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National Certificate Level 2 in Special Education Needs Level of qualification: 2 Credit total: 60 Final date for comment: July 2018 Expiry date: July 2019 1 Purpose The National Certificate in Special Education Need (Level 2) would require the learner to demonstrate basic knowledge, skills and competence involved in the following: • Educational care • Support to rehabilitation of children with disabilities and challenging behaviours Thus, holders of the National Certificate in Special Education Need (Level 2) should demonstrate basic knowledge, skills, and dispositions in Special Education Needs [SEN] and child care comprising of: • Basic knowledge of concept and principles in SEN • Understanding of role of family and the community • Basic skill in adaptation and organisational setting for SEN • Demonstrate consideration for ethics in their professional practice • Understanding of food health and Security measures • Awareness of rehabilitation opportunities of the child with SEN • Skills as care givers This qualification may lead on to the National Certificate in Special Education Need (Level 3) 2 Regulations for the qualification 2.1 Entry Requirements Open.
However the learner must be proficient in the use of the English language 2.2 Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL] Potential candidates holding at least three (3) years relevant experience may obtain this qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

2.3 Qualification requirements This is a 60 credits award qualification Special Notes Learners are required to do placements in SEN settings.

Compulsory National Certificate Level 2 in Special Education Needs Unit No.
Unit Standard Title Level Credit ec/02/0001/02 Communicate with children having disabilities ec/02/0002/02 Demonstrate interpersonal skills towards effective teamwork ec/02/0003/02 Demonstrate ability to read texts for practical purposes ec/02/0004/02 Demonstrate problem solving skills ec/02/0005/02 Demonstrate awareness for scope of rehabilitation and counselling in relation to self care children with disabilities ec/02/0006/02 Demonstrate basic knowledge of health and safety measures for children with disabilities ec/02/0007/02 Set a safe environment for young children with disabilities ec/02/0008/02 Apply hygiene practices in a care setting for children with disabilities ec/02/0009/02 Demonstrate awareness of the special needs of young children with SEN ec/02/0010/02 Demonstrate knowledge of attachment and positive behaviour for children with disabilities ec/02/0011/02 Provide for good health conditions in children with disabilities ec/002/0012/02 Demonstrate knowledge of basic features of child development ec/02/0013/02 Demonstrate knowledge of ethical behaviour to practice in a SEN setting ec/02/0014/02 Apply knowledge of age-related nutrition needs 2 1 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 8 5 Total 60 3 Accreditation Option Providers must apply for accreditation to the relevant Body.
4 Certification The qualification will be awarded by the Mauritius Institute of Education.