Pre-Teaching and Education (Level 5)

This course provides a foundation for learners who wish to progress to further studies at Third Level. Students can also gain employment as a Special Needs Assistant in a primary or second-level school.

Duration

One year, full time.

Modules

  • Special Needs Assisting (5N1786)
  • Concepts in Education & Training (5N3631)
  • Communications (5N0690)
  • Interpersonal & Group Behaviour (5N3632)
  • Peer Mentoring (5N3777)
  • Psychology (5N0754)
  • Team Working (5N1367)
  • Work Experience (5N1356)

Certification

NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI 5M3635 Education & Training.

Career Options

The course is suited to those intending to progress to further studies on related courses at Third Level. It is also suited for learners who wish to gain employment as a Special Needs Assistant in a primary or second-level school.

Third Level Progression

This course allows progression to a number of courses including:
  • A number of degrees in DCU accept this award including Education – Early Childhood Education DC001, Arts DC009, Post Primary Teacher Education – Religious Education and English DC010, Post Primary Teacher Education – Religious Education and History DC011, Post Primary Teacher Education – Religious Education and Music DC012, Bachelor of Education in Technology, Engineering and Graphics DC015, Education and Training DC235 and Journalism DC132.
  • A number of degrees in UCD accept this award including Humanities DN530, Social Sciences DN700, Psychology DN720 and Social Policy and Sociology DN750.
  • Early Childhood Care and Education TU790 & TU989, Applied Social Care TU997 and other degree programmes in TU Dublin-Tallaght accept this award.
  • TU Dublin- City Centre Campus accept this course on their Early Childhood Education TU995 and Social Care TU996 programmes.
Please contact admin@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries.

Entry Requirements

  • Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
  • Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
  • Students should be 17 years or over at the start of the course.
  • Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
  • Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or higher).
  • Garda vetting clearance is required for all students taking this course.

Fees

For details on our fees, please click here.

I would highly recommend Greenhills College because I have had nothing but a good experience there. Getting to know how to use Office 365 has been a positive experience, as I had no previous experience of it and nearly everything these days is online so it’s great to have knowledge of computers. Another positive experience is meeting fellow students who bring their own personality to the room and a bit of laughter to the day. Lastly would be the teachers themselves who teach us new things every day and some with a really joyful, positive attitude. The teachers always take time out to help you when needed. I hope to go into employment as a SNA when my course is complete.

Darin Kelch