| College | Pobalscoil Neasáin |
| Course ID | 164530 |
| Course Location | Baldoyle, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 13 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 Special Needs Assisting |
| Course Start Date | 27th January 2026 |
| Course Duration | 12 Weeks |
| Course Time | 19:00 - 21:30 |
| Course Fee | €345 |
| Entry Requirements | No prior skills, knowledge or competence in the award subject matter will be required of the learner for successful entry to the programme; but learners will be expected to have a minimum of Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard of education or equivalent and/or experience. Proficiency in English language is required, together with a strong interest in (subject). Learners whose first language is not English will be required to provide proof of proficiency in the English language through satisfactory performance on an internationally recognised test (e.g. IELTS 5.5) or other similar English Language qualifications. Progressive College are committed to providing equal access to education and equal opportunities for mature students (23 years +). Mature applicants do not need to match school-leavers in terms of academic achievement, provided there is evidence of the ability to pursue and benefit from the course, but candidates must be 23 years of age or over on the 1st January of the year of entry to their programme of study. Mature students must also have proficiency in the English language. |
| Career Path | This qualification is accepted in all Primary and Post-Primary schools nationwide. |
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