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Special Education

City College Dublin

Course code
7S22352
Level
Level 7
Award
Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ)
Classification
Special Purpose
Awarding body
QQI
Duration
27 weeks blended online. Delivered through live online webinars, pre-recorded lectures, and access to associated reading material.

Programme summary

The Certificate in Special Education QQI Level 7, Special Purpose Award will appeal to those currently working as Special Needs Assistants (who have acquired an NFQ Level 6 award in Special Needs Assisting) with a strong foundation in special education and who are seeking to advance their knowledge and skills in this field.

Entry requirements

Application for access to the The Certificate in Special Education QQI Level 7, Special Purpose Award is open to Special Needs Assistants (qualified to Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications – NFQ) and who wish to progress their knowledge, skills, and competencies in their field to NFQ Level 7. The Certificate in Special Education QQI Level 7, Special Purpose Award will also assess applicants for entry to the course who can demonstrate that they are suitably qualified with demonstrated work experience in a cognate area. These applicants will be considered for access on a case-by-case basis through established Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) mechanism.

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