Skills for Independent Living

Dundalk Institute of Technology

 

Course Name Skills for Independent Living
Course Provider Dundalk Institute of Technology
Course Code DK_N_INDLIV 3M0874
Course Type Lifelong Learning
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 3 NFQ
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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