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Special Needs Assistant (SNA)

This Level 6 SNA course will equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and competence required to work with children in a classroom setting. 

Course Hours:Timetables vary from year to year please contact the college directly for detailed timetable information
Course Code:6M2007
Entry requirements:1. For entry to Level 6, a full QQI Level 5 in a complementary area is required
2. All applicants will be required to attend an interview
3. An offer of a place on this course means the applicant has met the minimum
entry requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview
Course Duration:1 year
Commencement Date:September 2021
Course Co-Ordinator: Liz O'Leary
Contact information:info@kinsalecollege.ie
Special Needs Assistant (SNA) Kinsale Campus

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course may apply to the following centres

• Pre-Schools
• Early Start Centres
• Day Care
• Family Centres
• Private Homes
• Primary Schools (As Special Needs Assistants) 

Working with adults and children with special needs

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Education Progression Opportunities

Graduates may apply to the following colleges

Graduates from this course may apply to the following colleges:

• Early Childhood Studies UCC
• Early Childhood Care and Education CIT
• Social Care CIT
• Early Childhood Studies Carlow IT
• Early Childhood Studies Mary Immaculate College, Limerick Early Childhood Care and Education Tralee 

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Work Placement/Experience

Professional Experience

Participants will be required to undertake 120 hours of work placement in a relevant accredited child setting. The college will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

 
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“After attending Kinsale Further Education College studying Childcare level 5 & 6; I can honestly say my two years there were fantastic. The help provided and understanding from all the staff there, was touching. I finished my level 6 in May 2013, and thankfully I am now studying a Level 7 in Early Years Education @ Cork Institute of Technology. QQI has given me the opportunity of fulfilling my dream in achieving a place in CIT; the knowledge I have gained and carried forward with me is invaluable.”
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