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Special Needs Assistant

Galway Technical Institute

Course code
5M4468
Level
Level 5
Award
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
QQI
Duration
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

Programme summary

This one-year Special Needs Assistant course will provide students with the knowledge, skills and qualifications necessary to pursue a career in the area of Special Needs Assisting. Students will receive training in the skills, knowledge and understanding of the role of the special needs assistant in different settings. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

Entry requirements

Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent. Pre-entry guidance meeting Mature applicants welcome At registration students will be requested to complete the necessary documentation in order to complete a successful garda vetting process. Garda clearance is a mandatory requirement for work placement

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