The minimum age is 17 Years. All learners must have a good standard of English. Currently, the Department of Education and Science stipulates that all those gaining full-time employment in schools must have at least 3 passes at Junior Certificate or equivalent.

Applicants should also indicate how they plan to obtain their work experience during this course if they are not already working in the area.

As per QQI requirements, if you wish to use previously achieved modules to complete your Major Award, then they must have been achieved within the last five years. You must provide the College with copies of these certificates in order to go forward for certification once you have completed your programme of training with us.

This SNA course Dublin is split as follows:

SNA Level 5 Programme Syllabus – 5N1786

• History of Special Needs in Ireland
• The role of the Special Needs Assistant
• Medical Conditions
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Working as part of a Multidisciplinary Team
• Professionalism & Accountability
• Legislation
• Health & Safety

Children with Additional Needs Programme Syllabus – 5N2396

• Child Development
• Physical Disabilities
• General Learning Difficulties
• Specific Learning Difficulties
• Hearing & Visual Impairments
• Understanding & Managing Difficult Behaviour
• Theories of Learning & Behaviour
• Continuous Assessment Communication & Language Development

*Course content is subject to review after each intake and may be updated in line with industry standards.

This SNA course is continuous assessment to achieve your qualification.

This SNA course Dublin consists of two component certificates:

• QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Special Needs Assisting (5N1786)
• QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Children with Additional Needs (5N2396)

Upon completing this course, you will hold a QQI Level 5 Minor Award in Special Needs Assisting enabling you to work as a special needs assistant.

To complete this SNA Course Dublin, you will be required to complete 20 hours of work experience. This will give you hands-on practical experience and enhance your overall learning experience. You will be required to secure your own work placement.

Garda Vetting is a legal requirement under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 for the vetting of persons carrying out work with children or vulnerable persons.

Students must complete the Garda Vetting process before commencing work placement.

Students who have spent more than 6 months living outside of Ireland will need to provide a copy of their Police Clearance Certification for all international addresses that they have lived at, before starting placement.

During this SNA course Dublin you will:

• Discover practical approaches and activities that nurture physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth in children with diverse abilities.
• Understand key child development and behaviour principles, equipping you with the knowledge to support individual learning journeys effectively.
• Explore the vital role of an SNA, including a detailed study of the EPSEN Act, Irish laws, and professional standards within the special needs sector.
• Use care routines in feeding, toileting and general hygiene.
• Maintain appropriate relationships with children’s parents, primary carers, teachers and other members of the multidisciplinary team