Special Needs Assistant – Special Education

Certification

QQI Level 5

Reference

5M2786

Places

Fees

€50.00

Students specialise in the care of the child or adult with a mental or physical disability. This is a joint training programme offered by the Central Remedial Clinic Clontarf and Liberties College.

PRINCIPAL AREAS OF STUDY

Special Needs Assisting
Equality and Disability
Intellectual Disability
Understanding Special Needs
Care Provision and Practice

Safety and Health at Work
Human Growth and Development
Work Experience
Communications

(Modules offered may be subject to change).

“I’ve always loved working with children but wanted to specialise in working with children with Special Needs. The course at Liberties College was fantastic and the work experience at the CRC gives you hands-on practical experience that you cant find anywhere else.”

Adina

FEATURES OF THE COURSE

Students are prepared to become active members of professional multidisciplinary teams sharing responsibility for the day-to-day care of people with a disability
Two Days per week practical training in the Central Remedial Clinic Clontarf or Scoil Mochua
Lectures/Classes three days per week in Liberties College
LÁMH Module – Students are trained in the use of LÁMH, a manual sign system used by children with intellectual disability & communication needs
Manual Handling & First Aid
Garda vetting for work experience

PROGRESSION

6M2218 Level 6 Social & Vocational Integration – Liberties College
TU791 L7 Applied Social Studies in Social Care – TU Blanchardstown
AL765 L7 Applied Social Studies in Social Care – Athlone IT
MH107 L8 Social Science – Maynooth University
TU794 L7 Early Childhood Care & Education – TU Blanchardstown

EMPLOYMENT

Special Needs Assistant in Mainstream, Primary & Secondary schools
Special Schools
Day care Centres and Clinics
Workshops and Residential Units
Personal Assistants

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

General College Entry Requirements
Some Experience in the care of a person with a disability is desirable