| Course Name |
Skills for Independent Living |
| Course Provider |
Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
DK_N_INDLIV 3M0874 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 3 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Dundalk |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start Date
See www.dkit.ie/parttime for details |
| Application Date |
Who Should Apply?
This course is open to individuals either supported by an agency or independent learners who meet the entry requirements.
How to Apply?
Log on to www.dkit.ie/parttime for more information. |
| Duration |
2 Years |
| Course Fee |
€900 |
| Entry Requirements |
»» 18 years old on date of registration.
»» Confirmed Intellectual Disability.
»» Basic literacy and numeracy is required.
As part of the selection process,interested applicants will need to:
»» Take part in an interview.
»» Complete literacy and numeracy assessment exercise. |
| Comment |
Awarding Body
Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Course Content |
Course Description
This QQI Level 3 approved course is specifically developed for adults with intellectual disabilities. The purpose of this award is to enable the learner with an intellectual disability to develop relevant knowledge and competence to be able to take his/ her place in society.
It is aimed that the learners will develop a lifelong learning ethos with the promotion of inclusion to third level education. |
| Subjects Taught |
Modules studied include:
»» Communications
»» Mathematics
»» Computer Literacy
»» Personal Effectiveness
Students may also choose two elective modules from the following, Self-Advocacy; Career Preparation; Work Placement; Art and Design; Health and Fitness and Transnational Experience |
| Number of Credits |
60 |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact
Briege King
School of Health and Science
t 042 9370200 Ext 2724
e briege.king@dkit.ie |
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