Disability-Inclusive Practice
The Certificate in Disability-Inclusive Practice is a one-year course for people with intellectual disabilities.
Why Choose This Course
The Certificate in Disability-Inclusive Practice is a unique opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities living in the wider Cork region to develop skills in self-advocacy. Students will:
· Learn to deliver training on disability-inclusive practices in education and professional settings.
· Develop a range of skills for future learning and employment (for example, presentation skills, communication skills, reviewing and responding to policies for disability inclusion, and auditing skills).
The “Employment and Social Enterprise” module, as well as the work placement itself, will help students develop skills that may increase their employment opportunities after the course. This course will position students to respond to calls from public sector bodies and other organisations for user-informed service development and delivery.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | National University of Ireland | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
12 months.
Entry Requirements
To apply for the Certificate in Disability-Inclusive Practice you need to:
· Be at least 18 years of age.
· Have an intellectual disability.
· Have completed the Certificate in Contemporary Living or the Certificate in Social Citizenship at UCC, or another equivalent programme; or have equivalent prior learning (certified or experiential).
· Be interested in educating people about the rights of people with intellectual disabilities (PWID).
Applicants may be invited to an interview to assess their suitability and motivation for the course.
Further information
START DATE 11 September 2023
VENUE
Main UCC Campus
The course fee is €3,000.
If you think you will have difficulty paying the fee, you can apply for a bursary. A bursary is money to help you pay the fee. It may cover all or some of the fee.
CLOSING DATE 27 April 2023
Students learn to:
· Deliver training on disability-inclusive practices in education and professional settings.
· Review and respond to policies for disability inclusion.
· Audit spaces for the physical, social and cultural inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities (PWID).
Classes take place two days per week from September to April on the UCC campus.
Students then spend three months on placement doing work experience. Placement sites are chosen in consultation with the student to ensure they are a good match for their particular skills, interests, abilities, and geographical location. Sites may include retail, services, industry, office or other environments.
Modules include:
· Statutory frameworks for disability inclusion
· Finding and using your voice
· Presentation and communication skills
· Reviewing and auditing skills
· Employment and social enterprise
A work placement is an important part of the course.
Students will compile a portfolio of assessments for each module. The portfolio allows for a variety of assessment formats, such as written assignments, audio or video recordings, performance, etc. Assessments will be tailored to individuals’ talents and capabilities.