Awarding Body : Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is a state agency established by the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012.
Their functions include those previously carried out by these bodies:
- Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)
- Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC)
- Irish Universities Quality Board (IUQB)
- National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI)
Qualifications, Standards, Awards, Recognition
Firstly, QQI is responsible for maintaining the ten-level National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). They are also an awarding body and set standards for awards they make in the NFQ.
Furthermore, the agency validates education and training programmes. They make extensive awards in the further education and training sector including in the Education and Training Boards.
They also make awards in higher education. These are mainly to students attending private colleges and educational institutions. Universities and Institutes of Technology generally make their own awards.
QQI also provide advice on recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland and on the recognition of Irish qualifications abroad.
Quality Assurance
In addition, QQI review the effectiveness of quality assurance in further and higher education and training providers in Ireland. This includes the Universities, Institutes of Technology, Education and Training Boards. It also includes providers in the private further and higher education and training sectors (availing of QQI awards).
IEM
Another function of QQI is to authorise the use of an International Education Mark (IEM) for providers.
This is awarded to providers of education and training (including English language training) who have demonstrated compliance with a statutory code of practice in the provision of education and training to international students.
Colleges that run QQI courses in Ireland
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Special Needs Assisting QQI L5
Classroom Based, Education Course by Moate Business College - WestmeathThis component module will prepare the student with the knowledge, skills and competence in the principle and practices required to be an effective special needs assistant. Topics include the historical context of special needs in Ireland, the role and responsibilities […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 5 (5N1786)
Classroom Based, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Malahide Community School Adult Education - Malahide, Co. DublinThis course is for people who wish to pursue a career in working with children with special needs as an assistant within an educational setting. The Special Needs Assisting Course aims to: Ensure adequate training of the Special Needs Assistant. […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 (Cappamore campus)
Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 programme is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational needs to enable the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI level 6 (SNA)
Classroom Based, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Tramore Road Campus - Cork City, Co. CorkThe purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational needs to enable the learner to assist […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Ardee, Co. Louth
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Athy, Co. Kildare
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Ballina, Co. Maro
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Ballincollig, Co. Cork
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Bantry, Co. Cork
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Belmullet, Co. Mayo
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Cavan, Co. Cavan
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Dungloe, Co. Donegal
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Ennis, Co. Clare
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Ennis, Co. Clare
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Headford, Co. Galway
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Killaloe, Co. Clare
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Killybegs, Co. Donegal
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Kilrush, Co. Clare
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Midleton, Co. Cork
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 in Sligo, Co. Sligo
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course. This is a classroom course that includes online learning. Your classroom sessions will be hosted by your trainer. Between these, you’ll complete the […]
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Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6 Online via Zoom
Online Learning, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Forus Training - Mullingar, Co. WestmeathStart your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course which is starting on May 16th 2024 for €480. This 8 week course will provide you with the skills to develop, implement […]
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