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5N1786 SP Special Needs Assisting - Self Paced

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Standalone or Part of Level 5 Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009 Major Award

This self-paced online module will provide you with an in-depth understanding of children with additional needs, the role of a special needs assistant (SNA) and relevant legislation in relation to disability. You will also explore the rights of children with additional needs, care routines, relationships with children, parents, carers, teachers and multi-disciplinary teams. In addition you will gain knowledge regarding working with children with an additional need and ensuring participation, autonomy, integration, inclusion, and equality.

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QQI Credits: 15
QQI Level: 5
QQI Code: 5N1786
Quizzes: 11
LMS Sessions: 13
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This course is suitable for you if you are new to your role in health or social care or if you wish to gain this valuable qualification and find a job in this sector.

Access to the Programme

Mature Applicants with relevant life and work experience are welcomed. The 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 4 Certificate / Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life experience detailed in a current Curriculum Vitae. Please provide details and attach a copy of either a current CV or Certificate. Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.

English

As this NFQ level 5 qualification is delivered through English it is necessary learners will have sufficient written English skills to complete this course. Forus Training recommends a minimum English language competency of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) for successful completion of this programme. If you are not sure what level of English competency you have, please contact hello@forustraining.ie and a Course Advisor will arrange for you to take an assessment.

IT Skills and Equipment Required

Basic working knowledge of computers and access to a computer with internet access is required to do the course. A PC with Windows 8 or later or a Mac with OSX 10.5 or later.

  • An internet connection with a speed of at least 10mbps.
  • The latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari, set to accept cookies and pop-ups.
  • Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader, to view content.
  • Word processing software, such as MS Word or Google Docs.
  • Some courses include video, therefore your computer must be capable of playing video and sound.

* eLearning and tutor support may vary by course, please check each course page for details.

Reasonable Accommodation

To reinforce inclusion for all our learners we offer customised learning support for individual applicants who require accommodations. Additional Requirements Forus Training provide a range of supports for learners to ensure that our programmes and services are accessible to all.

On application for a course with Forus Training please discuss any additional requirements with the Course Advisor at hello@forustraining.ie so that the appropriate supports for teaching, learning and assessment can be considered. It is important that you discuss your needs with centre staff as early as possible.

Through this porgramme you will discover how to;

  1. Explore in the role and responsibilities of the Special Needs Assistant
  2. Examine the qualities and skills of an effective Special Needs Assistant
  3. Examine relevant legislation in relation to disability
  4. Explore the rights of children with disabilities in relation to personal autonomy, participation and decision making
  5. Relate effectively and appropriately to children who present with additional needs
  6. Use care routines in feeding, toileting and general hygiene
  7. Maintain appropriate relationships with children parents, primary carers, teachers and other members of the multidisciplinary team
  8. Work effectively with children who present with disabilities under the direction of the classroom teacher
  9. Assist children with disabilities in a range of activities, ensuring equality of opportunity through working in a safe and professional manner
  10. Reflect on personal practice working with children, their parents or guardians and colleagues ensuring that children's individuality is promoted and that their needs are met
WHAT WILL YOU DO ON THIS COURSE?

The Special Needs Assisting - Self Paced course outline can be found below...

Induction - Before You Start

Learner Induction
1/24
Learner Induction - Quiz Questions
2/24
Assessment
3/24

Roles and Responsibilities

Session 1
Roles and Responsibilities.
Roles and Responsibilities - Quiz Questions
10 Questions5/24

Qualities and Skills

Session 2
Qualities and Skills.
6/24
Qualities and Skills - Quiz Questions.
7/24

Legislation

Session 3
Legislation.
8/24
Legislation - Quiz Questions.
9/24

The Rights of Children with Disabilities

Session 4
The Rights of Children with Disabilities.
10/24
The Rights of Children with Disabilities - Quiz Questions.
11/24

Relating to Children with Additional Needs

Session 5
Relating to Children with Additional Needs.
12/24
Relating to Children with Additional Needs - Quiz Questions.
13/24

