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Special Needs Assisting (FETAC Level 5)

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• Course Fee: Special Offer price Now only: €249.50
• Was: €499
• FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Special Needs Assisting (D20186).
• Distance learning/eLearning home study course leading to a FETAC award.
• There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
• Students must complete this course within 2 months with all assessments completed and submitted by October 31st 2012.

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Course Details:

The module is designed to enable learners acquire the knowledge, skills and aptitudes required to work safely and effectively, as special needs assistants under direction.

This module should be taken in conjunction with Understanding Special Needs.

In addition this module should be integrated with Work Experience so that candidates may be judged suitable to work in Special Needs contexts and to facilitate the integration of theory and practice.

Course documentation for this course is detailed, comprehensive and easy to read. This distance learning FETAC accredited course means that students can study flexibly at home, or at work, while gaining an Internationally Recognised Qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration.

Topics covered include:

• Unit 1: Good Practice
• Unit 2: Relating to people with Special Needs
• Unit 3: Relating to other Stakeholders
• Unit 4: Special Needs Assisting Skills.

Who should complete this course?

• People who wish to pursue a career as a special needs assistant.

Preferred entry level:

• Level 4 Certificate or Leaving certificate and/or relevant work and life experiences.
• As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
• Students must be competent in both written and spoken English.

Programme Entry Requirements:

• If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you.  You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
• If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
• As part of the assessment criteria for this course students’ will need to carry out practical demonstrations, all candidates who enrol for this course must have the agreement from their supervisor/manager in the work place to oversee their practical work.

Progression to further Studies:

• This course leads to a level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
  Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 5 credit towards completing a Major FETAC award:

Assessment:

This course is assessed through a number of assignments which students must complete to demonstrate their understanding of various topics. Learners must complete the following two tasks:

• Skills Demonstration 60%
• Learner Record 40%.

Accreditation:

• Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Component Certificate in Special Needs Assisting (D20186) at Level 5.
• The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
• Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
• There is a €85.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and FETAC accreditation.

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