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PLC (Further Education - FET)

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Special Needs Assistant - Post Primary

Monaghan Institute
Monaghan Institute
Course Code
5M4468 CS03
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
1 Year
Attendence
Full Time

Course Summary

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

This course is intended for learners interested in a career working with young people or adults in educational settings. This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational needs in post primary and community care settings.

Course Details

Monaghan Institute
College Link  >  Special Needs Assistant - Post Primary

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:

What will you study?

    Areas of study may include:
    Special Needs Assisting
    Human Growth & Development
    Care Provision & Practice
    Work Experience
    Psychology
    Communications
    Word Processing
    Anatomy and Physiology
    Safety and Health at work
    Intellectual Disability Studies
    Understanding Special Needs

    Additional:
    People Moving and Handling
    FAR (First Aid Response) Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council
Important
  • Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
  • Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.

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 this award provides a possible progression route, click below:

QQI Code
5M4468

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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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Career Progression

This course can provide you with access directly to employment such as: Personal Assistant in Post primary (Secondary school) | Special Needs Assistant | Support worker

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