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Children with Additional Needs - QQI level 5

Start Date Online Anytime
Duration Access 10 weeks
Learning Mode On Demand
Code 5N2396
Level QQI level 5
ECTS Credit 15
Payment Options
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The Children with Additional Needs course is a single module course with QQI level 5 accreditation. It is designed for those who intend to work with children with special needs in an educational /care setting.

This course empowers you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as a care assistant in special needs settings, helping create positive learning and life experiences for the children you support.

This course is delivered fully online so you can study with us from anywhere. You can start the course at any time so ideal for those eager to get their career started as an SNA.

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Children with Additional Needs - QQI level 5
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Course Details

The minimum age is 17 Years. All learners must have a good standard of English.

Currently, the Department of Education and Science stipulates that all those gaining full-time employment in schools must have at least 3 passes at Junior Certificate or equivalent.

CWAN Level 5 Programme Syllabus – 5N2396.

  • Child Development
  • General and Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Autism & ADHD
  • Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviour
  • Hearing and Visual Impairment
  • Medical Conditions
  • Speech and Language Disorders

*Course content is subject to review after each intake and may be updated in line with industry standards.

Continuous Assessment

QQI Level 5 Children with Additional Needs /5N2396.

To achieve this award learners will be required to submit course work which will be graded accordingly.

Children with Additional Needs - QQI level 5

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