Special Needs Adult Course

When the course commences, you will receive an email containing your log in details to your online learning platform to start your course. Once your module has been released to you, you are required to attend the induction webinar which will explain how blended learning works and the expectations we have for our students. All course materials such as notes, assignment briefs and class information are contained within your online learning platform. All your course work will be continuous assessment however the Intellectual Disability module will require an online exam. You will need to complete 4 live scheduled webinars during each module. Each week you will be provided with course content to study in your own time and pace. Deadlines will be in place to submit your assignments.

You can contact your tutor by email, request a call back and for that extra peace of mind, obtain feedback on your assignments. Your tutor is available Monday to Friday 9-5:30pm.

If students are struggling to understand weekly content, they can email their tutor at any time for further support. In each live class, Tutors provide designated time to allow you to discuss any questions you may have.

The Studies Advisor is available to support students with areas including academic writing, referencing skills and to develop a realistic study schedule for each module.

This special needs adult course will cater for a variety of adult learners ranging from school leavers with no previous experience in the healthcare sector to more mature adults with relevant life or work experience. Some of the latter will have previously had some education and training in healthcare. More mature adults will frequently be seeking new career opportunities, be working in the home or currently working in the healthcare sector. These will tend to opt for the part-time learning route to achieving the award.

• Minimum level 4 award, Leaving certificate qualification or comparable.
• English proficiency (if English is not your 1st language) any of the below English proficiently exams will suffice-IELTS score 6.0 or above-Duolingo score of 95 or higher-Cambridge score of FCE or higher-Any assessment CEFR B2+ or higher
• Sufficient IT skills

Our graduates work in areas such as:

• Residential Services
• Day Services
• Respite Services

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.