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Introduction

Psychology with Special Needs Assisting (SNA) Course - Dublin

At BFEI located in Blackrock village, Co.Dublin we offer a QQI Level 5 Psychology with Special Needs Assisting (SNA) course.

Are you curious about people and what motivates them? Do you have an interest in Psychology and would you like to gain knowledge and understanding of this area? Are you interested in applying psychology theories to the area of Special Needs Assisting in an educational setting and gain employment as an SNA? Would you like to progress to study for a degree? Yes? Then consider studying for this QQI Level 5 qualification and take your first steps towards a career in this area.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this course, you can pursue employment as an SNA in Primary and Post-Primary Schools.

Course Structure

Learners are prepared for the following:

  • Human Growth and Development
  • Child Development
  • Psychology
  • Understanding Special Needs
  • Special Needs Assisting
  • Word Processing
  • Communications
  • Work Experience
  • First Aid Responder (FAR)
Core Elements

  • Course Code

  • SNA

  • Duration

  • 1 Year

  • Number of Places

  • 30

  • Number of contact days

  • 5
Testimonial

Since completing my BA Degree, I have worked in various roles involving children and soon realised that a career involving children, in particular, those with special needs, was the route for me. The BFEI course immediately stood out as most suiting my needs. Not only does it allow me to learn about the variety of special needs and challenges one could be faced with in life, it also provides a range of interesting modules including Psychology which helps to understand how the mind works and how best to deal with situations we may encounter through our work. It focuses on preparing you for all aspects of the job as an SNA from updating your CV to hands-on work experience. As well as providing the opportunity to apply the knowledge learned in class, work experience facilitates you to gain a wide variety of experience with several types of special needs and in different environments, setting you up for future work as an SNA. While we work hard in class, there’s always a bit of craic to be had and many friendships have been formed. The teachers are very friendly and approachable if you require any help (and even if you don’t). All in all, I’m delighted I choose this course and I look forward to all the opportunities it will bring me in the future.

- Donna Morrissey, studying Psychology with Special Needs Assisting, 2018/2019 -

Support Elements
  • Career advice and help with CV preparation is provided by the Guidance and Career Service.
  • Guest Speakers
Assessment and certification

 Assessment is based on a combination of assignments and exams.

You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community Health Services (5M4468).

Progression

If you want to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry to courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as:

 

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Early Childhood Education or Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Social Care Dublin Institute of Technology – www.dit.ie

 

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Institute of Technology Blanchardstown – www.itb.ie

Career

As a graduate of this course, you can pursue employment as an SNA in Primary and Post-Primary Schools.

Entry Requirements
  • Leaving Certificate

You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or haveachieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.

  • Mature Applicants

Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability.

Advisory Meeting

Applicants will be invited to attend an advisory meeting to offer guidance and to ensure course suitability. Information on course costs and the registration/induction process will also be provided at this meeting. 

Places will be offered, on a first come basis, subject to the applicant meeting the entry requirements and subject to a place being available. 

Fees

At course commencement, students are required to pay for books, exams, €200 PLC Government Levy (unless exempt), a Student Services charge and where applicable professional body registration fees. There are no tuition fees for EU students.

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