Special Needs Assisting - Community Health Services

This Level 5 Major Award enables the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to work under supervision in a range of community health service settings & school settings or to progress to further and/or higher education and training.

What are the entry requirements? Minimum:

• Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
• Leaving Cert, LCVP, LCA or QQI Level 4 Major Award is essential.
• Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
• Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland. Additional
• Good numerical, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Experience working or volunteering in an inclusive educational environment is an advantage but not essential.
• Garda vetting is a requirement for this programme and participation is subject to a satisfactory outcome of the Garda vetting process.