Courses

Programme 2	Special Needs Assistant
Level	Level 5
Certification obtained	FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Childcare [DCHSC]
Compulsory modules	Child Development Early Childhood Education Working in Childcare Caring For Children (0-6 Years) Communications Work Experience (Work experience is compulsory and Learners must secure their own work experience placement)
Additional modules may include	Understanding Special Needs Special Needs Assisting Occupational First Aid Teaching Assistant Skills Montessori in Early Childhood Care of the Special Child Human Growth and Development Nutrition Word Processing
Possible non-certified modules	Leisure and Recreation, Health Education etc.
Progression options	Award holders are qualified to work in Special Needs
Duration	Two years, full time, Sept 2010-May 2012
Entry Requirements	Applicants must be an Early School Leaver; 90% of places are offered to members of the Traveller Community. Academic qualifications and Experience required:- Leaving Certificate or LCA or FETAC level 4; If you are over 23 years of age you may be exempt from the above academic requirements, however a high level of English, Maths and aptitude for the course are required. Places are limited and will be allocated on the basis of prior qualifications/ experience, an interview and an assessment test.
Cost	There is no cost for the course, some learners may be eligible to receive an allowance.

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