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Course Title: Special Needs Assistant  (Level 6)
Awarding Body: The Further Education and Training Council (FETAC) 
The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the single national awarding body for the further education and training sector in Ireland and is now responsible for making awards that were previously made by CERT (Now Failte Ireland), FAS, the National Council for Vocational Awards (NCVA) and Teagasc.  FETAC makes awards to learners on a vast range of programmes offered by providers of many different types.  This course offers a FETAC Level 6 Award. 

Intended Audience: 
The module is designed to provide the learner with opportunities to acquire the skills and the knowledge to work in the role of teaching assistant and to plan, implement and evaluate a suitable programme of learning activities for students in a school setting.

Entry Requirements 
Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent.
21 years or over.
Relevant Work experience
FETAC Level 5 Certificate in SNA.

Exemptions
Students who may have already completed FETAC modules may enrol for exemptions.

Course Details

Module 1 – Teaching Assistant Skills 
The Role of the Teaching Assistant - An Overview
National and Legal Requirements
Support the Delivery of the National Curriculum
Management of Student’s Behaviour 

Registration: Closing Date 10th September 2011

Duration: 10 week course, commencing week of September 26th 2011.  6pm to 9pm..  

Cost per Year:  Fees payable per academic year.  Tuition Cost for 2011 €400. Books are an extra cost. 

Further Study:  Other Childcare courses 


This course is run from the Wexford Centre Only and is run subject to sufficient demand

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