Tralee Community College |
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School Age Childcare
- Special Needs/Classroom Assistant - DSACX
Courses 2010-2011
| Duration: | One Year |
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| Awarding Body: | FETAC |
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| Course Code: | DSACX (Level 5) |
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| Progression: | Higher Education Links Scheme (Various Institutes of Technologies and some Universities) |
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| Application: | Mail To: Tralee Community College, Clash, Tralee, Co. Kerry Online: http://www.traleecc.com Phone: +353 (0) 66 7121741 |
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| Maintenance Grant: | Applications To: Kerry Education Service, Riverside House, Dan Spring Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry (or to your local VEC office). |
Introduction:
This one-year full-time course is designed to facilitate students who wish to work as classroom assistants/special needs assistants, or who wish to pursue employment in childcare. It will include an introduction to working with children who have special educational needs, studying the categories of special needs, exploring the role of teamwork and managing challenging behaviour.
Course Content:
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Understanding Special Needs
- Health Awareness
- Special Needs Assisting
- School Age Childcare
- Working in Childcare
- Work Experience
- Caring for Children 0-6 years
- Early Childhood Education
- Occupational First-Aid
- Workshops in Drama, Art, Play and Art Therapy
- Introduction to Sign Language
Entry Requirements:
Applicants should have the Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Mature applicants are also welcome. Selection will be made by interview.
Career Opportunities:
Students who achieve a full FETAC Level 5 award may apply to Early Childhood Care & Education Degree, (ECCE ) in the Institute of Technology Tralee, Early Childhood Studies Degree in U.C.C., Cork and Early Childhood Care and Education Degree in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick.
Work Experience:
One day per week will be spent as a classroom assistant or in any childcare setting.
Garda Vetting:
Satisfactory Garda Vetting is a mandatory part of completing registration for this programme. Failure to obtain satisfactory Garda Vetting may result in de-registration.
Course Fees:
In additional to the college fees of €150, there will be additional fees for First-Aid and Workshops.
Certification:
Students who complete the course successfully qualify for:
- A FETAC (Level 5) award in School Age Childcare – DSACX
- A First-Aid Certificate
- A Certificate in Sign Language
- A College Certificate
Enquiries and Applications:
For enquiries and applications please refer to contact methods above or click "Apply Now" on various parts of this web page.
| Phone: +353 (0)66 7121741 | E-mail: tccoffice@eircom.net | Fax: +353 (0)66 7129200 |