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Information on Special Assistant Courses in Ireland

Childcare / Healthcare Career Information:
If you enjoy working with children, a career as a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) could be perfect for you! An SNA helps teachers in schools, by providing classroom support to pupils with a wide range of severe learning, physical or behavioural difficulties. Working under the guidance of the principal and/or the class teacher, SNAs may work in mainstream national and secondary schools, or in a special school, helping pupils to achieve their learning goals. If you get a position as an assistant, you may just be working a few hours a week or you may be full-time. 

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SNA Training Courses in Ireland:
To be a successful SNA, you should enjoy working with children and be able to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience. You should be able to communicate effectively with students and teachers and have good writing skills. You do not have to be a qualified teacher or have a SNA qualification but it is worth considering. 

Three Colleges of Education, in conjunction with the Education Centre network, have formulated and delivered officially recognised training courses for existing SNAs:
- St. Angela’s College in Sligo
- Mary Immaculate College in Limerick
- Church of Ireland College, Rathmines

FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council) also offer Special Needs Assistant courses including:
- FETAC Special Needs Assistant - Level 6
- FETAC Special Needs Assisting Certificate Level 5

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Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC)
Courses / Programs
Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC) offers university preparation undergraduate and graduate foundation courses as a pathway to top universities in Ireland and the UK. We are located on the South Circular Road in Dublin, just a 15 minute walk from the city centre. There are currently 5,000 students on campus, studying on a full & part-time basis.

Since 1999, we have placed more than 800 international students in our partner universities in Ireland and the UK. DIFC has been appointed by the university consortium NCUK as their exclusive delivery centre in Ireland for NCUK foundation courses.

Our complete package includes English courses, assistance with study visas, secure on-campus accommodation - and a guaranteed place at an Irish or UK university, upon successful completion of the NCUK foundation course.

During our foundation courses, students participate in the NCUK/DIFC university placement system. Designed to make university entrance easy for international students, it provides one-to-one counselling and advice, along with a coordinated application procedure. Upon successful graduation, there is guaranteed placement into NCUK partner universities in Ireland and the UK.
University preparation & foundation courses (university pathways):

- NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY): Prepares international students for university entrance at undergraduate level

- NCUK Graduate Diploma: Foundation course prepares students for university entrance at postgraduate level

- IFY - Science/Health Studies (Medical Route)

- Academic/Pre-Foundation English: General English courses designed to prepare you for our NCUK foundation courses, as well as IELTS & ETAPP exam preparation
Cork College of Commerce
Courses / Programs
Cork College of Commerce, located on the banks of the River Lee in Cork, Ireland, is the largest Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) college in Ireland offering day and evening certificate and diploma courses in Computers, Business, Beauty, Languages, Health Studies and more. The majority of our courses are linked with established professional Institutes and our students take examinations set by these Institutes. These external examinations, and qualifications guarantee the standards of our courses and help develop the skills to make the most of your future career. Awarding bodies include: FETAC, Tui na, CIBTAC, ITEC, ICM, JEB and ECDL.
Certificate and Diploma courses in career fields such as:
- Repeat for honours and Adult Leaving Certificate Department
- Office Administration
- Computer Courses
- Applied Languages, Tourism and Courses for International Students
- Business Studies
- Complementary Therapy
- Health Studies, Childcare and Montessori
& more ...
Pitman Training Cork
Courses / Programs
With an extensive training provider network throughout Ireland, Pitman Training offer top quality computer training courses, secretarial training courses and IT skills training to individuals and organisations. The training courses we provide range from touch typing to our prestigious Legal, Medical, Accounts and Secretarial Diplomas. The Pitman Training name has been synonymous with quality training for generations, and, in Cork we are proud to continue this tradition of excellence by offering training to private individuals, SMEs and the corporate sector. The Further Education Training and Awards Council (FETAC) have approved and accredited all Pitman Training Centres in Ireland to provide FETAC Awards. Many Pitman Training Centres are also FAS approved and our FETAC accreditation means we offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications.
We offer a range of diploma programs including the following areas: Advanced Accounts, Business IT, ECDL Studies, Legal Secretary, Medical Secretary, Office Skills, Executive PA, Microsoft Office Plus, Foundation in Finance among others. We also offer over 50 individual IT and Office Skills courses in areas such as Typing & Shorthand training, Computerized Accounts,Bookkeeping, Microsoft Office and many more...
Independent College Dublin
Courses / Programs
Independent College Dublin, located in central Dublin, Ireland, is a private third level college offering undergraduate, Postgraduate and Professional programmes in Accountancy, Law, Journalism and the Arts. Our programms are designed to get you into and to the top of your chosen career.

