Certificate in Understanding Special Needs

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• Was: €499
• FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Understanding Special Needs (D20187).
• Distance learning/eLearning home study course leading to a FETAC award.
• There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
• Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.

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Course Details:

The purpose of this award is to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and competence required to work effectively, under direction in a special needs setting. This award will also give learners an understanding of the context of special needs, the associated issues and approach

Course documentation for this, FETAC accredited course is detailed, comprehensive and easy to read. This distance learning FETAC accredited course means that students can study flexible at home or at work, while gaining a nationally accredited qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read.

Topics covered include:

• Unit 1: The Context of Special Needs.
• Unit 2: The Characteristics of Special Needs.
• Unit 3: Responding to Special Needs.

Who should complete this course?

• People who wish to acquire the skills and competence required to work effectively, under direction in a special needs setting.

Preferred entry level:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
• Students must be competent in both written and spoken English.

Programme Entry Requirements:

• If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
• If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.

Progression to further Studies:

• This course leads to a level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
• Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 6 credit towards completing a Major FETAC in any of the following areas:

Assessment:

This course is assessed through a number of assignments and a final exam which students must complete to demonstrate their understanding of various topics.

• their learning across all the Units of the module
• understanding and application of concepts in the context of children with special needs and their care and provision
• ability to analyse, evaluate, reflect, draw conclusions and make recommendations.

Each assessment brief will require the candidate to prepare a detailed and comprehensive case study, involving research and consultation on a different aspect of a child or children with special needs over a sustained period of time.

Each case study brief should give the candidate the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of children with special needs, of the special needs sector, and show familiarity with current issues, policy and legislation in special needs. This will include demonstration of an awareness of the factors, both positive and negative, which impact on children with special needs and their families.

Each case study should assess the candidate’s ability to present accurate information, reflect, analyse, evaluate, draw conclusions and make recommendations as appropriate.
The form in which the case study is presented will be agreed in consultation with the internal assessor. Each case study carries equal marks.

Grading
Pass 50 - 64%
Merit 65 - 79%
Distinction 80 - 100%

Accreditation:

• Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Component Certificate in Understanding Special Needs (D20187).
• The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
• Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
• There is a €85.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and FETAC accreditation.

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