| Course Name |
Advocacy Leadership & Independent Living |
| Course Provider |
Limerick Institute of Technology |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick Institute of Technology - Tipperary |
| Course Code |
5141 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Certificate of Attendance |
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Limerick Institute of Technology |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Thurles, Limerick City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Commencing in September & January
You can apply or register for your programme of choice using one of the following methods:
• Online: Go to flexiblelearning.lit.ie and hit the 'Apply Now' button on the relevant course page.
• Email: Send a comp...
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You can apply or register for your programme of choice using one of the following methods:
• Online: Go to flexiblelearning.lit.ie and hit the 'Apply Now' button on the relevant course page.
• Email: Send a completed form to flexible@lit.ie.
• By Post: Send your completed form to the relevant office in Limerick or Thurles.
• In Person: Call to our Limerick or Thurles office to submit your form in person.
Application/Registration cannot be completed over the phone.
Make sure you complete all sections of your application form and attach all relevant information as outlined on the form.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
14 Weeks, 6 hours per week Fridays from 10.00am to 4.00pm. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+€450
PAYMENT METHODS
Fees for programmes offered through Flexible Learning differ from programme to programme. Check the details in the handbook. In some cases particular criteria apply in terms of fee payments.
If you wish to pay by cheque,...
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PAYMENT METHODS
Fees for programmes offered through Flexible Learning differ from programme to programme. Check the details in the handbook. In some cases particular criteria apply in terms of fee payments.
If you wish to pay by cheque, bank draft or postal order, please make payable to Limerick Institute of Technology and submit with your completed registration form to the Department of Flexible Learning.
Payment by credit or debit card is possible either in person during the Information and Registration sessions and at any time during office opening hours either in person or by telephone. If you are registering by post and wish to pay by credit or debit card, simply complete the relevant section of the Registration Form.
Where fees are being paid by an employer or other third party, a letter or email of undertaking from the employer/ third party must be submitted with your registration. Invoices will only be issued to employers/third parties when this letter of undertaking is provided.
Payment of programme fees must be received from the employer prior to commencement of the programme. In the event that invoices have not been paid prior to the commencement of a programme, the student will be required to pay the fee and subsequently claim it back from his/her employer.
Please note that for security reasons, we are unable to accept cash payments.
All programme fees must be paid in full before the commencement of a programme. Receipts will be issued to students or employer/third party upon payment of fees. Students should retain receipts as charges may apply for issuing copies, and in some cases reissuing will not be possible.
WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY
Students who wish to withdraw from a Flexible Learning Programme must do so officially, by completing a withdrawal form, available from the Department of Flexible Learning in Limerick or Thurles upon request.
LIT has a strict policy in relation to the refunding of programme fees as follows:
1. In the event that a programme is cancelled by LIT, for any reason, a refund of 100% of the programme fee will be issued.
2. In the event that a student withdraws from a programme before the commencement date, a refund of 100% of the programme fee will be issued. This is subject to the student informing the Department of Flexible Learning of their intention to withdraw before the commencement date of the programme.
3. In the event that a learner withdraws from a programme after the commencement date the following rules apply:
For programmes of up to and including 12 weeks duration, the student must complete and submit a withdrawal form to the Department of Flexible Learning within two weeks of the commencement date of the programme. Subject to all requirements being met, 70% of the programme fee will be issued. Thereafter, no refunds will be processed.
For programmes longer than 12 weeks in duration, the student must complete and submit a withdrawal form to the Department of Flexible Learning within four weeks of the commencement date of the programme. Subject to all requirements being met, 70% of the programme fee will be issued. Thereafter, no refunds will be processed.
If the requirements outlined above are not met, no refund will be processed.
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| Entry Requirements |
Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn and participate in the modules offered. All successful course participants must undergo an interview process. Candidates must demonstrate that they will have external support to complete course homework. Candidates with an intellectual disability will benefit from this course. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+LIT STUDENT CONCESSION FEES
Students registered on full time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at LIT at the time of registration, may be eligible for a 25% reduction on Flexible Learning programme fees and are also eligible for substantial...
Hide-LIT STUDENT CONCESSION FEES
Students registered on full time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at LIT at the time of registration, may be eligible for a 25% reduction on Flexible Learning programme fees and are also eligible for substantial reductions on the NISO Health & Safety programmes. Students should call to the Department of Flexible Learning for further details.
STAFF CONCESSION PAYMENTS
Under a joint arrangement between the Limerick Institute of Technology and the City of Limerick Vocational Education Committee, a minimum number of places are reserved on some programmes for permanent whole-time staff members free of charge except where there is an external validating body. This is taken into account by each Head of School/Department when deciding whether a programme is viable. However, these places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, up to the allocated numbers.
TAX RELIEF ON TUITION FEES
Tax relief is available at the standard rate of income tax for tuition fees paid by or on behalf of students who attend an approved programme of study which must be at least two years in duration. Further information and an application form for tax relief on tuition fees is available from the Revenue Commissioners’ website, www.revenue.ie. A receipt for fees paid must accompany the completed application form.
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| Comment |
Qualification
Certificate in Advocacy Leadership and Independent Living (Certificate of Attendance). |
| Course Content |
Aims
This programme aims to assist people with intellectual disability to take control of their lives by developing their knowledge and understanding of advocacy and leadership. It aims to develop participants’ ability to make choices based on their understanding of rights. The overarching aim of the programme is to enhance people’s independent living skills. |
| Subjects Taught |
The course consists of an orientation day, 6 modules and an evaluation day. The modules covered are as follows:
• Introduction to College Life
• Community
• Your Rights
• Citizenship
• Advocating for your Rights
• Independence
• Developing Capacity
• Evaluation and Organising a Graduation |
| Assessment Method |
Entry and exit questionnaires will be completed with each candidate to assess the learning achieved. Each module will be accompanied with a practical exercise. All exercise work can be represented in photographic, written, oral or illustrative form. |
| Further Enquiries |
For further information: Dept of Flexible Learning
Tel: 061 293802 Email: Flexible@lit.ie
For Academic Related Queries:
Martina Neylon
Tel: 087 1257208
Email: martinaneylon@yahoo.co.uk |
| Location |
LIT Moylish and/or LIT Thurles/Ennis |