Overview

This is a two year part time course leading to Level 5 Major Award in Education and Training

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to engage with the education and training industry and environment, to work independently and under supervision in a range of school settings and or to progress to further or higher education and training.

On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work independently and under supervision in a range of Education settings and or to progress to further and higher education and training. Learners may gain employment in school settings both Primary and Post Primary.

Modules

• Children with Additional Needs

• Special Needs Assisting

• Communications

• Work Experience

• Concepts in Education and Training

• Interpersonal and Group Behaviour

• Psychology

• Word Processing

*Modules subject to change

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent

• Leaving Certificate Applied with a Merit profile

• Mature Applicants – Experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications

Career Opportunities

• Special Needs Assistant (Primary/Post Primary)

• Opportunities with the Education and Training Sector

• Progression to Further and Higher Education (Inclusive Education and Training Level 6)