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Aims
This
two year full time course prepares participants for employment as
classroom assistants in schools. The course will include periods
of practical work placements in schools.
Candidates
should have reached Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent and
have a strong interest in working with and helping children.
Applications
are especially invited from mature students. Final selection for
the course is by interview.
YEAR 1: CERTIFICATE
- Level 5 Certificate in Community and Health Services.
- FETAC - 8 Modules
- MBC Art and Craft Certificate
YEAR 2:
- FETAC - 6 Modules Certificate (DCHCC)
- Advanced Certificate in Supervision in Childcare with strong emphasis on working with children with special needs
- First Aid
Candidates successful in all the above will be awarded an MBC Diploma in Classroom Support Teaching
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Course Content
- Classroom
resources and records
- Care and
support
- Learning
activities
- Collegial
support (Teamworking)
- Behaviour Management
- Pupil safety
and security
- ICT in
the classroom
- Literacy Support
- Work Placement
- Special Needs
- Classroom Assistant in schools
- Assistant in playgroups and crèche’s
- Work in Hotel (attached to minding centre for children)
- Working in special needs institutions – schools/hospitals
Further Education
Successful students from this course may progress to other Third Level Institutions through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme
Check the FETAC Links Scheme - www.fetac.ie and also the CAO website - www.cao.ie
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