| Code | CDIP |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 months |
| Teaching Mode | Full-time |
| Qualifications | Cert |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 |
| NFQ Award Title | Special Purpose Award |
| Fees | €3,000 (bursaries available) See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 27 April 2023 |
| Next Intake | September 2023 |
| Venue | Main UCC Campus |
| Start Date | 11 September 2023 |
Course Outline
The Certificate in Disability-Inclusive Practice is a one-year course for people with intellectual disabilities.
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).
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.
How do I know if the course is for me?
· Are you interested in the rights of people with intellectual disabilities (PWID)?
· Would you like to be involved in educating people about how to include the ideas and voices of PWID?
· Are you interested in telling policy makers your ideas about the laws and policies that affect PWID?
· Would you like to work with others, doing research on issues affecting the lives of PWID?
· Would you like to develop skills that might lead to work supporting professionals and people in different organisations about rights for PWID, and what that means for their work?
If you answered “YES” to these questions, then this course is for you!
Course Practicalities
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.
Assessment
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.
Who Teaches this Course
Jerry Murphy, Practice Educator
Clodagh O’Driscoll, Practice Educator
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.
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.
Fees and Costs
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.
How To Apply
The application form is available here.