?.

Nights: Tuesday
Times: 18:30 to 21:30
Duration: 12 Weeks
Starting: Tuesday, 20 April 2021

Price: €250.00
^*€240.00 with online discount, €175.00 for Social Welfare/PUP, €175.00 for Old Age Pension recipients, €150.00 for current and just graduated Mallow College day students. (Course costs already include QQI certification.)

Information Nights: Facebook Live Events every Friday at 7.30pm for all the latest information and answers to your questions.
Enrolment: Enrol online here.

Wednesday Classes

Now enrolling for Wednesday classes.

Nights: Wednesday
Times: 18:30 to 21:30
Duration: 12 Weeks
Starting: Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Information Nights: Facebook Live Events every Friday at 7.30pm for all the latest information and answers to your questions.
Enrolment: Enrol online here.

Thursday Classes

Now enrolling for Thursday classes.

Nights: Thursday
Times: 18:30 to 21:30
Duration: 12 Weeks
Starting: Thursday, 22 April 2021

Information Nights: Facebook Live Events every Friday at 7.30pm for all the latest information and answers to your questions.
Enrolment: Enrol online here.

Saturday Classes

Now enrolling for Saturday classes.

Nights: Saturday
Times: 09:00 to 12:00
Duration: 12 Weeks
Starting: Saturday, 24 April 2021

Information Nights: Facebook Live Events every Friday at 7.30pm for all the latest information and answers to your questions.
Enrolment: Enrol online here.

Award

QQI 6N1957 Special Needs Assisting, Level 6 (part of 6M2007)

Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the provision of education for people with special educational needs with reference to current legislation.
Examine relevant theories, skills and processes relevant to curriculum implementation.
Explore the differences between integration and inclusion.
Evaluate the importance of the multidisciplinary team in devising Individual Education Plans Analyse skills that can be used to aid the teacher in the administration of the national curriculum.
Assess interventions and behaviour management techniques that may be used in the learning environment.
Official QQI specifications and assessment breakdown: QQI 6N1957 Special Needs Assisting, Level 6

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