Care Routines

Session 6
Care Routines.
Preview14/24
Care Routines - Quiz Questions.
15/24

Appropriate Relationships

Session 7
Appropriate Relationships.
16/24
Appropriate Relationships - Quiz Questions.
17/24

Working Effectively Under Direction of the Teacher

Session 8
Working Effectively Under Direction of the Teacher.
18/24
Working Effectively Under Direction of the Teacher - Quiz Questions.
19/24

Assisting Children in Activities

Session 9
Assisting Children in Activities.
20/24
Assisting Children in Activities - Quiz Questions.
21/24

Reflecting on Personal Practice

Session 10
Reflecting on Personal Practice.
22/24
Reflecting on Personal Practice - Quiz Questions.
23/24
End of Course Session
24/24
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All the reviews about Special Needs Assisting - Self Paced course

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I enjoyed the other trainees feedback on their interaction with services relating to SNC
Mary Casey
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From this course I learnerd a lot about special needsand the people with disabilities, I learnered about their rights and core needs, this course meets all of my expectation, every thing is relevant to the course and interesting.
Elisha Huges
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I enjoyed learning online and the course content with excellent trainer support was most useful part of the course.
Linda Gorman
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I enjoyed meeting new people and trainer via zoom calls, the learner support meet my expectation and i found the LMS and quizzes the most useful part of the course.
Megan Caroll
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I enjoyed the live zoom sessions where theory was explained and brought into real life situaltion, the learner support was more than my expectation and the zoom sessions were the most useful part of the course in understanding the cousre content.
Sofie Walshe
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Though the classes via zoom calls are quite different form face to face classroom but our trainer Edel was a great support during the class, i found the zoom recording most useful.
Michelle Wallace
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I liked how I felt like I wasn't under any pressure in any way.
Linda Skey Crichton
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I enjoyed the whole course . The support was amazing.
Valerie Matthews ( Sweenney)
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I enjoyed the content and meeting new people.
Saoirse Connolly
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I think longer zoom session would be more beneficial, my teainer was very helpful learner support was great and the course manual was most useful part for me.
Rebecca Taaffe
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The trainer Edel was very friendly, approachable and knowledgable about the course content.
Claire Mullally
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I enjoyed the course specially the zoom classes are the most beneicial in distance learning.
Loretta Mulryan Smyth

Assessment

The course 5N1786 Special Needs Assisting is assessed in the following ways, with the following weighting;

  • Skills Demonstration 60%
  • Learner Record 40%

Skills Demonstration 60%;

A skills demonstration is used to assess a wide range of practical based learning outcomes including practical skills and knowledge. A skills demonstration will require the learner to complete a task or series of tasks that demonstrate a range of skills.

Learner Record 40%;

A learner record is the learner's self-reported and self-reflective record in which he/she describes specific learning experiences, activities, responses and skills acquired.

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.

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-access-reasonable-accomodations/

You will be awarded a certificate 5N1786 Special Needs Assisting. 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 recieve 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 5N1786 Special Needs Assisting. 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.

This course leads to a level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications. Students who successfully complete this programme may use their credits towards completing a higher level of study in the area of Health and Social Care.

Students who successfully complete this Major Award can also use the Certificate as the basis for entry into selected courses in Third Level Colleges and Universities.

Click here to download a pdf version of – Progression from QQI Level 5 Certificates and Level 6 Advanced Certificates to Higher Education Courses 2017.

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5N1786 SP Special Needs Assisting - Self Paced

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Register by: 17:00 To Start Today
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This self-paced online module will provide you with an in-depth understanding of children with additional needs, the role of a special needs assistant (SNA) and relevant legislation in relation to disability. You will also explore the rights of children with additional needs, care routines, relationships with children, parents, carers, teachers and multi-disciplinary teams. In addition you will gain knowledge regarding working with children with an additional need and ensuring participation, autonomy, integration, inclusion, and equality.
What is QQI?

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