Course Description
QQI Level 5 and 6 SNA course Online
Chevron College
Our QQI Special Needs Assistant Online courses (SNA) can be fully completed through our distance learning method with excellent tutor support.
As our learner, you will be issued with a username and password to access the course materials, so you can complete the childcare course at your own convenience.
During the course you are fully supported by our full time in-house & highly qualified tutors, who are available to answer any of your questions & queries by both email and phone. Additional support is also provided through our online forums, where peer to peer discussions are facilitated.
- QQI accredited course
- Distance learning course
- Theory is 100% online
- You will be assigned a highly qualified full time in-house tutor, whom you can contact through phone or email
- Additional support on our online forum
- 20 hours of work experience per module required, in total a minimum of 60 hours for the Level 5 & 6 SNA course
- You are required to find your own work placement
- Rapid Garda vetting and work placement insurance service provided at no extra cost
- Continuous assessment through work-based assignments, projects, skills demonstrations and learner records
- After successfully completing this course, you will be qualified to work as a special needs assistant in a primary and secondary school, with children with special educational needs
Course Code | 5N1786, 5N2396 & 6N1957 |
College Name | Chevron College |
Course Category | Education, Special Needs Assistant Training |
Course Type | Distance Learning |
Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
Course Location | Wexford, Ireland |
Course Fee | 750 |
Course Duration | 12 Months |
Course Times | You can complete this SNA course within 3-6 months and can commence the course at any time of the year. If you need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course, you can request your extension with your tutor. |
Awarding Body | QQI |
Title of Awarding | QQI level 5 and 6 minor awards - 5N1786, 5N2396 & 6N1957 |
Entry Requirements | No particular skills, knowledge or competence will be required of you for successful completion of this SNA course. However you will be expected to have a minimum of Level 4 Certificate standard of education or equivalent together with a strong interest in the provision of quality care and education for children, this is not mandatory. It is essential that you have competence in written and spoken English, along with computer literacy skills. |
Career Path | Work as an SNA in ECCE, Primary level or Second level. Progression to Further Education. Progression to 3rd Level education. |