First pay:
€80
New price:
€1080
Major Awards Price:
€1200
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How is it delivered? This is fully online. You will get access to our learning platform and will meet with your trainer via Zoom.
When is it starting? You can signup now and study in your own time.
Is there support available? You will have access to an experienced trainer, discussion board, and feedback to help you on your learning journey.
How much is it? The full major award costs €1200.
Can I preview the course? Yes you can! See the Course Preview tab below.
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Modules
The total credit value required for this certificate is 120. This will be achieved by completing:
All of the following components
- 6N1942 Child Development - 15 Credits
- 6N1944 Early Childhood Curriculum - 15 Credits
- 6N1945 Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies - 15 Credits
A minimum credit value of 15 from the following component
- 6N1946 Work Experience - 15 Credits
A minimum credit value of 15 from the following component
- 6N1950 Communications - 15 Credits
A minimum credit value of 30 from the following components
- 6N1973 Supervision in Early Childhood Care - 15 Credits
- 6N1957 Special Needs Assisting - 15 Credits
- 6N1933 Early Learning Environment - 15 Credits
- 6N1935 Early Childhood Literacy and Numeracy - 15 Credits
Note: It is only necessary to do 2 of the last 5 components if you have completed a level 5 previously. Contact a course advisor for more information.
A maximum of 15 credits may be used from either level 4 or level 6
Learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of a range of perspectives of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and of policies, procedures and best practice guidelines that support the delivery of an effective early childhood care and education service,
- Relate concepts of leadership and supervision to pedagogy and practice showing a significant depth of knowledge of the principles, theories and concepts pertinent to effective ECCE service delivery,
- Apply a comprehensive range of interpersonal, pedagogical and supervisory skills in the effective delivery of an early childhood care and education service,
- Respond appropriately to the care and education needs of children of different ages, stages, interests and abilities, taking account of diversity and promoting equality and inclusion,
- Apply a range of policies, procedures and practices to ensure continuity of experiences for children across a variety of ECCE settings,
- Plan, implement and evaluate curriculum delivery to include a range of activities and experiences both child lead and adult initiated, in support of the development, well-being and learning of children in the context of national guidelines and best practice procedures,
- Take responsibility for own professional development and or assist others in identifying their own professional development needs,
- Reflect critically on personal and professional practice to inform understanding and contribute to the professional development of self and other practitioners.
WHAT WILL YOU DO ON THIS COURSE?
The Special Needs Assisting (SNA) – Online course outline
Induction - Before You Start
The Role of the SNA
Personal Attitudes and Beliefs
Special Education Needs
General Learning Disabilities
The Right to Education
Stakeholders in Education
Education Options
Integration and Inclusion
Assessment of Need
Curriculum
Differentiation
Multidisciplinary Teams and the IEP
Teaching Specific Learning Difficulties
Communication Supports
Behaviours of Concern
Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
Child Development
Manage Meaningful Activities
Stress in the Workplace
Child Protection
Assessment
Typically, QQI modules are 15 credits each – so completing 8 modules = 120 credits. 120 Credits are needed to achieve a QQI Major Award. However, sometimes a module will have as much as 30 credits, so completing one large module (30 Credits) plus 6 more normal modules (6 × 15 = 90) would achieve the 120 credits needed.
Grading
Pass 50% - 64%
Merit 65% - 70%
Distinction 80% - 100%
Tutor Support
At Forus Training, we have many different supports available for your learning.
Learner Pack
When you enrol on a course, you will receive a printed learner pack from your trainer on the first session of the event.
This learner pack contains clear assessment instructions and comprehensive material to support you as you complete the course.
The pack will also include induction information as well as forms that you will complete during and at the end of your course.
Trainer Support
The trainer provides support to learners, including issuing feedback on draft work you will submit. Expect to wait up to 72 hours for a response by email from your trainer. Many of our trainers have full time jobs as well as training with us this means they will have up-to-date sector specific information, but also means that you need to allow a little time for them to get back to you. Our trainers are current with practice in the sector in which they work.
Trainers can, by appointment, make time available to you before or after class to answer your queries that cannot be covered in the session. They can also make an appointment with you to discuss your work on a telephone call.
Assessment Upload Facility
We have a user-friendly assessment upload facility available to you..
Support with Preparing for Assessment
If it has been a while since you’ve studied, we have free, short presentations on Study Skills, Academic Writing and Harvard Referencing to assist you in your work.
Technical Support
Every Saturday, our Digital Ambassador Team holds a Zoom meeting – to assist learners with their technology related challenges - no question too small! The staff in this “Digital Ambassador“ role are experienced in accessing all of our systems, including the LMS and myforustraining.ie. They are positioned to assist with all the usual technology queries learners might have: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc), email, file saving and organisation etc.
Technical support is available by phone to 044 9349400 or by email: hello@forustraining.ie or through the contact form on our website.
Compassionate Consideration
Where a Learner, pursuing an award, through no fault of his/her own, is unable to complete their assessment, the exit pathway below is in place to facilitate this Learner with an alternative course. The Learner is given the opportunity to obtain the Award by completing the course at an alternative date/location should they have relocated to an area where we provide the same award.
