At Dublin College Blackrock (formerly 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.
The following modules are covered on the programme
| College | Dublin College Blackrock |
| Course ID | 201929 |
| Course Location | EU |
| Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 5M4468 |
| Course Start Date | 17th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Time | Timetable available at Induction |
| Course Fee | 50 |
| Entry Requirements | You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability. |
| Career Path | As a graduate of this course, you can pursue employment as an SNA in Primary and Post-Primary Schools |
| Course Code | SNA |

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