The college is managed by business experienced lecturers and academics who understand the importance of targeted and relevant qualifications. As a student, you are joining an intellectually lively community and you will find this to be an engaging and vibrant place to learn. So, whether you are making the transition from second-level; or battling with the prospect of learning after a hard day’s work or whatever your circumstances; Independent Colleges will be your home from home.
- ACCA / CPA / CPD
- MAcc Master of Accounting
- LL.B (Hons) Irish Law
- LL.M Comparative Media Law
- BA (Hons) in Journalism
- MA in Journalism
- B.A. in Psychotherapy Studies
- H.Dip in Psychotherapy
- Diploma in Event Management with PR
& many more ...
Portobello Institute Ireland
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Portobello Institute, located in Dublin Ireland, is a private college offering intensive post-leaving certificate training to students of all ages. All courses have been designed to meet the demands of wide and expanding industries where employment is ensured for successful graduate.

Each tutor is highly qualified and skilled at recognising individual student educational and personal requirements. The College selects only tutors who have a multitude of work experience which can be called upon by the students in the form of effective careers advice. Training standards are extremely high and each full-time student undertakes a practical work experience programme designed to give him/her an invaluable insight and experience in to their chosen sector. Successful students have the opportunity to gain a host of qualifications and are also awarded a college diploma on completion of their training that is based on continuous assessment rather than a final examination.

At the end of the course year the college hosts its annual Graduation Ceremony, at which students are presented with their Portobello Institute Certificate.
- Interior Design
- Fashion Design
- ITEC Make-Up Artistry
- Nutritional Adviser
- Anatomy Physiology & Massage
- Sports Massage
- Personal Trainer
- Sports & Recreation
- Beauty Specialist Certificate
- Beauty Specialist Diploma
- Manicure & Pedicure
- Facilities Management
- Environmental Management
- Project Management
- ACCA Accounting Technician
- Supply Chain Logistics
- Multi Media Production
- Travel Agency Practice
- Montessori Teaching
- Child Development
- Child Psychology
& many more ...
Walmer College & Holistic Centre, Dublin
Courses / Programs
Located in Raheny, North Dublin, Ireland, Walmer College & Holistic Centre offers holistic medicine and I.T.E.C. diploma courses in holistic massage, anatomy and physiology, aromatherapy, indian head massgae, stone therapy massage, onsite massage, stress management massage, thai massage and sports massage. We also provide diploma courses in diet and nutrition, beauty specialist and refexology as well as workshops and evening classes in reiki, integrated energy therapy, kinesiology and teacher training courses including the Diana Cooper School.

For those interested in becoming a I.T.E.C. lecturer we offer a diploma in lecturing. Our aim is to introduce you to a world of complementary therapies and educate you in the area of your choice. As well as operating as a teaching therapy centre, Walmer also boasts a long established & extensive complementary clinic with the most professionally skilled practitioners in the field, promoting personal growth and development through the holistic approach to living.
I.T.E.C. Diploma Courses

* Holistic Massage
* Anatomy & Physiology
* Aromatherapy
* Indian Head Massage
* Stone Therapy Massage
* Onsite Massage (Stress Management)
* Thai Massage
* Sports Massage
* Diet & Nutrition
* Beauty Specialist Certs including facials, manicure & pedicure, waxing, dermalogica, gel nail
* Reflexology
* I.T.E.C. Lecturing

Workshops & Classes
* Reiki
* Integrated Energy Therapy
* Kinesiology
* Diana Cooper Teacher Training Courses

* We also have a health clinic with a wide range of services