Course Summary
Course Category: Disability Training Provision
The aim of this certificate course is to equip students with an intellectual disability with the skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to participate fully in higher education and to develop work-related competencies which facilitate meaningful employment. It's focus, therefore, is on inclusivity, personal, academic and social development and preparation for professional life.
Upon successful completion of the course, students may continue to further study or avail of work-related opportunities in the community.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Mandatory:
Skills for Higher Education
Wellbeing and Advocacy in Higher Education and Society
Placement Preparation
Placement
Professional Reflection for Placement
Electives:
Introduction to Culinary Arts
Creative and Recreational Studies
Sport and Coaching Skills
Outdoor Pedagogy Practices
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
