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Course Title: Special Needs Assistant  (Level 5)
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 5 Major Award. 

Intended Audience: 
The modules are designed to enable learners to acquire the knowledge, skills and aptitudes required to work safely and effectively, as special needs assistants under direction. 

Entry Requirements 
Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent.
21 years or over.
Relevant Work experience.

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

Course Details
Module 1 – Special Needs Assisting  
Good Practice
Relating to children with Special Needs
Relating to other stakeholders
Special Needs Assisting 

Module 2  – Understanding Special Needs  
Context of Special Needs
Characteristics of Special Needs
Responding to Special Needs  

Registration:  Closing Date 10th September 2011

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

Cost per Year:  Tuition Cost for 2011 €900. Books are an extra cost.  

Further Study:  Level 6 Special Needs Assistant or Supervision in Childcare 


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

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