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Special Needs Assistant (Primary & Post-Primary)

Bray Institute of Further Education

Course code
5M2786 OA
Level
Level 5
Award
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
QQI
Duration
1 year
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Programme summary

This course in Special Needs Assisting and Intellectual Disability studies is designed to provide students with the knowledge, practical skills and qualifications required to pursue a career as a Special Needs Assistant or Personal Assistant to individuals of all ages in a variety of Educational contexts and Community care settings.

Entry requirements

One of the following

  • Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. Extenuating circumstances may be considered
  • Leaving Certificate Applied Award with a merit profile
  • Full QQI Level 4 Award with a merit profile
  • Mature Applicants - experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications Additional Course requirements:
  • 2 References
  • Garda vetting is a requirement for this programme
  • Police Clearance required where a person has lived in a Country other than Ireland for a period of longer than 6 consecutive months.

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