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5. Wellbeing Coordination in the Arts and Creative Sectors - CPD Cert

Course Fact File

Code	CCPDWL
Duration	12 weeks
Teaching Mode	Part-Time
Qualifications	Cert
NFQ Level	Level 6
NFQ Award Title	Special Purpose Award
Fees	€600 This is fully-funded by Screen Ireland See Fees and Costs for full details.
Closing Date	Round One 26 June 2026
Next Intake	October 2025
Course Delivery Method	Online
Venue	Online
Start Date	September 2026

Course Outline

This programme provides the learner with some of the foundational tools and skills they will need to carry out the role of a wellbeing coordinator in the arts and creative sectors. This is a new role in the arts and creative sectors in Ireland. This individual, while not a healthcare professional, will provide mental health support on the production site or for the organisation. Their main role will be to support the mental health and wellbeing needs of the people who work in this very high octane set of industries. 

Course Practicalities

This course comprises two 5-credit modules delivered over a 12-week period. It is designed for professionals in the Arts and Creative sectors. It is delivered on one night a week (plus two, one-day Saturday workshops). This module comprises of 250 hours of student workload whereby students will be provided with self-study programme material online including a number of virtual activities and will be required to attend: 3 hours total lectures per week (1.5 pre-recorded, 1.5-hour live lecture) and 9 x 1 hour tutorials.

 

Why Choose This Course

This course is designed specifically for the arts and creative sector by industry professionals. The course is aimed at any professionals and practitioners working in the arts and creative sectors who are interested in fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, dignity and wellbeing in the workplace.

It is for professionals and practitioners who are interesting in learning more about, what wellbeing coordinating entails and how it relates to their sector and practice, what are the possible mental health conditions that the learner may come across, what supports and interventions (non-clinical) are available to them, how to put together positive mental health initiatives, understand the policy and legislative context side of the role (covering duty of care, data protection, autonomy, responsibility etc.), how to put together documents (including wellness plans, reports and policy) and how to prep for the production, organisation or event.

This course will explore the policy and legislative context and the practicalities that govern best practice for companies and practitioners in this area. The hope is to create a culture in which everyone has the opportunities to thrive and participate in the arts and creative sectors, with dignity, safely and positive wellbeing at its core.

Requirements

Please note that in addition to the eligibility criteria for Screen Ireland, students must also meet UCC eligibiity criteria as follows: 

Candidates should be at least 21 years of age by 1 January of the year of application and must:

• Be working in the arts and creative sector for at least two-years;
• Hold a QQI level 5 or equivalent qualification.
• English Language Requirement: All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained IELTS Level 6.5 or the equivalent TOEFL score with no individual section lower than 6.0.

 

Fees and Costs

€600 - This is fully-funded by Screen Ireland.

Screen Ireland: Applications will open soon

Eligibility criteria will apply. 

       

 

How To Apply

Screen Ireland and Safe to Create funded students will receive instructions on how to apply from their respective funding organisations.