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PLC (Further Education - FET)

Certificate

Special Needs Assisting

Course Code
5M4468
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
1 Year
Attendence
Full Time

Course Summary

Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College

Students of this course will acquire the knowledge, empathy, and understanding crucial to the role of a Special Needs Assistant. A variety of teaching methodologies are used on this programme in order to create an environment for all types of learners to succeed. Real-life learning opportunities, which allow you to learn outside of the classroom are invaluable in preparing you for your career as an SNA. CCL has a direct link with Coláiste Nano Nagle secondary school on site, which allows students to get hands-on experience in the role of an SNA.

Course Details

Central College Limerick
College Link  >  Special Needs Assisting

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What will you study?

Progression to CAO Courses

Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:

CAO with Any QQI Major Award

To view additional CAO courses which this specific course may lead to, click on one of the Award Codes below:

Old FETAC Code New QQI Code
DCHSX 5M4468

To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.

The Student - Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Further Research

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