The following are examples of circumstances where a Learner is unable to complete their project/their course:
● Bereavement,
● Illness,
● Pregnancy,
● Relocation,
● Extenuating circumstances.
Please see P9 S7 C6 Compassionate Consideration Policy.
Learner Welfare
P9 S6 C6 Learner Welfare Policy and practices are fully integrated throughout teaching and learning experiences by both Trainers and staff to effectively meet the health and wellbeing needs of all Learners. The Forus Training welfare policy is focused on the welfare of all Learners and addresses any particular challenges individual Learners may be experiencing during their learning experience. The learning environment includes welfare support provided by staff for Learners which is fully integrated throughout the teaching and learning and organisation of teaching and learning to effectively meet the personal, social (wellbeing) and academic needs of Learners and staff. Please see the policy here P9 S6 C6 Learner Welfare Policy.
Supports for Learners with Disabilities and Specific Learning Difficulties
Forus Training is fully committed to complying with relevant policies and legislation with respect to equality and disability. Registered and potential Learners with verified disabilities or specific learning difficulties may be given compassionate consideration and reasonable accommodation to enable them to successfully complete their programme. This is arranged by the Course Coordinator.
A reasonable accommodation is any action that helps to alleviate a substantial disadvantage due to an impairment or medical condition. Such accommodations are put in place to help reduce these barriers in order to provide equality of access and opportunity for all. Reasonable accommodations are made for Learners on a case by case basis and must be supported with medical documentation. Both P9 S2 C6 Evidence of Disability Form and P9 S2 C6A Application Form for Reasonable Accommodation can be found at the following link:
https://forustraining.ie/knowledge-base/how-do-i-a...
Module
Child Development - Project - 60%, Examination - 40%
Early Childhood Curriculum - Project - 40%, Skills Demonstration - 60%
Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies - Assignment - 40%, Project - 60%
Work Experience - Portfolio/Collection of Work - 60%, Skills Demonstration - 40%
Communications - Portfolio/Collection of Work - 50%, Skills Demonstration - 50%
Supervision in Early Childhood Care - Learner Record- 100%
Special Needs Assisting - Project 50%, Skills Demonstration - 50%
Early Learning Environment - Assignment - 30%, Skills Demonstration - 70%
Early Childhood Literacy and Numeracy - Portfolio/Collection of Work - 40%, Skills Demonstration - 60%
Support
There is plenty of support for completing your assessments - you can submit a draft and receive feedback so that if you are veering off course your trainer can give you pointers as to how to improve your work for the final submission.
You will receive clear guidance and a document called a rubric to ensure that you have all the help necessary to know how to pick up marks and to work to your potential.
You will be awarded the certificate 6M2007 Early Childhood Care and Education. QQI is the awarding body. Forus Training is a provider of education and training programmes and we issue certificates to learners who have reached the standard for a QQI award. The certificate you will receive on successful completion is a formal confirmation by QQI that you have demonstrated the knowledge, skill and competence required to achieve the named award. This programme is validated by QQI and is coded 6M2007 Early Childhood Care and Education. This certificate which will be issued to you by us is an award listed on the NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications). This ensures the certificate is nationally and internationally recognised and has many potential uses; for example, for further / higher education or employment in Ireland or abroad.
What is QQI?
QQI is the state agency responsible for the external quality assurance of further and higher education and training in Ireland.
QQI are responsible for the external quality assurance of further and higher education and training in Ireland.
QQI validate programmes, make awards and are responsible for the promotion, maintenance, development and review of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
QQI also inform the public about the quality of education and training programmes and qualifications, and advise the Government on national policy regarding quality assurance and enhancement in education and training.
There are 3 options available to you for course delivery.
Self-Paced – You can start today
Enjoy one to one Trainer support through Zoom, choose whether to have your learner pack posted to your home – (€25 optional if opting for the printed pack). 3 x 30 minute check-in / progress sessions with your trainer.
Blended – Learn with a group online
Each module is delivered over 7 weeks through a blend of hour long online self directed learning and live Zoom sessions. Your learner pack is posted to your home.
Classroom – Traditional location-based training
Have the course run at your organisation, book a local training room or attend one of our public courses. Each module is delivered in 3 hour sessions over a period of 7/8 weeks. We can tailor the sessions to your organisational requirements.
Access to the Programme
Mature Applicants with relevant life and work experience are welcomed. Our Course Advisor is available to meet with prospective learners to discuss and advise on the course details, career and academic opportunities and assess your suitability for the course.Entry Criteria
Entry criteria / prerequisites Level 5 Certificate / Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life experience detailed in a current Curriculum Vitae (CV). Please provide details and attach a copy of either a current CV or Certificate. Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.
Learners applying to study on the 6M2007 programme must have a National Vocational Certificate (Level 5), Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications. Recognition of Prior Learning in the context of appropriate work/life experience, detailed in a CV and with supporting documentation, will also be considered.
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