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Certificate in Inclusive Education and Training
NFQ Level 6
- Full-Time
- In-Person
- 37 Weeks
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What You'll Learn
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Support individuals with additional needs using best practices in Special Needs Assisting (SNA) across inclusive settings.
- Demonstrate leadership through effective planning, motivation, and communication in support-focused environments.
- Apply your knowledge in real-world settings through hands-on work experience.
- Promote disability awareness by exploring its social, legal, and personal impacts and advocating for inclusion.
- Design and deliver health promotion initiatives that enhance community wellbeing.
- Support positive mental health in educational and care environments.
- Use inclusive practices to foster participation and achievement for all learners.
- Apply differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs fairly and supportively.
Erasmus + Work placement in Spain.
Selected students will have the opportunity to apply for three-week work experience project in a European city where they can experience another culture; learn the basics of another language and enhance professional and personal knowledge and training. This course includes the cost of travel and accommodation of participants.
On successful completion of this course, you will receive the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 6 Certificate in Inclusive Education and Training.
Timetable & Modules
Timetable:
This course takes place in person, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and half day on a Friday.
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| Module | Title |
| 6N1957 | Special Needs Assisting |
| 6N1948 | Team Leadership |
| 6N1946 | Work Experience |
| 6N1975 | Disability Awareness |
| 6N2214 | Health Promotion |
| 6N2209 | Mental Health Awarness |
| 6N2226 | Inclusive Education Practice |
| 6N2225 | Differentiated Learning & Instruction |
Progression / Career
Graduates of this course are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree courses at Institutes of Technology and Universities.
Graduates can pursue further studies at Level 7 and beyond in areas such as education, social care, psychology, or disability studies, opening pathways to roles in teaching, inclusion coordination, or educational leadership.
You may progress to employment in educational settings as Special Needs Assistants or support workers, contributing to inclusive learning environments in schools, early years settings, and community programmes.
Entry Requirements
- Students need to have level 5 skills and knowledge from the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) to succeed in this course. You can show this through relevant life and work experience as no formal qualifications are required for entry to this course.
- Students must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to gain the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
- According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL), non-native English speakers need a B2 level in writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
Eligibility
Non-EU/EEA applicants need permission to work in Ireland. For more details, see our eligibility section.
Cost / Fees
€230
You may be eligible for reduced course fees or a fee waiver (i.e. no cost).
We will talk to you about the possible low/no cost fees options during your application process.
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