| 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 and Safe to Create. See application criteria below. See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 20th September |
| Next Intake | 2024 |
| Course Delivery Method | Online |
| Venue | Online |
| Start Date | 2024 |
Course Outline
This programme provides the learner with the 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 screen industry professionals. 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.
Requirements
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.
Please note that in addition to the eligibility criteria for Safe to Create and 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 and Safe to Create.
Please note at this time we are only accepting applications from those who are applying via Screen Ireland and Safe to Create
Eligibility criteria will apply.
How To Apply
Applicants need to be aware of the IT student checklist below before applying:
- You will need access to a laptop or desktop computer running a modern supported operating system with all software updates.
- Some of UCC’s services (e.g. the Canvas Virtual Learning Environment) link to an external site and also have mobile apps for iOS and Android Devices that you may wish to use as part of your studies. However, we recommend using your desktop web browser for submission of assessments.
- You should always use the most current version of your preferred browser. In general, we recommend the Chrome Web browser (Important Note: Internet Explorer will not work with Canvas).
- We recommend a reliable broadband connection with at least 2Mbps or more.
- You will require an Office suite of software (Microsoft Office or equivalent) and a PDF reader. You should always use the latest version of this software. All UCC students will have access to Office 365 which includes software such as Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc. once registered.
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