Disability Studies with SNA
This one year Level 5 QQI course in Disability Studies with SNA provides a foundation in Disability Studies and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Disability Studies area. This programme will enable the learner to work in a variety of settings including national school, secondary school, further education or as a personal assistant.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
This is a one-year full time course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Cert Applied
A QQI Level 4 qualification
Mature students (age 23+) welcome
Interview
Garda vetting must be successfully completed
Police Clearance required if lived abroad for more than 6 months over the age of 18 years.
Careers / Further progression
This course provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Disability Studies area. This programme will enable the learner to work in a variety of settings including national school, secondary school, further education or as a personal assistant.
Further information
Commencing in September 2024
NO FEES for September 2024
Means tested grants are available from SUSI.
Please visit http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.
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This one year Level 5 QQI course in Disability Studies with SNA provides a foundation in Disability Studies and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Disability Studies area. The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements. There will be the opportunity to participate in workshops organised by the College.
Human Growth and Development 5N1279
Care Support 5N0758
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0960
Assisting Special Needs 5N1786
Intellectual Disability Studies 5N1652
Understanding Special Needs 5N1709
Family Studies 5N4466
5M4468 - Community Health Services
Award: QQI Level 5: Certificate in Community Health Services 5M4468
Phone: 094 9023134
Email: castlebar@mayocollege.ie
Web: https://mayocollege.ie/