QQI Level 5 & 6 SNA Course Online

Over 1,000 new SNAs announced in Budget

Over 1,000 new SNAs announced in Budget

QQI Accredited Online Course

Start as soon as you enrol, no set starting date

Duration: 2 months per module

No hidden costs – 100% transparency on course fees

Highly qualified & accessible full time in-house tutors, whom you can contact through phone & email

Garda vetting service & work placement insurance provided in course fees

Course cost for level 5 & 6 combined is €750 – also flexible instalment plans available from €64 per month over 12 months

Enrolment & payment are completed over the phone at 01 6855 300

Total price for 3 modules is €650 when paid in full or easy pay instalments available of 5 x €150 per month.

BLACK FRIDAY DEAL!

Book by Friday 29th November to get the course for €595! Must be paid in full or otherwise pay half now €297.50 and final instalment one month later in December.
(does not apply to funding applicants)

Enrolment & payment are completed over the phone at 01 6855 300.

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QQI Level 5 & 6 SNA Courses Online

Our level 5 & 6 SNA course is a QQI accredited distance learning course. Once enrolled you will be assigned a tutor whom you can contact through email & phone. During your course, you will be required to complete 20 hours of work experience per module. 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 cost for level 5 & 6 combined is €750 – also flexible instalment plans available from €64 per month over 12 months

Enrolment & payment are completed over the phone at 01 6855 300

€650 when paid in full

Total price for 3 modules is €650 when paid in full or easy pay instalments available of 5 x €150 per month.

BLACK FRIDAY DEAL!

Book by Friday 29th November to get the course for €595! Must be paid in full or otherwise pay half now €297.50 and final instalment one month later in December.
(does not apply to funding applicants)

How to Enrol

Enrolment & payment are completed over the phone, you can give us a call at 01 6855 300 (24/7) or you can request a call back at a time that suits you!

How to Enrol

Enrolment & payment are completed over the phone, you can give us a call at 01 6855 300 (24/7) or you can request a call back at a time that suits you!

QQI Level 5 & 6 SNA Courses Online

Our level 5 & 6 Special Needs Assistant (QQI SNA course) is a QQI-accredited distance learning course. 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.

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Course Modules:

Level 5 Modules:

Level 6 Modules:

How does the online course work

Once enrolled, you will receive an email containing your log in details to your online learning platform to start your course.
As our course is online based you can complete it entirely at your own pace from home. On average learners take about 4-6 weeks per module if they were to spend 10-15 hours each week studying their course. You are required to complete 20 hours of practical work placement per module under the supervision of the employer. There are 3 modules in total.
All course materials such as notes, assignment briefs, garda vetting and insurance documents are contained within the online learning platform. No exams are required as all your course work will be continuous assessment.

Who Should Enrol?

The Level 5 & 6 Special Needs Assistant course (QQI SNA courses) will cater for a variety of adult learners ranging from school leavers with no previous experience in the ECCE sector to more mature adults with relevant life or work experience. Some of the latter will have previously had some education and training in childcare. More mature adults will frequently be seeking new career opportunities, be working in the home or currently working in the childcare sector. These will tend to opt for the part-time learning route to achieving the award. The course will be open to both male and female learners.

Entry Requirements

No particular skills, knowledge or competence will be required of you for successful completion of this 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.

Download English exam requirements

Further details:

  • Qualification gained: On successful completion, you will receive minor awards in Special Needs Assisting (5N1786), Children with Additional Needs (5N2396) and Special Needs Assisting (6N1957).
  • Assessment method: Continuous assessment including work-based assignments, projects, skills demonstrations and learner records. No written exams are required for these modules.
  • Work experience: You are required to obtain a minimum of 20 hours work experience per module with students or children with Special Educational Needs. The 60hrs of work experience are to be completed in a setting of age group 0-6 year olds.
  • Exemptions: Recognition of prior learning can only by sought if you are working towards a major award.
  • Career opportunities: Work as an SNA in ECCE (Major award required), Primary level or Second level. Progression to Further Education. Progression to 3rd Level education.
  • Progression to further studies: You can progress to our QQI level 5 Childcare major award in ECCE on the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Tutor support: 
    • Comprehensive support from our full time in-house tutors
    • through email, phone, webinars and a discussion forum
    • Additional supports available to learners include:
    • Peer-to-peer support through the online discussion forum
    • Pastoral care & CV guidance
    • Specific support for learners (via reasonable accommodations)

Protection for learners

In compliance with Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 Part 6, where Chevron College offers training programmes of 3 months duration or more, Learner Protection cover is in place via relevant financial product, should Chevron College cease to provide QQI programmes before learners have completed awards.

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